Michelle (Langas) Woodley

Michelle Woodley is the President of Preferred Travel Group. In this role, she oversees multiple departments across the company, including regional management and development, commercial disciplines, information technology, people and community, the hospitality consulting division and the Historic brands business unit. She also works closely with CEO Lindsey Ueberroth on financial planning and talent management, supports the development of other strategic areas of focus within the organization, and serves as a company spokesperson. 

Since joining the company in 2002, Michelle has held various leadership positions with cross-functional responsibilities. She has used her expertise to help the company successfully execute major global initiatives designed to foster the longevity of the Preferred brand, such as two comprehensive rebranding initiatives, the launch of multiple brand websites, a Revenue Management Certification Program, and the creation of the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program. In 2018, she received recognition by Hotel Management as one of the most influential women in hospitality.

Michelle is currently on the Sabre Hospitality Executive Advisory Board and the Active International Advisory Board, HSMAI Foundation Board of Directors and has served on the Americas Board of Directors of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and as Chair of the HSMAI Foundation. Michelle graduated from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and is based in Chicago.