Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Company Hires Joey Cope as New General Manager
Lahaina Island Accommodations, a company providing vacation rentals in Fort Myers Beach, FL, recently hired Joey Cope to manage the general operations at their company.
Online, December 16, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals company, Lahaina Island Accommodations, announces the hiring of Joey Cope as the new General Manager. Cope will be responsible for managing the Reservations Department, Owner Acquisition program, and all other aspects of owner and guest relationships for Lahaina.
Joey Cope comes to Lahaina from Charles Schwab Financial Services, with previous experience in various banking, business management, and consulting industries. He has an extensive background with over 25 years of management and sales experience, including the oversight of finance, sales, and operational areas.
"We are excited about welcoming Joey to our leadership team as the new General Manager," said Barb Garfold, Owner of Lahaina Island Accommodations. "He is very well qualified for the position, and his financial, sales, and operational background experience will provide Lahaina with continued focus on guest and owner satisfaction."
Joey's initial focus will be on managing the reservations sales team as well as overseeing all aspects of owner and guest relations. According to Garfold, he has hit the ground running and is already on the phone with owners and guests discussing issues and opportunities.
"He joins us at a great time as he departs Indiana for the warmer winters of Southwest Florida," added Garfold. "With the advent of full season only a month away we are pleased to have him on-board as we gear up. We are looking forward to his contribution in setting us apart from our competition even further."
Cope adds, "For a number of years I wanted to live in Southwest Florida, so the timing could not have been better. I happened to meet with Barb and she was looking for someone with my extensive background who could not only oversee operations, but ensure client and guest satisfaction and continue to grow the business."
Cope, originally from Oklahoma, currently resides in Fort Myers Beach. He has two sons, a daughter in law, and a granddaughter who live in Oklahoma, as well as another son in Alabama. In his free time, Joey enjoys the beach, water activities, tennis, golf, and anything related to sports. He also enjoys the theater and riding his motorcycle.
About Lahaina Island Accommodations:
Since 2005, Lahaina Island Accommodations has been providing guests with memories of sunnier days, warmer beaches, luxurious vacation rentals in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. To read amazing stories of guest experiences in Southwest Florida, visit www.VacationInFortMyersBeach.com.