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Jane Gorney - President and CEO

Jane has been with BON Management Group since its inception in 1983. Prior to that time, Jane worked for BON's sister company, Brown Motel Investments where she learned the foundation of the hotel business.

In 1988, Jane was promoted to Vice President of Operations for BON, and became a shareholder. Her duties included overseeing 11 hotel properties and ensuring the smooth operation of the corporate office. Jane has been instrumental in the creation and implementation of standardized policies and procedures, risk management programs and team building exercises.

BON's portfolio over the years has included Holiday Inns, Embassy Suites, Comfort Inns, Best Westerns, Travelodges, Ramada Inns, Hampton Inns, and independent hotels. Managing hotels of all sizes and amenities has given Jane valuable experience that she brings to each property.

Operating facilities in many states also has broadened Jane's horizons. Having the right people in place and managing them properly is the key to hers and BON's success. Jane never loses sight that "the guest is the most important person in the hotel business".

Jane became President of BON Management Group, Inc. in January of 1998.

Chuck Nester - Chairman

Chuck is President of Brown Hotel Group, Inc. and Chairman of BON Management Group, Inc. the firm's hotel/motel management company.

A native of Los Angeles, Chuck attended Moorpark Community College and served as a Army/Air Force reserve paramedic.

Chuck started his career with BHG in 1978 as a sales associate and earned his California Brokers License in 1979. He has participated in numerous sales and lease transactions and was named 1985 HMBA "Salesman of the Year" for his outstanding achievements in hotel/motel sales. Chuck was recipient of the Hotel & Motel Brokers of America "Broker of the Year Award in 1990 and 91", Largest Dollar Volume the Year Award in 1990/98. Chuck served as 1990/93 President of the HIVIBA. He has been a speaker at numerous lodging industry conferences and seminars and in addition to overseeing Brown's brokerage and management activities, Chuck currently sits on the HMBA Board of Directors, as past President.

Chuck holds the certification of CHB (Certificate Hotel Broker/HMBA) and CHA (Certificate Hotel Administor/AHMA). A resident of Thousand Oaks since 1959, he and his wife Karen, and their two sons have resided in the community since 1975.

Rick Williams - Controller

Rick has been BON's controller for over 10 years. Rick is a graduate of UCLA. His accounting background includes work in the manufacturing, medical, and restaurant industries. Prior to joining BON, Rick spent 4 years as an assistant controller for a Los Angeles based restaurant chain, which provided him with experience in the Food and Beverage area.

Rick brought his extensive knowledge to the BON team in 1989 and quickly organized and standardized the reporting methods. He is extremely well organized; detail oriented and able to adapt to the specific needs of the individual properties which BON manages

.As BON's Controller, Rick overseas the monthly production of all Financial Statements, as well as the accounting procedures at each individual property. He also assists Jane Gorney with the Human Resource functions of the company. This makes him a valuable member of the BON organizatio

As BON's Controller, Rick overseas the monthly production of all Financial Statements, as well as the accounting procedures at each individual property. He also assists Jane Gorney with the Human Resource functions of the company. This makes him a valuable member of the BON organization.