FTG Management, Inc. is setting the standard for integrity, quality, and service in management and marketing services for hotels throughout the Southwest.  We have assembled a team of hospitality industry professionals with considerable experience in operations, development, marketing, renovations, human resources, and financial support.  We are unlike many hotel management companies…we work around YOUR needs and can help you with everything from creating revenue at your economy hotel to operating your full-service hotel for you.

Management Team

David X. Guzman, CHA
President and Co- Founder. Mr. Guzman founded FTG with the goal of assisting hotel owners with the products they need to make their hotel successful. Prior to establishing the company, Mr. Guzman had worked with several management companies and found several owners wanted a portion of what a management company could do for them but did not want the entire package. This is when Mr. Guzman decided to develop the A La Carte program. Mr. Guzman’s experience includes being a Receivership Manager as well as a General Manager of several different hotel brands. He is knowledgeable in several franchises’ including Intercontinental Hotel Group, Choice Hotels International, Best Western, Hilton and Wyndham Hotel Group. Mr. Guzman has a proven record of increasing revenue while decreasing expenses and being able to creating a team environment.

Manuel A. Robles, CHA
Vice President and Co-founder.  Prior to establishing the company, Mr. Robles earned his merits in the Hospitality Business working for such brands as Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn, and Omni working from the ground up.  His background covers over 15 years of extensive experience in full service and limited service facilities.  For the last eight years, Mr. Robles’ management experience covers a range of hotel properties varying in size from 60 to 200 rooms, with and without food and beverage facilities.  Its Mr. Robles’ development of FTG’s “Project Manager” program that allows us the flexibility to be “small enough” to listen and offer individualized solutions.  He also personally oversees FTG’s Customers Service Training and Test Call Monitoring programs.

BrandyJo Guzman, CHA
Director of Marketing and Development. Prior to joining the company in 2007, Ms. Guzman had over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a strong emphasis in working with franchise companies. Ms. Guzman has assisted with marketing and operations for all types of hotels from economy to full service with a portfolio of 50 hotels for the last 5 years. Ms. Guzman started in the hospitality business working her way up, was quickly recognized for her organization abilities and was promoted to oversee the development of new properties. Her background also is extensive in development and implementation of training tools, marketing co-ops and Property Improvement Plans (PIP).

Juan J. Silva
Director of Quality Assurance. Mr. Silva has 10 years hospitality experience and has lead departments in such brands as Wyndham, Best Western, Choice Hotels, IHG, Marriott, Hilton, and Sheraton. He has developed teams and programs form mid-scale brands, over 250 room full service properties, and resorts throughout the Southwest. Mr. Silva’s department conducts monthly property inspections, Houskeeping seminars (Spanish and English), and One on One property level training. His department’s goal to ensure that each property is in compliance with their brand standards and that the Ownership and Management of each property is maximizing their Guest’s satisfaction.