Our Team
Vice President, BN Management Company
Joseph O'Connor
Joe O'Connor has extensive successful experience in all facets of hospitality management. Joe is a 38-year veteran of the hospitality industry and is a well-respected executive in the field. Enthusiastic sales professional experience as a sales manager in food and beverage, he is skilled at developing the right action plan for each of his hotel’s unique needs and is committed to helping them choose the best solutions to accomplish their goals.
With 35 years of expertise in HR and operations, Joe is a results-focused leader who delivers talent acquisition, retention and motivational solutions to help companies harness the full power of their most valuable assets--their people. He is dedicated to creating a robust corporate culture that promotes continued growth and cultivates customer loyalty by empowering and inspiring employees to realize their full potential and bring their best to the job.
Joe specializes in the turnaround of underperforming operations. He has a proven history of structuring and implementing training and inventory control systems, leading to lower operating costs, as well as developing policies to recruit and retain employees. Joe’s affiliations are with Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham, La Quinta, Best Western, IHG and Choice.
In his spare time, Joe enjoys exercising, hiking and camping. Joe volunteers with the City of New Orleans disaster preparedness Nola Ready department and volunteers teaching hospitality, etiquette, manners, and prayer classes to Pre-Kindergarten up through High school aged local students.
Who We Are
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Bui Nguyen
CHAIRMAN
Bui Nguyen, Chairman, stands at the forefront of our organization. Mr. Bui is a results-driven executive with over 45 years of experience positively affecting bottom-line profitability and workforce optimization through strategic development and business re-engineering… -
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Sonya Nguyen
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As CEO of BN Group, Sonya Nguyen stands at the forefront of leadership, driving the organization to new heights through a wealth of experience and unique blend of vision. Sonya is a longstanding equity partner within the BN Group, where her journey has been marked by dedication and strategic prowess… -
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Joseph O’Connor
VICE PRESIDENT, BN MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Joe O'Connor has extensive successful experience in all facets of hospitality management. Joe is a 38-year veteran of the hospitality industry and is a well-respected executive in the field. He is skilled at developing the right action plan for each of his hotel’s unique needs… -
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Brett Simon
VICE PRESIDENT, HI-TECH COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS
Mr. Brett Simon has over 30 years of experience in commercial construction; a true veteran in the commercial contracting industry. Mr. Simon leads construction endeavors utilizing extensive proficiencies he has gained out in the field, on site, and in the office… -
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Jason Tran
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Since joining BN Management Co. in 2013, Jason Tran has demonstrated exceptional growth and adaptability within the organization. Starting as an accountant, Jason honed his skills in hotel operations, contributing to streamlined processes and improved financial management… -
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Tiffiany Jones
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE SERVICES
Tiffiany Jones is a dynamic and strategic human resources leader with a passion for fostering inclusive, high performing work place cultures. As the Director of People Services at BN Management, she oversees key HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration and organizational development...
