Downers Grove, Il- Gecko Hospitality is pleased to announce Scott Radel as the new Franchise Partner for Gecko Hospitality in the state of Ohio. Scott is a native of Ohio and attended grade school thru College in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Shortly after graduation armed with a bachelor degree in Human Resources, Scott moved to Columbus, Ohio and started to work at McDonald’s Corporation. Over the course of the next twenty years, Scott worked in both Restaurant Operations and Human Resources in Ohio and at a National level.

A great opportunity presented itself to Scott at the end of 2002 to join a private high growth restaurant company to design and lead the human resources function. During the next two and half years, Claddagh Irish Pubs grow from 5 locations to 16 across the Midwest, including 6 in Ohio. Hiring over 100 managers during this period, Scott was became skilled at recruitment and worked with Gecko Hospitality as a primary supplement for hiring needs.

Before joining Gecko in 2010, Scott spent 5 years working for a national property management company as the Director of Human Resources for Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana. Key to success over the years is the ability to work closely with operations partner to drive business success and reward team members for their efforts. Scott has always enjoyed the youth and spirit of the hospitality industry on the front lines. Excited to bring over thirty years of experience and hands on expertise to Gecko in the Buckeye state; matching needs of companies with career goals of candidates.

Gecko Hospitality is very excited with the operations and recuiting experience Scott brings to the organization and looks forward to several years of success.

About Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality is the largest hospitality recruiter in the US. The firm partners with top restaurants, hotels and casinos to help them identify the best management personnel for their properties. Gecko has 37 regional offices and a team of more than 120 hospitality recruiters covering all 50 states and Canada.