I Square Management, a privately-owned hotel development and management company based in Little Rock, announced on Wednesday that Troy Keeping is its new president.
Keeping previously managed Southland Park Gaming & Racing in West Memphis for Delaware North. He has 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
"He was instrumental in turning around Southland Park Gaming & Racing from a struggling business into a premier destination in Arkansas by driving record growth, profits and visitation," I Square CEO and Chairman Shash Goyal said in a news release. "I am confident he will lead us into the future and position I Square as a hotel and resort industry leader in Arkansas and the surrounding region."
Keeping has also served in executive roles with Majestic Star Casino, Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corporation and Isle of Capri Casinos.
"This is a great opportunity to grow a company that already has strong positions in its respective markets," Keeping said.
I Square owns hotels under various franchise names such as IHG, Choice Hotels, Marriott, Wyndham Hotel and Hilton. It has operations in Arkansas, Tennessee and California.