As a future Hotel Owner himself, Michael Sautner enjoys working with all stakeholders of a hotel project. Helping to bring the goals of a project from the development stages to realization. He is excited to contribute to the growth of the Mid-South region of NEWH by promoting an environment that encourages inclusivity. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures through architecture, food, and sports.

Crystal McCain is an Interior Designer at HBG Design, where she is passionate about connecting people to place, making memorable guest experiences in hospitality design. As graduate of University of Memphis in 2008, interning at LRK Architects, her career has consisted of a diverse background of design including graphic design, custom rug and carpet design, to luxury collegiate multifamily off-campus housing, and on-campus dorms and apartments. She earned her NCIDQ in 2017 and her LEED GA certification in 2019. Throughout her career she has volunteered in various positions on the IIDA Memphis City Center Committee starting with being a student liaison while at The University of Memphis and started volunteering with the NEWH MidSouth Region Steering Committee. She is excited to take on the role of Steering Chair in 2022 and continue to grow our regional group with exciting events and opportunities for its members.