Airport hospitality specialist OTG has appointed Jill Myers as vice president of corporate diversity and community engagement.

Myers, who has worked in the airport hospitality industry for more than 30 years, was until recently OTG’s Vice President, Global Retail Brand Development. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions at Stellar and HMSHost and managed major real estate projects. Myers was also a legislative assistant in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Jill Myers takes on the role of Vice President of Corporate Diversity and Community Engagement at OTG

His new role will focus on strengthening the company’s Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) relationships with airports and operators. It will include creating new and expanded sourcing opportunities between OTG and local minority businesses and assisting in business development by identifying new ACDBE and joint venture (JV) partners.

“When it comes to business development and partnering, Jill has done it all, and there’s no one better,” said OTG CEO Rick Blatstein. “This role is critical as we continue to transform airports across North America and make OTG-operated terminals the best in the industry.”

Prior to joining OTG, Myers held numerous positions within HMS Host. Prior to HMS Host, Myers managed major real estate projects. Myers was also a legislative assistant in the Georgia House of Representatives.

“OTG has a clear vision. This vision is to hire the most accomplished experts to create a great experience for the traveler. I’m very proud of the OTG team and excited to begin my new role,” said Jill Myers.