Conner was named Vice Chair and Chief Investment Officer of White Lodging in 2025. In this role he oversees the company’s owned hospitality portfolio and strategy related the company’s asset growth, including new developments, acquisitions, divestitures, and financing. He is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
Conner has worked for White Lodging for more than 15 years in a variety of leadership roles across operations and new property development. Most recently he was involved in the development, construction, and opening of White Lodging’s two newest properties in San Antonio that opened in 2024: Kimpton Santo Hotel and Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection.
Conner also played a critical role in securing the final details to ultimately break ground on the company’s 13th hotel in Austin, Texas. Additionally, he helped secure the land and launch the development process for White Lodging’s second hotel in Charlotte, NC.
Prior to White Lodging, Conner built his career with roles supporting the expansion of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Group in Chicago and Dunkin Donuts in China.
Conner holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Conner White is the son of White Lodging’s Founder, Bruce White.
Conner has worked for White Lodging for more than 15 years in a variety of leadership roles across operations and new property development. Most recently he was involved in the development, construction, and opening of White Lodging’s two newest properties in San Antonio that opened in 2024: Kimpton Santo Hotel and Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection.
Conner also played a critical role in securing the final details to ultimately break ground on the company’s 13th hotel in Austin, Texas. Additionally, he helped secure the land and launch the development process for White Lodging’s second hotel in Charlotte, NC.
Prior to White Lodging, Conner built his career with roles supporting the expansion of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Group in Chicago and Dunkin Donuts in China.
Conner holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Conner White is the son of White Lodging’s Founder, Bruce White.
