Our Story

Shane is a hospitality veteran with over 20 years of experience in leading luxury hotels. Known for his strategic vision and guest-first approach, He has managed iconic 4-Diamond and 5-Diamond properties, including Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Beverly Hills Hotel, and Ritz-Carlton Boston Common. Mr. McWeeny’s expertise spans operational leadership, team mentoring, and financial performance, with a proven track record of elevating service standards, achieving record-breaking guest satisfaction scores, and driving sustainability efforts. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, he is dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind guest experiences and fostering collaborative, innovative team environments.

Heather joined the Hotel Commonwealth in early 2015 as the Director of People and Culture. Her role as Human Resources Business Partner spans all facets of HR; including labor relations, recruiting, recognition, and training and development. Prior to her position with the Hotel Commonwealth, Heather spent time in Human Resources at other luxury hotels in the Boston area, including the InterContinental Boston and the Boston Harbor Hotel, where she spent her time building her HR knowledge and fostering her love of the industry. Having grown up in Florida, she now considers herself a New Englander after 17 years in Boston, and enjoys spending her free time with her husband, 2 young children, and rescue pup.

Ken is a seasoned hotelier with leadership experience across luxury and lifestyle hotels throughout Boston, Miami, and other key U.S. markets. As Commercial Director, he oversees sales, marketing, and revenue strategy — combining creative vision with data-driven insight to deliver growth, strengthen brand positioning, and inspire high-performing teams. Ken believes great results come from great teams. Over the years, he’s worked alongside talented colleagues to enhance guest experiences, guide commercial strategy, and support the growth of both independent and branded hotels. His approach centers on collaboration, community, and creating lasting impressions. A graduate of the UMass Amherst and Boston Latin School. He’s a die-hard Celtics fan, a collector of 80s and 90s vinyl, and happiest under the sun on the beaches of Aruba.

Chris has worked in the hospitality industry for over 40 years, joining the Hotel Commonwealth in 2022 as the Director of Finance. Prior to Hotel Commonwealth, Chris was with Loews Hotels for 9 years at the Loews Boston Hotel, a former police station. Interestingly, he also worked at The Liberty Hotel, which had formerly been an old jail, for 2 years as Director of Finance. Prior to the Liberty Hotel, Chris spent 5 years with Kimpton Hotels, serving in finance roles at the Nine Zero Hotel. Chris was also able to assist in the opening of Hotel @ MIT, which at the time was managed by Hilton Hotels. Through all of his experiences, he credits his career to all the mentors he has met along the way, and believes the best parts of all of his roles has been working alongside amazing hotel professionals who now have become lifelong friends. While originally from Vermont, Chris came to the Boston area after college and found himself never wanting to leave! Discovering the amazing state of Maine has kept him busy and intrigued through vacation visits, and he hopes to eventually retire there.

Chef Kevin Bowdidge brings over a decade of corporate culinary experience and training to his role as Executive Chef at Hotel Commonwealth. Long before joining The Walsh Hospitality Group, Bowdidge grew up in Stoneham, MA, where he was always drawn to helping in the kitchen. After attending college, he decided to pursue his love for cooking further by attending the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Professional Chefs Program in Cambridge, MA. Upon graduation, Bowdidge landed his first professional culinary role as Sous Chef at Boston Cafe and Catering in Woburn MA. He was responsible for assisting the Head Chef in daily operations such as prepping and preparing dishes, overseeing and cooking outside catering events and managing the staff to ensure and enforce safety and company standards, and eventually rose the ranks to take over as Head Event Chef. He then went on to work as Chef and Manager of Rita’s Catering in Waltham Massachusetts from 2014 to 2016 and became Corporate Executive Chef in 2019. In this role, Bowdidge oversaw multiple chef managers and staff as well as developed weekly specials for ten corporate cafes- providing him with invaluable experience that he would draw on for his next role at Walsh Hospitality Group’s Hotel Commonwealth. As Executive Chef at Hotel Commonwealth, Bowdidge oversees all culinary programming and planning for the hotel. He is passionate about fostering team development and is committed to drawing on his past experience and successes to further elevate each and every guest’s culinary experience to ensure that it is a memorable, and delicious, one.

With a career that spans both residential and commercial construction, Matt bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to engineering and facilities management. In 2018, Matt began his hospitality career as an Engineering Supervisor. Through dedication, and a focus on team leadership, he steadily advanced, ultimately earning the role of Director of Engineering. Matt joined the Hotel Commonwealth team in August 2025 and leads engineering operations with a focus on safety, guest satisfaction, and long-term asset preservation. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, hanging out with his dog Sophie, and following Formula 1 racing.

Gordon has over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. He joined Hotel Commonwealth in 2015 as Senior Group Sales Manager and has been the hotel’s Director of Group Sales since 2018. Experienced, principled with a strong track record of creating successful outcomes for diverse groups of key-stakeholders through effective sales management and active engagement with clients. Prior to Hotel Commonwealth, his career journey included sales roles at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Langham Hotels & Resorts and independent luxury-tier hotels in Boston. A native New Englander, he enjoys local sports, great food and wine and spending time in the Berkshires with his partner Alex and their dog, Sheeba.

With a professional foundation in guest experience and a love for new challenges, Kaitlyn has spent over 15 years in hospitality, developing a deep understanding of both food and beverage operations and hotel sales. After spending a decade in food and beverage—including four years as General Manager of a well-known tavern in Beacon Hill—Kaitlyn transitioned into the hotel sector, beginning at the Boston Park Plaza as a Sales Coordinator and advancing through small and large group sales roles. Kaitlyn joined Hotel Commonwealth in 2025 to broaden her expertise and continue learning every facet of the hospitality industry. Kaitlyn’s approach is grounded in a lifelong appreciation for hotels and exploring new destinations, and a genuine passion for connecting people through memorable experiences.

Jackie began her career in hospitality in 2019 as a Front Desk Agent at the Courtyard Boston Downtown/North Station. With a passion for people and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, she transitioned into sales as a Sales Manager in 2023, focusing on group rooms and catering in Boston’s vibrant North End neighborhood. She joined the Hotel Commonwealth team in September 2025 as a Group Sales Manager, driven by a curiosity to expand her knowledge and develop new skills in a dynamic part of the city near Fenway Park. With an eagerness to grow and a dedication to building strong client relationships, Jackie continues to apply her skills in an ever-evolving hospitality landscape. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys traveling, staying active, exploring new restaurants in Boston, and supporting the city’s sports team – she is a true Bostonian!

Andrea brings 15 years of hotel & hospitality experience while creating memorable experiences for catered events at the Hotel. She thrives on welcoming people to Boston, her favorite city, all while making sure every last event detail is executed to make each program successful. Her achievements at Hotel Commonwealth include being a part of the team that opened the new wing of the Hotel in 2016, as well as Manager of the Year in 2018. Originally hailing from Tampa, Florida & an Event Management graduate of the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College; Massachusetts is now her beloved home and she thoroughly enjoys the iconic New England summers as much as possible.

Growing up just North of Boston not only made Allison a built-in New England Sports fan, but also gave her a passion for Boston. She knew from a very young age that Boston was where she wanted to end up and she always knew she wanted to work in the events industry. Allison was “planning” events for her family for as long as she can remember! Allison graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Hospitality Management Degree in 2013, and started her career as an Event Manager in Burlington MA at The Café Escadrille, then as a Banquet Manager at The Four Seasons Boston, and now currently serves as the Catering and Event Manager in one of the most exciting neighborhoods in the city. Besides getting to work with the most amazing clientele, Allison loves getting to do so next to one of America’s favorite ballparks! When not working, you can probably find Allison in the North End eating lots of Italian Food or with her Goldendoodle, Lincoln.

Clay has been with Hotel Commonwealth for 6 ½ years as a Reservations Agent, and recently transitioned into her new role as Conference Services Manager. Clay is passionate about providing the very best service for her clients and customers, and enjoys working on her hair oil business, spending time with family and friends, traveling the world and hunting for new adventures when not supporting in-house programs and guests.

Omri was born in London and also grew up in Paris, Tel Aviv, Athens, and Vienna. He began his hospitality journey in New York in 2015, where he learned the ropes as a Front Desk Agent at the Casablanca Hotel in Times Square, and the Frederick Hotel – TriBeCa, before moving abroad to Ireland for a year. There he worked as Reception Supervisor at the Alex Hotel in Dublin, before returning to the US and settling in Boston. He joined the Hotel Commonwealth team in May 2022 and, after a brief stint as Assistant Front Office Manager, he transitioned into the sales department first as a coordinator, and now an onsite Sales & Marketing Services Manager. Omri handles all social media accounts associated with the hotel, plans and executes marketing initiatives, and also acts as office administrator. Omri is also an avid illustrator and makes extra money drawing people’s Dungeons and Dragons characters!