About Harmony Hospitality
From new select-service properties to full-service hotels, Harmony Hospitality’s family of hotels presents ten premier properties in southeastern Virginia and North Carolina’s most exciting destinations, including the oceanfront of Virginia Beach. Our Chesapeake Hampton Inns are in the heart of the business district and our Norfolk properties are convenient for Norfolk International Airport. In North Carolina, we offer the Embassy Suites by Hilton Riverfront Hotel in historic downtown Wilmington.
Harmony Hospitality, Inc. was established January 1, 2007, by Mark F. Garcea, Page S. Johnson, II, and Harvey L. Moore, to manage the hotel properties of Harmony Investments, Inc. Page Johnson (President), and Harvey Moore (Vice President), are the principals actively managing the company. They are assisted by John Sarvella, who serves as Vice President of Finance.
Harmony Hospitality has exceeded all original expectations and continues to grow at a brisk pace. Facilitating this growth is a core of dedicated, corporate office associates and experienced hoteliers who have been recruited to oversee the hospitality portfolio operations, food & beverage, information technology, revenue management, sales, maintenance/engineering, and financial operations.
Harmony is an experienced developer and operator of hotels and has earned the designation of “Hilton Hotel Preferred Developer.” We are the largest franchisee of Hilton Brands in the Hampton Roads market, owning and managing two DoubleTree’s, three Hampton Inns’, one Home2, and one Tru, all by Hilton. In the Norfolk International Airport vicinity, we own and operate five hotels with a total of 670 rooms. Furthermore, our corporate office is a mere two miles from Norfolk airport.
Mark Garcea
Owner
Mark F. Garcea spent the better part of two decades building an electronics company that laid the foundation for his many business and personal ventures. Born in Norfolk, he later settled in the Thoroughgood section of Virginia Beach. A 1974 graduate of Cox High School, he continued his studies at Tidewater Community College.
Garcea’s highly successful business, M&G Electronics, specialized in manufacturing harness wiring sets for boats, lawn tractors, and heavy equipment, operating facilities in Mexico, South Carolina, and Virginia Beach. By the age of 38, with a trusted team of capable managers overseeing operations, Garcea stepped away from the day-to-day demands of the business to pursue new opportunities — not only for profit, but for the enjoyment of building and creating.
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In 1993, he partnered with his CPA, Page S. Johnson II, to establish Harmony Investments, Inc., focusing on the acquisition of shopping centers, office buildings, and hotels. As their hotel portfolio grew, the need for a dedicated management company became clear, and in 2007, Harmony Hospitality, Inc. was formed with the addition of Harvey L. Moore to the leadership team. In parallel, Harmony Investments developed four luxury apartment communities in Virginia Beach and Richmond, as well as several new hotels built from the ground up.
In 1992, the partners joined a group of investors to purchase the Norfolk Tides Baseball Club, with Garcea serving as the largest local individual investor. This venture marked his introduction to a higher-profile role in the region — one he neither sought nor shunned. Already well known along the East Coast for his achievements in electronics manufacturing, this investment broadened his local visibility and solidified his long-standing partnership with Johnson.
In 1996, Garcea and Johnson purchased the Norfolk Admirals Hockey Franchise. After several successful seasons, they elevated the team to the American Hockey League (AHL) to compete at a higher level, eventually selling the franchise in 2001.
When the struggling Hampton Roads Hurricanes soccer franchise sought his help, Garcea stepped in without hesitation. A passionate player and lifelong fan of the sport, he brought the team out of financial default and reintroduced it as the Hampton Roads Mariners.
To provide the Mariners with a professional-grade facility, Garcea and Johnson spearheaded the development and construction of the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, which opened in 1999 at a cost of $6.8 million. It was the first soccer-specific stadium built from the ground up in the United States. When the Mariners franchise was later sold, Garcea and Johnson also ensured that the remaining construction debt on the facility was fully paid. Today, the Sportsplex remains a vibrant venue for regional and national sporting events.
Garcea prefers to be regarded as an opportunist rather than a savior. In the most constructive sense, he takes pride in creating opportunities for hundreds of employees and remains deeply committed to supporting his community and the Catholic Church. His keen business acumen, paired with a genuine sense of empathy, reflects the ideal balance of professionalism and compassion that defines the Harmony Companies.
Page S. Johnson II
President
Page Johnson began his professional career as a Certified Public Account with Frederick B. Hill & Co. in Norfolk, VA. In 1993, with his client, he founded Harmony Investments, Inc. for the purpose of acquiring and managing commercial real estate properties. In 1994 he purchased his first hotel, the Ramada Plaza at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. With a renovation cost of $4.2 million, the hotel was rebranded as the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Additionally, the value of the property was increased by constructing a parking garage with 129 spaces, an additional 33 guest rooms and suites, along with a 5,200 square foot ballroom and a 2,400 pre-function space. This was only the first of numerous hotel acquisitions and renovations that would follow him throughout his career in the hospitality arena. Page’s finger is on the pulse of today’s company, and he continues to be a powerful force for Harmony as it moves forward with business operations and acquisitions.
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A 32-year veteran of the real estate development business, Page possesses knowledge and experience in all aspects of development, management and financial activities. He was instrumental in organizing an investment group to purchase the Norfolk Tides AAA Baseball Team in 1993 and was involved in the oversight management of the team for the inaugural season at Harbor Park. He has served as Vice President/Owner for both the Hampton Roads Admirals Hockey Team (1996 – 2004) and the Hampton Roads Mariners Soccer team (1995 – 2002). Also, during this time, he renovated and upgraded many of the company’s hotels and townhome complexes. Furthermore, he has been actively involved in the development of four Luxury Apartment Complexes: three in Virginia Beach and one in Richmond. Finally, it must be noted that he was highly engaged in the development and management of the Sportsplex facility in Virginia Beach.
A native of Chesapeake, VA, Page is a graduate of Old Dominion University.
Harvey Moore
Vice President
For more than four decades, Harvey Moore has dedicated his career to the hospitality industry. During that time, he has served as General Manager, Regional Director, Managing Director, Construction-Coordinator-Pre-Opening, Corporate Office Multi-Unit Director, Vice President, and as Owner/Investor.
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Moore launched his career with Hilton Hotels. After working his way through all departments, he became the opening General Manager of the Lake Charles Hilton at the age of 27. Moore spent 15 years as General Manager at large, upscale Hilton properties. He then joined HEI Hotels as GM of their first hotel investment which allowed him to aid in the start-up development and growth of HEI Hotels from a sole property to 20. He was promoted to Regional Director, Managing Director and involved as Task Force Director of numerous acquisitions during his eight years with HEI Hotels. He assumed the position as the GM of the Omni Waterside Hotel, a 468 room convention hotel in downtown Norfolk in 1992 and has remained in Virginia since accepting that role.
Moore also aided in the start-up of Dow Hotel Company after HEI Hotels was sold to Starwood Lodging. He became a partner with the two principals of Dow on their first hotel acquisition and served Dow Hotels for seven years as GM, Regional Director and Vice President before co-founding Harmony Hospitality.
His successful career and background led him to co-found Harmony Hospitality, Inc., in 2005. Under his guidance, Harmony has grown into a successful, regional hotel development, investment, and management company. Moore’s ability to supply direct, hands-on support to each property has resulted in positive financial and operational performance on a consistent basis. He has Select Service, Full Service, Extended Stay, Independent, Convention and Resort experience. Moore is deeply engaged with the development of franchise and new hotel opportunities.
Moore is married and the father of one grown daughter and son. He enjoys offshore fishing, sports and developing hotel General Managers.
John Sarvella
Secretary/Treasurer
As Secretary / Treasurer of Harmony Hospitality, John leads the company’s financial operations with a keen focus on corporate financial reporting, tax governance, debt structuring, and investor engagement—ensuring operational integrity and strategic growth. He oversees tax compliance, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and structuring financing for both new developments and existing assets, underpinning Harmony’s expansion and long-term financial stability.
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John joined Harmony in 2003 and quickly became instrumental in establishing robust connections with both local and national financial institutions. To date, he has secured over $300 million in financing for real estate and hospitality projects. Notably, during the challenges posed by the COVID‑19 pandemic, John and his accounting team successfully obtained forgiveness for more than $9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and regional grants—providing much-needed financial resilience across Harmony’s hospitality portfolio.
Before his current role, John amassed more than 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, including a decade in public accounting and five years as Controller for a heavy equipment manufacturer.
A native of Virginia, John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Old Dominion University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, blending local expertise with technical financial acumen.
When not overseeing Harmony’s finances, John enjoys quality time with his family and pursuing his passion for scuba diving.
The Harmony Team
Barbara Babauta
Corporate Director of Revenue Management
Barbara Babauta brings more than 23 years of hospitality experience across a variety of markets, brands, and positions. She spent the last 16 years with Harmony Hospitality. Her career began shortly after high school as a Night Auditor. Her drive and goals are to always capture 100% sellouts at the highest rate possible and exceed revenues. This is where her passion for Revenue Management began.
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After 11 years in her position, developing/implementing strategies, monitoring results, achieving market share and consistently exceeding revenue goals, it still inspires her to lead the best team in maximizing revenues and outperforming competitors.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and traveling.
Nikki Brown
Corporate Director of Accounting
Nikki Brown is the Corporate Director of Accounting at Harmony Hospitality, bringing 34 years of accounting experience within various industries to include hotels, airlines, banking, construction, manufacturing, and with almost 30 of those years focused on hospitality. She started in the hotel industry as an Assistant Controller at the property level and worked her way up into her current position as Corporate Director of Accounting for Harmony Hospitality, Inc.
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This includes annual business financial plans, cash flow analysis, real estate sales and acquisitions, annual performance management to include compensation review, training and development, recruitment of key personnel, property and group medical insurance, along with the day-to-day accounting functions at the corporate office. Outside of work Nikki enjoys traveling, watching sports, visiting museums and spending time with her family.
Jay Criswell
Corporate Director of Engineering
Jay Criswell is a results-driven maintenance executive with over 15 years of hands-on and leadership experience in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, and operational management. As Corporate Director of Engineering, Jay leads company-wide maintenance strategies that maximize equipment uptime, ensure workplace safety, and drive long-term asset reliability.
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Beginning his career as a licensed electrician, Jay developed a deep technical foundation working on complex electrical systems across manufacturing, utilities, and industrial facilities. His progression from the field to corporate leadership reflects a strong combination of technical expertise and strategic oversight. He has successfully led multi-site maintenance teams, implemented predictive and preventive maintenance programs, and improved data-driven decision-making.
Jay is passionate about building high-performance teams and cultivating a safety-first culture. He has a proven track record of reducing downtime, improving maintenance efficiency, and extending asset life cycles—all while aligning maintenance operations with broader business goals.
With a reputation for integrity, technical skill, and operational excellence, Jay continues to be a driving force behind maintenance innovation and organizational reliability.
Dan Hampson
Corporate Director of Information Technology
Dan Hampson is the Corporate Director of Information Technology at Harmony Hospitality, a role he has held since 2005. With two decades of leadership in IT, Dan oversees the company’s technology infrastructure, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable systems across all operations. He plays a key role in aligning technology strategies with business goals, delivering results through thoughtful planning and cost-effective execution.
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Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, and taking in live music.
Jeff Hodgson
Corporate Director of Special Projects
Jeff Hodgson brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, including more than 20 years of dedicated service with Harmony Hospitality. As Director of Special Projects, Jeff oversees all aspects of hotel development and renovation—from initial concept through final completion.
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In 2017, he transitioned from Harmony’s multi-family development division to its Hotel Division, where he played a pivotal role in the successful completion of the Embassy Suites in Wilmington, NC. Since then, Jeff has led numerous high-profile projects, including the TRU by Hilton in Norfolk, VA; the development and opening of Home2 Suites in Virginia Beach; and the design and groundbreaking of the Staybridge Suites in Norfolk, VA, scheduled for completion in December 2025. He is also managing the design and upcoming construction of a SpringHill Suites in Virginia (with a projected groundbreaking in Q4 2025) and is currently in the preconstruction phase for another large hotel project in Carolina Beach, NC.
Beyond new developments, Jeff has overseen multiple hotel Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) with a combined value exceeding $15 million. His commitment to quality and efficiency is also reflected in his civic involvement—he served on the Virginia Beach Planning Commission for eight years, including two years as Chairman.
Though it may feel like a lifetime ago, Jeff’s academic background in Physics, Civil Engineering, and Mathematics continues to be a valuable asset. His ability to assess and optimize development plans from the outset consistently helps prevent costly change orders, ensuring projects stay within budget—and in many cases, are completed ahead of schedule.
Amy Johnson
Corporate Director of Procurement
Amy Johnson serves as the Director of Procurement at Harmony Hospitality, bringing decades of expertise in purchasing, cost optimization, and logistics. She joined the company following the sale of Harbour Graphics Apparel, where she held the role of President.
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Amy is deeply committed to delivering exceptional results, with a particular passion for guiding renovation and new construction projects from concept to completion. Her focus is on ensuring each project is executed to the highest standard, resulting in a final product that both the operations team and ownership group can take pride in. A native of Virginia Beach, Amy is a graduate of the University of Georgia.
Brooks Johnson
Corporate Director of Development
After a 30-year career in the museum field where he built an internationally recognized photography program, Brooks joined Harmony as Director of Development in 2008. Now, although mostly retired, he continues to work with Harmony on new hotel developments.
Alan Nelson
Corporate Director of Food & Beverage
With a deep-rooted passion for cooking and hospitality, Alan worked his way up through the food and beverage ranks, ultimately becoming an Executive Chef and Operations Director. His dedication and leadership eventually led him to join Harmony Hospitality, where he has spent more than 20 years contributing to the success of the company’s full-service hotels.
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Alan served as Director of Food and Beverage at each of Harmony’s properties before being promoted to Corporate Director in 2020. In this role, he oversees all food and beverage operations, driving innovation, consistency, and excellence across the brand.
Outside of work, Alan enjoys spending quality time with his wife and 8-year-old daughter. He’s an avid traveler, live music enthusiast, and baseball fan.
John Zirkle
Corporate Director of Operations
John Zirkle, Corporate Director of Operations for Harmony Hospitality, Inc. He has over 30 years of hotel management experience covering all aspects of hotel operations and has worked with every major brand from Hilton to Marriott to IHG. He specializes in managing hotel operations to ensure we exceed guests, brand, and owner expectations. He has led hotels through large scale renovations/PIPs, brand conversions, purchases and sales.
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In his spare time, he enjoys Old Dominion University football and basketball and spending time with family and friends.
Michael Aupied
Accounting Manager
Michael Aupied is a Corporate Accounting Manager with 9 years of hospitality accounting experience. He trains new property controllers and corporate accounting staff and assists in onboarding new properties. He oversees financials for several commercial and multifamily investments at Harmony as well.
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Outside of work, Michael is an avid foodie and film buff who also enjoys going to concerts for a wide variety of music.
Position Available
Corporate Revenue Analyst
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Lori Carlstrom Dixon
Accounts Payable
Lori Carlstrom Dixon has spent the last 30+ years in finance for companies and hospitality. Her experience includes 15 years in hotel Accounts Payable, 3 years in hotel audit reviews, 15 years regular and government certified payroll, and 10 years A/P and A/R experience. Previous experience was in contracting, banking, retail level accounting and management.
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In her free time, she is an avid supporter of the Washington Commanders, the Vegas Golden Knights, NASCAR (specifically Kyle Busch), and enjoys all types of music, karaoke, and traveling. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, is married and has three adult children and four grandchildren.
Andre Downing
Facilities Maintenance Manager
With over 10 years of hands-on and leadership experience in facilities management, Andre serves as a seasoned Facilities Maintenance Manager, specializing in the oversight of large-scale maintenance operations across commercial and institutional properties. Known for a strong foundation in masonry, carpentry, and general building maintenance, Andre brings both technical expertise and strategic vision to every project.
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Throughout his career, Andre has led multidisciplinary teams, streamlined preventive maintenance programs, and ensured regulatory compliance while optimizing operational efficiency. His craftsmanship background allows for a practical, solutions-driven approach to problem-solving, while their corporate leadership skills ensure consistency, safety, and quality across all properties under their care.
Whether coordinating capital improvement projects or mentoring maintenance staff, Andre is committed to maintaining high standards, reducing downtime, and enhancing the longevity and performance of facilities.
Linda Komornik-Hartman
Corporate Office Administrator
Linda Komornik-Hartman brings her skills as an organizer, writer, and experienced hotelier to her position as Corporate Office Administrator. While her duties include basic administrative tasks, she also champions special projects, the company newsletter and website development.
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Prior to joining Harmony Hospitality in June of 2024, Linda was a member of the executive team of Great American Hotel Group (GRAM) as Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing for more than 30 years. Her responsibilities included oversight of all hotel-level sales teams from hiring and training to dotted-line supervision of all staffs, worked with teams to create actionable sales strategies while simultaneously engaging and inspiring achievement of goals, brand identity development services for hotels and restaurants, developer and editor of the company newsletter – the TeleGRAM, oversight of website development and social media for corporate office and properties, and pre-opening project development for new build hotels, renovation hotels, and transition takeover hotels. Her role included extensive travel to properties to do check-ins and new openings.
Prior to GRAM she held management roles for Bertucci’s and Ronaldo’s Restaurants, worked for the National Sales Office for Omni Hotels, was Director of Sales/Tourism for the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, was executive assistant to the head coach and team travel coordinator for the Washington Diplomats Professional Soccer Club, and was staff assistant for Dr. Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State.
Linda is a “newlywed” and married her long term partner Charles in July, 2023. A 1977 graduate of Benedictine College in Atchison, KS with a double degree in Journalism and Physical Education, Linda loves to write and is the author of TheRoomerMill.net hotel sales training blog, ballroom dances for pleasure and exercise, loves to cook, and is a huge Red Sox Fan. Linda lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, 95-year old Mother Jeanne, and two little pups Bacchus and LouLou.
Felicia Norman, FPC
Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
Felicia Norman is the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator for Harmony Hospitality, Inc. She brings more than 5 years of experience with multi-state payroll, Human Capital Management processes and form, and Human Resources and Benefits Administration.
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She received her Fundamental Payroll Certification from the American Payroll Association, in October of 2022 and will receive her B.S. in Human Resource Management in May of 2026.
Outside of work, you can find her with her 2-year-old daughter.
Position Available
Extended Stay Sales Manager
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