Pristine Hospitality names Brandi Thomas Area Director of Operations

Brandi Thomas, Area DIrector of Operations, Pristine Hospitality

Brandi Thomas of Lawton has been named Area Director of Operations for Pristine Hospitality, a growing hotel management company in the Oklahoma City metro area. Thomas will oversee the company’s four metro hotels, representing the IHG and Marriott brand families, with two Hilton brand hotels coming soon. She began her role on Monday, October 19, 2026. 

Thomas brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across hospitality, banking, and finance. She most recently served as General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Lawton Fort Sill & Convention Center from 2021 to 2026, where she led the 162-room property and its convention center through a $6.7 million renovation. The hotel ranked first in its 160-hotel area for five consecutive years and received the Corporate Franchise Award for Best Performing Property in 2025. Her earlier career includes 17 years with City National Bank & Trust, including service as a vice president. 

“We are excited to welcome Brandi Thomas to Pristine Hospitality,” said Arti Patel, Chief Operating Officer. “Brandi brings a proven record of building strong teams and developing people everywhere she has served. Her leadership will be a great asset to our hotels, our associates, and the guests we serve.” 

“Throughout my career, I have discovered that my greatest passion is building organizations,” Thomas said. “I am honored to join Pristine Hospitality, and I look forward to working alongside these teams to build on the great work already happening and to position these hotels for long-term success.” 

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Cameron University and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma, and is a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA). A Lawton native, she serves on the board and executive committee of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and is a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class 38.