Ramesh Patel
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Hospitality Services, LLC
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone (601) 709-5252
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Roy moved to the United States in July 1977. His first steps into the hospitality industry began humbly, working with his in-laws at their hotel, where he learned the ropes of the business. Eager to forge his own path, Roy seized the opportunity to purchase his first hotel in Livingston, CA, less than a year after arriving.
After selling his first property, Roy set his sights on a rundown hotel in Redlands, CA. Not deterred by its condition, he rolled up his sleeves and rebuilt it from the ground up, gaining invaluable experience in construction. With the hotel transformed, he sold it two years later and moved to Texas, where he redeveloped a closed property in Yoakum.
In 1982, sensing a new opportunity, Roy moved to Mississippi. Teaming up with his cousin, they embarked on their most ambitious project yet—building their first franchise hotel in Vicksburg, MS. By December 1983, just nine months after breaking ground, they opened a 50-room hotel, cementing Roy’s reputation as a visionary developer.
With each new property, Roy sharpened his expertise, forged partnerships, and built a legacy of growth and innovation. As his company expanded, he and his partners co-founded Southern Hospitality Services, LLC in 2003 to manage their rapidly growing portfolio. Recognizing the need to streamline construction, Roy founded SHS Development, Inc. in 2010, cutting out middlemen and bringing construction in-house, allowing for greater control and efficiency.
Today, Roy remains at the helm of a thriving enterprise, overseeing the development and management of multiple properties. His wife, Gita, played an instrumental role, managing their first Marriott franchise for nearly a decade, earning accolades like Hotel of the Year. His children, Jignesh and Shetal, have followed in his footsteps, deeply involved in the business.
