Jacque Desterbecq is one of the most talented and versatile Purchasing Directors in the hospitality industry with over three decades of experience. Having created productive long-term relationships with Owners, Developers, Project Managers, Designers and Manufacturers across the industry, she now takes her knowledge, skills and track record of success to her own firm, J Desterbecq & Associates, LLC. Jacque began her career at Lincoln Hotel Corporation and steadily advanced in the industry with leadership positions at Mariner Hotel Corporation (now Remington) and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where she was Director of FF&E Purchasing. Over the past 13 years, Jacque was instrumental in building a purchasing firm in Dallas, operating the office and assembling a highly-talented 11-person team of purchasing specialists and expediters, successfully handling seven and eight-figure purchasing contracts.Having worked across a wide variety of projects with a keen focus on mid to upscale hotels, Jacque has also handled purchasing and project management for restaurants, multi-family facilities, country clubs, retail spaces and even entertainment venues. Her passion for the profession, wide range of knowledge, inclusive management style, integrity and ethics all bring value to her clients, helping them achieve positive results.

Neil Locke & Associates provides Hospitality Procurement Services specializing in Mid-Scale, Full-Service, Luxury and Boutique hotels.- Analyze specifications and solicit bid proposals from multiple vendors for FF&E items including: Casegoods, Upholstery, Lighting, Flooring, Artwork, Window Treatments, Wall Covering and Accessories.- Prepare bid comparisons and coordinate with design team and ownership to select appropriate vendors based on price, reputation and ability to meet deadlines.- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders and monitor availability, lead times, backorders and any other issues that may complicate delivery

Roadrunner Furnishings, Inc. is a hospitality design and purchasing company specializing in the limited service hotels. - Work as a liaison between sales and design to quote, close sales and accurately order FF&E items for Hotel and motel franchisees. - Prepare FF&E finish take-offs to ensure accurate ordering- Work closely with franchises including Choice Hotels, IHG, Best Western, Wyndham and Hilton to assure clients that items quoted and/or ordered meet or exceed brand standards or fall in line with preferred vendor programs. - Negotiated with multiple vendors to maintain best pricing practices while maintaining quality goods were delivered to clients and communitcated findings with fellow team members.- Collaborate with designers and vendors to recommend alternate items or sources with better pricing, value and lead time for client.- Enter orders into Roadrunner ordering system with attention to detail for accuracy. - Fielded sales calls and customer inquiries effectively

Roadrunner Furnishings, Inc. is a hospitality design and purchasing company specializing in the limited service hotels. - Applied knowledge of franchise schemes, standards and industry practices to educate clients in best practices, both financially and aesthetically, to increase hotel revenue through furnishings.- Make customer visits and follow up to network and build relationships with clients a to convert into business. - Surpassed $1 Million in sales within first year. - Represented company at trade shows, including Choice Hotels and AAHOA

-Supervised incoming orders through purchasing, invoicing and logistical phases. -Kept customer informed during the manufacturing process-Maintained relationships with freight carriers to ensure economical arrangements were made. -Handled damaged furnishings and typical customer service issues. Worked as a liaison between the customer, salesman and manufacturer.