John M. Taffin

JOHN M. TAFFIN has been Executive Vice President, Hotel Operations of
WestCoast Hospitality Corporation since September 2003. He originally
joined the company in 1995 and held the position of Regional Manager
from November 1995 to July 1997 and Vice President, Hotel Operations
from August 1997 to September 2002. From August 2002 to August 2003 he
was managing partner of Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc., a Montana-based
hotel company. Mr. Taffin started his hospitality industry career with
Red Lion Hotels in 1982. During the period from 1982 to 1986 he held
mid-management positions with Red Lion Hotels in Idaho, Washington and
Oregon. In 1986 he was promoted to General Manager and during the
following nine years managed Red Lion Hotels in Idaho, Washington,
Oregon and California. He has served as the President of the Washington
State Hotel and Lodging Association and as a Board member of the Spokane
Public Facilities District, the Spokane Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
and the Washington State Tourism Advisory Committee.