Our Roots

On May 19th, 1956, MMI opened its first property — a Holiday Inn in Meridian, Mississippi. It may seem like a humble beginning, but this was just the first step down a long and successful road for Mike Sturdivant, his uncle, J.C. Wilbourn, and his old Harvard Business School roommate, Earle Jones. Looking back on our history, it seems fitting that MMI started by bringing together family and old friends.

Now led by the third generation in this family business, MMI is positioned to honor its long-standing legacy in the industry by challenging expectations for the future.

Our success story begins and ends with people ─ our most precious assets – a precedent that has piloted our course through countless economic cycles and industry advancements. MMI has evolved as a hotel management company, but through continuous improvement, positioned itself for exciting growth. Multiple projects showcasing the depth and breadth of our team members' talents are in process. Business intelligence tools have been tweaked. The hotel management company's leadership team has been renewed with seasoned industry professionals, bringing their experience in aspirational organizations to their responsibilities. A priority on people remains. Today, we seek partnerships with owners who expect a professional, personalized support system for their hospitality investments.