PAS (Professional Accounting Solutions, Inc.), well known as the preferred provider of back office and accounting solutions for the global hospitality industry and the leading provider of Infor SunSystems and Infor EPM services, announced it has a new owner and CEO – hospitality industry veteran, Gayle Edwards.

"Gayle has been an incredibly important part of the growth PAS has experienced over the last 10 years," said previous owner and CEO, Bill Euler. "She has played an instrumental role in building many of our hotel customer relationships as well as the technology partnerships we have today. I am honored to pass the reins to someone with such great experience in our industry, exceptional leadership skills, and someone with such strong dedication to our clients and team members."

A 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Gayle Edwards' experience has spanned operations, IT, consulting and accounting. She has held the role of PAS vice president managing director for 8 years and is highly respected by colleagues and hotel customers around the world. Prior to joining PAS, Gayle spent 25 years in the field, working her way up from guest service agent to SVP of finance, including working in asset management and financial systems management; serving as property, area and regional-level director of finance; plus managing transition and acquisition teams including full ERP replacement projects with two different organizations.

"I am humbled and grateful for the time I have worked with Bill Euler and we as a company are committed to continuing to offer the highly effective solutions and unmatched service levels that PAS has been known for under his leadership," said Edwards. "We have an incredible team that is dedicated to the hospitality industry, and I am excited to now be an even bigger part of the PAS history as we continue to grow."

Why Hotels and Technology Providers Around the World Trust PAS

PAS specializes in hospitality and focuses on the challenges specific to hoteliers. It is the No. 1 choice for many hotels around the world to get more out of their software programs and improve operational efficiency. Not only do hotel properties, top brands, management companies, REITs and casinos in 90+ countries around the world trust PAS, but many global technology providers like Infor and Professional Advantage trust PAS to work side-by-side with them on their most important hotel clients. With its vast experience in hotel back office and accounting solutions, its team’s dedication to the hospitality industry, and its unmatched service levels, PAS is the perfect partner for hotel properties and technology providers alike.

“PAS is in a unique position because many of our team members began their careers in hotels and understand our customers' day-to-day challenges,” said Edwards. “I’m proud to be part of such a talented team that truly is dedicated to the hospitality industry and is recognized by our customers that continue to place their trust in us year after year.”

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