Chester Musselman

A native of Louisville, Chester is a graduate of St. Xavier High School and the University of Kentucky. He began his business career as a home builder, and that experience eventually led him to building and developing hotels. Chester developed his first hotel in Ashland, KY, in 1989, which launched the career of Musselman Hotels. Since then, the company has developed or repositioned more than 40 hotels under franchise agreements with Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, and Choice Hotels. Currently, Musselman Hotels owns and/or operates nine hotels across Kentucky and one in Virginia.

Chester is an avid golfer, having played throughout high school and, on a golf scholarship, in college. He still plays as often as his schedule allows. He is also a strong supporter of junior golf tours and programs throughout Kentucky.

Chester is blessed to have a wonderful family—his wife of over 30 years, JoAnn, who is also active in the business, their two children, and the associates he works with every day. “Once you work for Musselman Hotels, you become family.”