About

Prakash Sundaram, CHA

The company’s vision expanded further when Prakash Sundaram, CHA now President and CEO, joined the company in 1992 after graduating with Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from University of Arizona’s Eller School of Management. He has been working for Total Management Systems for 21 years. Prakash Sundaram oversees the companies’ vision and strategic growth plan and is responsible for investor and lender relationships, joint ventures and solutions for hotel development projects including site-selection with diverse demand generators, design-build and construction/ development packages. In 1995, Prakash received his GB-98 contractor’s license in the State of New Mexico and now serves as President and CEO of Sundaram Builders, Inc as well. Prakash has a keen real estate, construction and engineering understanding of business and legal issues. Prakash is a founding director and still serves on the Board of Directors for Main Bank, a small community bank in Albuquerque completely owned and operated by local New Mexico investors. Prakash was also named the 2006 Business Person of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in Gallup, New Mexico. Prakash has been active in the community as a board member for the Western Health Foundation, Commissioner for the City of Gallup Planning and Zoning Commission, President of the Gallup Hotel Motel Association, Board member of the Gallup Convention and Visitors Bureau, member of the City of Gallup Economic Development Commission, member of Rotary Club, and a Board member of the New Mexico Lodging Association. Prakash also enjoys coaching youth football in his spare time.

PRAKASH@TMSNM.COM

Krithika Sundaram, CHA

Krithika joined Total Management Systems in 1992.  She has expertise in the company’s most critical assets–its associates and its finances.  She writes policy and manages upper-level human resources situations including hotel personnel, guest situations, benefits, insurance and risk management. She has expertise in all aspects of hotel accounting and finance.  Krithika prepares all monthly and year-end profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, financial statements, annual budgets and cash management oversight.  She is responsible for submitting bi-monthly employee payroll, bank reconciliations, ensuring timely compliance with tax requirements and managing insurance practices.  Her expertise extends to preparation of all financial loan packages for lending institutions on for new development projects. Prior to joining Total Management Systems Inc, Krithika served with Bharat & Associates as a student architect in Chennai, India in 1990 and 1991. Krithika studied architecture at Anna University in Chennai, India for four years.  She has completed several courses in accounting at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.  She is a Certified Hotel Administrator. Krithika has dedicated her life’s work to Total Management Systems and will continue on that career path.

KRITHIKA@TMSNM.COM

Vinodh Perumal, CHA

Vinodh joined Total Management Systems in 2002 at a time when the company was enjoying managed growth. He has over eleven years of management experience with various franchised and independent hotels, with skill and expertise in all departments of a hotel operation. Vinodh is responsible for the company’s information technology systems, oversight of specific hotels, procurement, quality assurance and select remodeling projects. Vinodh is the Senior Vice President of Operations and IT.  He handles all the technology related parts of the company for existing hotels as well as new build.  Vinodh has taken ownership of ensuring that the physical plant and maintenance department at each hotel is following an effective preventative maintenance plan. He has worked closely with hotel general managers to achieve high quality assurance scores and consistently coaches on the importance of guest satisfaction. Vinodh earned his second Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2005. He completed his Master of Computer Application in 1999 from Raja College of Engineering and Technology in Madurai, India. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Computer Science from the SRM Arts and Science College in Chennai, India in 1996. He is a strong believer in continuing education and enriched his skills by earning certifications as a Certified Pool Operator, Best Western General Manager Certification, Best Western I-Care Training, and Choice Hotels Advantage Training. He earned the prestigious Certified Hotel Administrator designation in 2010. The many contributions that Vinodh has made to the company since joining Total Management Systems have played a key role in increasing the value of the assets and returning the highest level of profitability. He is engaged in Total Management Systems’ vision to become the top hotel management company in New Mexico.

VINODH@TMSNM.COM

Malini Perumal, CHA

Malini joined Total Management Systems in 1999. She is responsible for optimizing revenue opportunities at all hotels in the portfolio. The company relies heavily on Malini to drive the revenue effort in order to insure financial success. She is a creative, idea person who has expertise in all aspects of strategic marketing and positioning of each hotel in the market and in their respective competitive sets. She helps construct and updates all hotel websites. She oversees advertising both in print and electronically on a local and national basis. Malini prepares pre-opening and post-opening marketing budgets and manages the planned activities and expenses. Her revenue management skills has resulted in outstanding occupancy, average rate and RevPAR at all hotels. Smith Travel Report Indexes are consistently at or above expectations and outperform their competitive sets. Malini’s role includes interviewing, hiring and training sales and marketing hotel associates. Since joining Total Management Systems Inc, Malini has continued to gain knowledge and stay current in sales, marketing and revenue trends. She has attended numerous related workshops and franchise classes and she is proficient in the study of online hotel marketing technology. Malini earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, CA in 1999. She has earned her Certified Hotel Administrator designation. She is also a certified Marriott Access Edge Coach and helps others through the Marriott sales training program. Malini is a member of the founding family of Total Management Systems and joined the company soon after completing her higher education studies. She has dedicated her career to structuring and growing the company to become one of the top hotel management companies in New Mexico.

MALINI@TMSNM.COM

Ruben Abeyta

Ruben Abeyta joined Total Management Systems in 2019. He is a veteran of the hotel industry with experience in Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton and IHG Brands.  He also was an ownership partner for nine years of a Hilton Garden Inn and involved in the development of a high-end RV resort in Nevada. He is a professional that likes challenges and expects results in any Hospitality project. He has managed hotels, restaurants, an RV Resort and even an indoor water park. He is an active member of the community from being the past president of the Rotary Club, to being involved in the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Greater Albuquerque Innkeepers Association, Visit Albuquerque and Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.  He has earned the Paul Harris Fellow Award for Rotary, Chairman of the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce, received the White House Secret Service accommodation, and the Hispanic Businessman Recognition Award by the Governor of Nevada. Ruben is a 6^thgeneration- self acclaimed New Mexico historian and attended the University of New Mexico. He enjoys scuba diving, playing guitar and zip-lining.  Ruben believes that no challenge is impossible and that it is most gratifying when it is successfully completed.

RUBEN@TMSNM.COM

Yahima Hernandez, CHA

Yahima Hernandez joined Total Management Systems Inc. in 2015. She has over 14 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. She started her career in Havana Cuba at Hotel Nacional de Cuba as a Sales Manager. In her time with the company, she has been in charge of various brands and currently is the General Manager of the Home2 Suites in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has experience over various brands and is also a Certified Hotel Administrator, Certified Home2 Suites General Manager, Certified Best Western General Manager, and a Certified Homewood Suites General Manager. She has the opportunity to help out the other properties in the TMS portfolio, with her “We Got Your Back” attitude. Her role provides another resource for our General Managers to reach out to for any assistance they might need. She is appointed the General Manager for the Element by Westin Albuquerque Uptown opening late 2023. This first Element brand in New Mexico inspires guests to be in their element, and boasts a rooftop bar called Volare.

yahima@tmsnm.com

Melora Lager

Melora is a highly accomplished professional with extensive background in construction, project management assistance and business development initiatives. She brings over 25 years in the construction industry and is a great asset with the development and construction of new projects. Her role helps with timely and quality projects. Melora is passionate about the well being of the New Mexico community, and she frequently coordinates and sponsors blood drives and donation events. She enjoys spending time with her kids, doing yoga and believes the company motto “We got your back” creates the best success.

Melora@tmsnm.com