After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from University of Arizona’s Eller School of Management, the company’s vision expanded further when Prakash Sundaram, CHA now President and CEO, joined the company in 1992. Prakash Sundaram oversees the companies’ vision and strategic growth plan. He is responsible for investor and lender relationships, joint ventures, and solutions for hotel development projects. This includes 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. 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.

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 associates 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.

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.

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 have 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.

Joesolie Ramos brings over 12 years of experience in hospitality, specializing in Marriott brands, sales, marketing, and revenue management. Her leadership has been recognized with the prestigious 2023 Marriott International President’s ELITE Award for Sales Excellence. Beyond her role at Total Management Systems, Joesolie serves as the Vice President of Communications for MPI New Mexico Chapter, Secretary of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Program Committee, and a Member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Albuquerque Hotel & Lodging Association (GAHLA). These roles showcase her commitment to advancing the hospitality industry and building strong community connections. In her role, Joesolie continues to drive innovation, team development, and exceptional performance. She collaborates with Senior Vice President Malini Perumal to elevate revenue streams across TMS’s portfolio of properties while fostering a high-performing sales team. Malini shared, “Joesolie has been a key part of the entire Total Management System’s team and has brought excellent and efficiency to her position as the Director of Sales at the Courtyard by Marriott in Las Cruces.  We are excited about her new role, as our Corporate Director of Sales, so that she can continue to provide excellent guest service as well as train and mentor others in our sales team.”