The West Paces Hotel Group, L.L.C. Built on a foundation of superior service and science-based operations, The West Pages Hotel Group, L.L.C was launched as a private hotel company in 2002 by Horst H. Schulze. Mr. Schulze is co-founder and former President and Chief Operating Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Under his dynamic leadership, The Ritz-Carlton was twice awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for premium quality service. General Manager for AUHDCC is John Russell who joined The West Paces Hotel Group in February 2003. Mr. Russell was formerly with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company having served most recently as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton properties in New Orleans.