General Manager, The Garland
Mills serves as General Manager of The Garland. A second-generation hotelier with more than 35 years of hospitality experience, Mills oversees all aspects of the iconic North Hollywood hotel. Mills led the rebrand and $28 million renovation of The Garland. Prior to joining The Garland, he held the role of vice president of hospitality operations for The Siegel Group in Las Vegas. He has also served as general manager of the boutique Avalon Beverly Hills. Mills sits on the Board of Directors for the Valley Industry & Commerce Association, the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board and the East Valley Family YMCA. Mills was the recipient of VICA’s Harmon Ballin Community Service Award in 2022.