With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Wymore brings a strong background in lifestyle, luxury, and convention hotel operations. His career began in independent restaurants across Iowa, where he developed a passion for service that later evolved into a love for hotels during his early role at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.
Wymore has since held a range of leadership positions at renowned properties including the Autograph Collection Luminary Hotel (Fort Myers, FL), Kimpton Harper Hotel (Fort Worth, TX), and DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex. He also spent nearly seven years as Director of Food & Beverage at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, where he also served as an adjunct faculty instructor for The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts — reinforcing his passion for education and leadership development.
Prior to joining StepStone, he served as General Manager of the Autograph Collection Ambassador Hotel in Wichita, KS, and now returns to his home state to lead the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel into its next chapter.
"Nicholas brings a tremendous amount of operational strength, market expertise, and passion for hospitality leadership to the Renaissance Des Moines," said Michael Broadhurst, Chief Operating Officer at StepStone Hospitality. "His deep connection to the region and commitment to delivering both performance and guest satisfaction make him a perfect fit for this property and our team."
In his new role, Wymore will oversee all facets of the hotel's operations, with a focus on service excellence, team culture, and community engagement — particularly as the hotel prepares to debut a new restaurant concept and reestablish itself as a premier lifestyle destination in Des Moines.
"I'm thrilled to join StepStone Hospitality and lead the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel," said Nicholas Wymore. "This hotel has such a rich history and strong ties to the community, and I'm excited to build on that foundation with a team focused on hospitality, innovation, and local connection."
The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio and blends historic charm with modern amenities, featuring newly renovated guest rooms, more than 12,000 square feet of flexible event space, and an exciting new dining concept launching in 2025.
For more information, visit www.stepstonehospitality.com or marriott.com/dsmbr.
Media Contact:
Mel Miller
Senior Director, Marketing & Digital
StepStone Hospitality
mmiller@stepstonehospitality.com
401-440-2488
