SHILO INNS was founded in 1974, and today, has more than 40 convenient locations in ten western states. Shilo Inns is considered the largest private, independently owned and operated hospitality company in the Western United States. Mark S. Hemstreet, Founder and Owner of Shilo Inns, learned a lot about the hospitality business from his mother and father. He demonstrated his entrepreneurial abilities at the age of 16 as summer manager of a small motel. He cultivated an early vision of developing the best independent hotel/motel/resort chain in the Pacific Northwest. The results of that experience, and dream, culminated in his officially opening the first Shilo Inn at age 24, in 1974. Mr. Hemstreet contributes most of Shilo's success to the hard work and dedication of Shilo Employees, that truly enjoy pampering our guests with Shilo's special brand of hospitality.