A pioneer in the hospitality industry and a consummate entrepreneur, Kemmons Wilson left an indelible stamp on the culture of American commerce after founding Holiday Inn. The Kemmons Wilson Companies also include real estate, private investment, resort time-sharing, hotel management, insurance, banking, manufacturing and aviation industry companies. Its hotel management company assists with brands like Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn. The company is active in both the development and management of properties across the country. It has broadened the scope of traditional hospitality offerings with projects developed for the United States Army, St. Jude Children s Research Hospital and The University of Memphis to provide lodging and other services.