Patrick Cimerola, chief human resources officer of Choice Hotels International Inc., sold nearly $1 million in stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Between Feb. 10 and 13, Cimerola sold 16,498 shares in two increments, with prices ranging between $57.00 and $57.30.

Following the reported transactions, Cimerola still owns 24,696 shares worth more than $1.4 million.

Cimerola joined Choice in 2002 as senior director of human resources, became vice president in 2003, senior vice president in 2009 and chief human resources officer in 2016.

Choice Hotels International is one of the largest lodging companies in the word, with more than 6,400 hotels in over 40 countries. Choice owns hotel franchises including Quality, Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn, Cambria Hotels & Suites and Suburban.

Choice Hotels International shares are trading at $57.50 Wednesday morning, up 35 cents, or 0.61 percent.