Prior to joining HREC®, Jeffrey was a Director at HVS Capital where he was involved in all aspects of investment banking for hospitality real estate including arranging debt placements, structuring equity investments, brokering asset sales and various advisory services.  During the course of his career, Jeffrey has been involved with Prudential Realty Group, Sage Hospitality and Xanterra Parks & Resorts, thus gaining a broad background in asset management, business development, capital expenditure analysis, renovation project management, franchise analysis and selection, and financing.

Experience

• HVS Capital - Director - Involved in all aspects of investment banking for hospitality real estate including arranging debt placements, structuring equity investments, brokerage asset sales and various advisory services.
• Xanterra Parks & Resorts - Vice President, Development - Performed full range of asset management, business development, renovation project management, and capital expenditure planning and administration responsibilities.
• Sage Hospitality - Senior Vice President, Development; Vice President, Investment Advisory Services - Identified acquisition opportunities and pricing, franchise analysis and repositioning, and secured debt financing.  Provided strategic asset management consulting services to institutional investors and private equity clients.
• Prudential Realty Group - Director, Western Region Hotel Investments - Performed all aspects of asset management for $1 billion portfolio with over 7,000 rooms.  Included management contract compliance, annual marketing plan and budget approval, capital expenditure analysis, financial reporting, appraisal review, and operational reviews.

Education

• University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, Burns School of Real Estate; MBA - Real Estate Finance
• University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, Knoebel School of Hospitality Management BSBA; Sheraton Hotel Corporation Scholarship