Experientia Docet
(EXPERIENCE TEACHES)
PROJECTS
The Jefferson, Washington DC
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US News & World Report – Top City Hotel USA 2014
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US News & World Report – Top 10 City Hotel 2015, 16, 17
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Conde Nast Top DC Hotel 2013, 14, 15, 16 & 17
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Travel & Leisure Top Washington DC Hotel 2013, 14, 15
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Forbes/Mobil 4 Star 2012, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Fodor Guide 5 Star & Top DC Hotel 2015, 16, 17
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The Point, Saranac Lake, NY (Managing Partner)
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Zagat Guide #1 Top Small Resort USA 2000
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Zagat Guide Top 5 Small Resort USA 2001 thru 2007
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Forbes/Mobil 5 Star Award 2000 thru 2007
Hotel Hana Maui and Hamaua Spa
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Acclaimed international resort
Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans
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Zagat Guide Top Hotel in USA 1993
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Zagat Guide Top 5 Hotel in USA 1994
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Forbes/Mobil 5 Star 1992, 93, 94
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AAA 5 Diamond 1992, 93 94
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Conde Nast Traveler Top 10 USA 1992, 93, 94
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Travel & Leisure Reader's Poll Top 20 1992, 93, 94
Windsor Court Restaurant (The Grill Room)
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Zagat Guide Top Restaurant in New Orleans 1993, 94, 95
The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas
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Zagat Guide Top Hotel in USA 1990
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Forbes/Mobil 5 Star Award 1988. 89, 90 & 91
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AAA 5 Diamond Award 1989, 90, 91
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Conde Nast Traveler Top 10 USA 1990, 91
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Travel & Leisure Reader's Poll Top 20 1990, 91
Villas of Grand Cypress, Grand Cypress Golf Club & Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy
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Golf Digest Top 10 Golf Resort 1987 & 1988
...AND MORE
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President, Arden Grove Hospitality Management Company
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Rosewood San Miguel de Allende - Owners Representative from development thru opening
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Planning and Development
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Mattei's Tavern & Hotel, Los Olivos, CA
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Sayulita Resort, Mexico
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Resort and Winery, Stellenbosch, S.A.
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President & COO Garrett Hotel Group
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Acquisition & Renovation, The Willcox, Aiken, SC
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Renovation & Operation, Lake Placid Lodge, Lake Placid, NY
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Acquisition & Renovation, The Inn of the Five Graces, Santa Fe, NM
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Concept, Planning & Design, The Oasis at Castle Hot Springs, AZ
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Concept & Design, James Island, BC, Canada
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Senior Vice President North America, Forte's Exclusive Hotels of the World
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Management
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The Plaza Athenee, New York City
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The Westbury, New York City
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The Watergate, Washington, DC
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The King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Canada
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Chaired the Committee for Luxury Standards for all 27 Exclusive Hotels Worldwide.
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President Orient Express Hotels, North America
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The Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA.
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The Lodge at Vail, Vail, CO (including development & design of additional 25 room expansion)
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Windermere Island Resort and Villas, Eleuthera, Bahamas
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Acquisition Team, The Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC
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Formed Jack Nicklaus Hospitality Services, a Management Company designed to manage resorts with a Jack Nicklaus Golf Course
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“I was smart enough to go through every door that opened for me.”
– Joan Rivers
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
“I get by with a little help from my friends.”
– Paul McCartney and John Lennon
Mentor, Executive MBA program – 2016 & 2017
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The McDonough School of Business
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Master Class “International Culture Implementation” – 2017
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Raymond A. Mason School of Business
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA – 2017
Preferred Hotels of the World
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Board of Directors 1992 to 1995
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Chairman, Marketing and Public Relations Committee – 1992 to 1994
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Advisory Board 2016 to present
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