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Our Award-Winning Team

Bringing best-in-class expertise to everything we do

MCR’s executives have decades of on-the-ground hospitality asset and property management experience at top tier corporations including Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International and Ernst & Young LLP. But what makes us so unique is our executives’ singular ability to disrupt the industry norms — to find better, smarter solutions that reinvent the way MCR does business.

  • Senior Leadership

    • Tyler Morse Chairman and CEO
    • Tyler Morse is Chairman and CEO of MCR, which comprises four discretionary funds and is the 3rd largest hotel owner-operator in the United States. With $5 billion of assets under management, MCR owns and operates 150 hotels (over 25,000 guestrooms) across 37 states and has developed landmark properties such as the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport.

      Prior to founding MCR in 2006, Tyler was the President of Bliss, the upscale spa and beauty products company. He previously served as Assistant to the Chairman and CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Barry Sternlicht, and contributed to Starwood’s overall corporate investment and development initiatives. Tyler earned his CPA at Ernst & Young LLP and worked as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley in its Financial Sponsors and Mergers and Acquisitions Group.

      Tyler got his start as a baggage handler for Delta Airlines at LAX. He was a ski instructor at Squaw Valley USA in Lake Tahoe and at Termás de Chillán in Chile. At California’s Mammoth Mountain, he was a member of the ski patrol. He also worked as a busboy at the Hard Rock Café in Honolulu, Hawaii, and as a car valet at The Cheesecake Factory in Redondo Beach, California.

      Tyler serves on the Executive Committee of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Executive Committee of New York City Tourism + Conventions. He is a member of the Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) Courtyard by Marriott Advisory Board and the Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) Distribution Advisory Committee. He serves on the advisory board of New York University’s Tisch Center of Hospitality and on the Policy Advisory Board for the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Tyler is an active member of the Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Council (IREFAC), Pension Real Estate Association (PREA), National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and The Real Estate Roundtable. He serves as a Trustee on the board of Prep for Prep.

      Tyler graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard Business School. He, his wife and two daughters are all supporters of Swansea City A.F.C.

    • Russ Shattan Partner
    • Russ Shattan is a Partner at MCR. Since joining MCR in 2011, Russ has worked on all of our investments, including asset purchases, development projects, financings, fund-raising and investment sales. More recently, his role includes oversight of our operating portfolio and strategic initiatives for the firm.

      He also supported the development of two marquee New York City hotel projects: the 60-room The High Line Hotel in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and the 512-room TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

      From 2006 to 2011, Russ was a Senior Manager at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he worked in the firm’s Real Estate Group. Prior to Starwood, he began his career as an Analyst at CNL Hotels & Resorts, a hotel REIT that was based in Orlando, FL.

      Russ serves on the Marriott TownePlace Suites Franchise Advisory Council and has previously served on Hilton’s Select Service Product Advisory Council. He is a graduate of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration and has been a guest lecturer for real estate and hospitality classes at Cornell University and New York University.

    • Joe Delli Santi Chief Investment Officer
    • Joe Delli Santi is Chief Investment Officer of MCR. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company’s acquisition, development and capital markets activities.

      Prior to joining MCR in 2016, Joe was a Senior Associate with Starwood Capital Group, where he was responsible for managing a number of the firm’s investments in the full and limited service hotel sectors. He also served as Vice President of Corporate Development for TMI Hospitality, one of the country’s largest hotel owner-operators with a portfolio of more than 180 select service and extended stay properties that Starwood Capital Group acquired in January 2015. In that role, he was responsible for the execution of the firm’s growth-related initiatives, the disposition of non-core assets and various other functions.

      Joe is a graduate of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration.

    • Nathan Logan General Counsel
    • Nathan Logan is General Counsel of MCR. In this role, he leads the legal aspects of MCR’s business.

      Prior to joining MCR, Nathan practiced law for 12 years with the global firm Latham & Watkins LLP, where he specialized in real estate M&A and financing transactions for private equity firms, REITs and other commercial real estate owners and investors. Nathan represented MCR as outside counsel while at Latham & Watkins LLP and has advised on nearly every significant acquisition and development project the company has undertaken since 2013.

      Nathan received a law degree from the University of Notre Dame and a BE in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He is licensed to practice law in California and Illinois.

    • William White Chief Financial Officer
    • William White is Chief Financial Officer of MCR.

      Prior to joining MCR in 2016, William was a Senior Associate in the real estate transactions group at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, where he served as project manager for a wide variety of complex public-private development projects. Previously, William was at Tungsten Partners, where he assisted with due diligence of development opportunities for the Ace Hotel brand.

      William is a graduate of Harvard University.

    • Sameer Mehra Chief Revenue Officer
    • Sameer Mehra is the Chief Revenue Officer at MCR. In this role, he is responsible for leading the revenue and sales verticals to maximize top-line and profitability in MCR’s hotels.

      Prior to joining MCR, Sam gained more than 25 years of experience in revenue and distribution management, sales and marketing, e-commerce, business intelligence and building partnerships to drive growth strategies for a portfolio of hotels in all key markets in the U.S.

      Sam served as the Chief Revenue Officer for Hersha Hospitality Trust and as EVP, Revenue Strategies, for TPG Hotels & Resorts. Previously, he was the VP, Revenue & Distribution, for Highgate Hotels after moving from India, where he was instrumental in pioneering the culture of revenue management across 65 luxury properties with Taj Hotels.

      Sam is an MBA graduate from India with a major in marketing and finance. He holds a BS in mathematics and a diploma in computers. He also has a certificate in leadership from the Wharton Executive Education program.

    • Lisa Ross Chief Accounting Officer
    • Lisa Ross is Chief Accounting Officer for MCR.

      Lisa has 35 years of experience with accounting, financial reporting and investor reporting for private equity and public commercial real estate investment funds. Prior to joining MCR, Lisa held senior executive roles at Behringer and the Hampstead Group. She also served as a consultant to Lionstone Investments. In these positions she was responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for private and public investment funds, joint ventures and REITs.

      Lisa received an MS in Management and Administrative Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas and a BBA from Baylor University.

    • Trey Tschoepe Chief Administrative Officer
    • Trey Tschoepe is Chief Administrative Officer of MCR. Prior to joining MCR in 2022, Trey was Chief Human Resource Officer and General Counsel at OSG USA, where he led the workforce and legal initiatives for the company. Trey has over 25 years of Human Resources experience and served previously at USAA, CPS Energy, and ARCO Oil & Gas Company.

      Trey received a law degree from Saint Mary’s University, MBA and MS Degrees in Human Resources and Organizational Behavior from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University. He is also licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.

    • Abby Hampton SVP, Investment Accounting
    • Abby Hampton is SVP, Investment Accounting, of MCR. She joined MCR in 2014. Abby is responsible for preparing the corporate office financial statements as well as overseeing ownership accounting for several portfolios. She also works with the Development and Construction teams on various projects. Abby has 15 years of hospitality accounting experience. Previously, she spent 11 years with Wyndham.

      Abby received a BBA in Accounting from Washington State University.

    • Chad Newman SVP, Hotel Execution
    • Chad Newman is SVP, Hotel Execution. In this role, Chad is responsible for consistently executing MCR’s established standards for each hotel product by brand and by market across MCR’s national hotel portfolio.

      During his hospitality career, Chad has held General Manager and regional positions with leading hotel operators such as Ocean Properties, Island Hospitality and The Briad Group.

      Chad graduated from the University of Maryland.

    • Jaimee Zanzinger SVP, Creative
    • Jaimee Zanzinger is SVP, Creative, of MCR. In this role, she oversees branding, content, PR and marketing for MCR and its independent full-service hotels across the country, including the 60-room The High Line Hotel in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and the 512-room TWA Hotel at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

      Prior to joining MCR, Jaimee was the Editorial Director of Us Weekly at Wenner Media, where she led the operations for digital and print platforms that attracted an audience of 50 million. Previously, Jaimee served in senior-level roles at Real Simple, Glamour and Woman’s Day, specializing in lifestyle content. She has also consulted for Hearst Magazines, where she helped conceptualize and launch a high-end travel publication.

      As an adjunct professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Jaimee taught a magazine editing course. She has also appeared as a lifestyle expert on television programs including NBC’s Today show, ABC’s Good Morning America and CBS’s The Early Show.

      Jaimee received a BA in Journalism and Communications from Rutgers University.

    • Jamie Bradshaw VP, Investments, Analytics & Development
    • Jamie Bradshaw is VP, Investments, Analytics & Development, for MCR. In this role, he oversees the company’s acquisition, development, disposition and capital markets activities.

      Prior to joining MCR, Jamie was an associate at Starwood Capital Group, where he was responsible for managing the firm’s investments in the full and limited service hotel sectors. Previously, Jamie was an analyst at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust on the corporate finance team.

      Jamie is a graduate of Cornell University.

    • Sean Cassidy VP, New York Operations
    • Sean Cassidy is Vice President, New York Operations, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for driving revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction and associate development for MCR’s full-service hotels, including the 1,050-room The New Yorker Hotel and the 1,780-room Sheraton New York Times Square.

      Sean has more than 25 years of hospitality experience and has held a variety of management positions with ITT Sheraton, Starwood and Marriott. Prior to joining MCR, Sean was the Hotel Manager at The Westin New York Times Square for five years.

      Sean is the First Vice President for the Food and Beverage Association of America and the First Vice President for Les Amis d’Escoffier Society of New York, Inc.

      He has also served on the Advisory Board for The High School of Hospitality Management. As the opening Banquet Certification Instructor for The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc. Employee Benefit Funds, Sean instructed eligible NYHTC members in the art of banquet service and administered certification exams.

      Sean earned his BA from the College of Staten Island, CUNY.

    • Charlie Floyd VP, Investments, Analytics & Development
    • Charlie Floyd is VP, Investments, Analytics & Development, for MCR. In this role, he oversees the company’s acquisition, development, disposition and capital markets activities.

      Prior to joining MCR, Charlie was a Director of Investments for Peachtree Hotel Group, a hotel private equity firm based in Atlanta focused on equity and debt investments.

      Charlie is a graduate of Cornell University.

    • Andy Gala VP, Sales New York
    • Andy Gala is the VP, Sales New York, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for providing commercial leadership and strategic top-line growth across MCR’s portfolio of New York City and independent hotels, including the 1,780-room Sheraton New York Times Square and the 512-room TWA Hotel.

      Prior to joining MCR as the Opening Director of Hotel Sales for the TWA Hotel in 2018, Andy served in senior sales and leadership roles with Marriott International across New York City, Boston, New Jersey and Philadelphia for nine years.

      Andy received a BS in Hotel Administration and Economics from Niagara University.

    • Karlie Hamilton VP, Execution
    • Karlie Hamilton is VP, Execution, for MCR.

      Karlie has more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, starting as a Director of Housekeeping. At Island Hospitality, she held various positions from Director of Sales and General Manager to Regional Vice President. Karlie has extensive extended stay and multi-family knowledge.

      Karlie received her BA in Foreign Languages and Cultures from Washington State University.

    • Erika Holguin VP, Labor Relations
    • Erika Holguin is the VP, Labor Relations for MCR. In this role, she oversees the employment and labor relations functions for union hotels.

      Previously, Erika served as Area Director, Labor Relations, and Director of Human Resources for the TWA Hotel.

      Prior to joining MCR, Erika served in New York-based senior human resources roles at the Genting Group. During her nine-year tenure, she was responsible for partnering with human resources and operations, educating employees on organized labor issues, and making recommendations on company policies and procedures with respect to labor issues. As part of her duties, she worked with at least seven trade unions. Previously, she worked at Blackstone.

      Erika received a BS in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations from Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

    • Nandu Kuppuswamy VP, Investor Relations
    • Nandu Kuppuswamy, CFA, is the VP, Investor Relations for MCR. In this role, he spearheads the company’s fundraising initiatives, and is responsible for delivering a positive investor experience.

      Prior to joining MCR, Nandu served as the Managing Partner at Ambrosian Sun Advisors, advising alternative investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity and venture capital. He has more than two decades of experience spanning investor relations, fundraising, asset allocation, due diligence, operations, analytics, research and strategy. He co-authored the book Marketing Alternative Investments – A Comprehensive Guide to Fundraising and Investor Relations for Private Equity and Hedge Funds, a reference text for a course at Harvard Business School.

      Nandu previously led investor relations at Sandstone Capital (hedge fund), Kotak Mahindra Bank (multi-asset), and Zodius Capital (PE/VC). During his tenure at Sandstone, he also held the position of Head of Analytics. As an asset allocator for the University of Richmond’s endowment (Spider Management), he was responsible for manager selection, due diligence and relationships across asset classes globally. His career began at Capital One, where he held multiple roles in strategy, product and risk, including risk management for an $8 billion amortizing portfolio.

      Nandu received an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He is a CFA charterholder and member of the CFA Society Stamford.

    • Benjamin Laster VP, Program Management
    • Benjamin Laster is VP, Program Management, for MCR. In this role, Benjamin is responsible for the standardization of company programs and initiatives across MCR’s national hotel portfolio.

      Benjamin has more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience, specializing in hotel operations, training and development, project management, customer experience strategy and brand analytics. He has held multiple positions both in hotels, including General Manager, and above property.

      Benjamin received a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

    • Rafael Luque VP, Execution
    • Rafael Luque is VP, Execution, for MCR.

      Rafael has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, starting as Overnight Security. During his hospitality career, Rafael has held General Manager and Area positions with leading hotel operators such as Hilton, Interstate Hotels and Island Hospitality.

      Rafael graduated from Colegio de Bachilleres in Mexico.

    • Chris McDonnell VP, Centralized Accounting
    • Chris McDonnell is VP, Centralized Accounting, for MCR. In this role, he oversees the centralized accounting functions and property-level Directors of Finance for the full-service hotels in the MCR portfolio.

      Prior to joining MCR, Chris was VP of Property Accounting at Remington Hotels, where he was responsible for managing the accounting teams for 22 full-service properties. Previously, Chris served as the Director of Finance at the Marriott Hotel and Golf Club in Fort Worth, Texas, and Director of Enterprise Applications and Regional Controller for Highgate Hotels.

      Chris received a BS in Economics/Finance and an MBA from the University of South Carolina.

       

    • Eston Miles VP, Technology Infrastructure
    • Eston Miles is VP, Technology Infrastructure, for MCR. In this role, Eston provides the strategic direction and oversight of all corporate and property technology needs, including long-term planning and development for all hotels within the MCR portfolio.

      Eston brings over 15 years of hospitality technology experience. Prior to joining MCR, Eston served as Director of IT Applications and Systems for the highly anticipated Equinox Hotels brand where he developed and executed an innovative and forward-thinking technology strategy, differentiating the brand within the luxury lifestyle space. Previously, his career included nearly a decade with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International where he served in various property and task force technology leadership positions across the country, as well as a corporate subject matter expert.

    • Rebecca Morse Director
    • Rebecca Morse is a Director of MCR. Rebecca’s focus is the creative, design and branding aspects of MCR’s independent hotels in New York City, including The High Line Hotel, the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport and the Gramercy Park Hotel.

      Previously, Rebecca was the Editor-in-Chief of the interior design and architecture publication The Home Observer. She also worked as an attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City.

      Rebecca received a BA from Harvard College and a JD from Georgetown University.

      She sits on the Board of Directors of the High Line, New York City’s 1.45-mile-long elevated public park, and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Juilliard School. She is also a trustee of St. Luke’s School in New York’s West Village. Rebecca is a Director of the American Friends of Covent Garden, the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.

    • Gina Mote VP, Risk Management
    • Gina Mote is VP, Risk Management, for MCR. In her role, Gina administers MCR’s comprehensive insurance program and assists with the procurement of coverage and risk analysis for MCR’s hotel, development and investment operations.

      With more than 24 years experience as an insurance broker, Gina has served as the Regional Risk and Marketing Manager for Brown & Brown and as a Senior Workers Compensation Adjuster for Safeco Insurance. In the 15 years prior to joining MCR, her focus was on insurance program management for large hospitality, financial and construction practices. Gina also served in the US Army.

       

    • Kirk Reed VP, Analytics and Reporting
    • Kirk Reed is VP, Analytics and Reporting, for MCR’s portfolio of full service and select service hotels, driving financial performance, leading internal and external operations reporting, and establishing and maintaining effective property standards and expense controls.

      Before joining MCR in 2022, Kirk worked for 14 years in the corporate headquarters of Starwood and IHG, leading the corporate investment, feasibility and financial analysis functions. He also spent several years performing hospitality advisory work, both for PricewaterhouseCoopers and independently.

      Kirk earned a BA in economics from the University at Buffalo, an MS in hospitality management from New York University and an MBA in finance from Columbia University.

    • Kristen Miller Reinsch Senior Corporate Counsel
    • Kristen A. Miller Reinsch is Senior Corporate Counsel at MCR. Kristen manages a broad range of legal matters relating primarily to MCR’s hotel management and operations business, including employment issues, commercial contracting, dispute resolution, litigation management and regulatory matters.

      Prior to joining MCR, Kristen was Senior Litigation Counsel for the privately held parent company of Omni Hotels & Resorts and Gold’s Gyms. In that role, Kristen managed a significant litigation docket across the operating companies and advised their executive business teams on legal and operational issues. Before going in-house, Kristen practiced complex commercial litigation for 12 years at several highly regarded litigation boutiques in Texas.

      Kristen received a JD from Washington University School of Law, an MA from University of Southern California and a BJ from University of Missouri.

    • Wendy Robison VP, Creative
    • Wendy Robison is VP, Creative, for MCR. In this role, Wendy oversees design and branding for MCR and its independent hotels across the country, including the 60-room The High Line Hotel in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and the 512-room TWA Hotel at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

      Prior to joining MCR, Wendy was Design Director for Seventeen magazine, as well as a contributing Design Director for several women’s magazines at Hearst, the world’s largest publisher of monthly magazines. Previously, Wendy was a designer at Lucky magazine.

      Wendy received a BJ from the University of Missouri.

    • Cheryl Sinclair VP, Human Resources
    • Cheryl Sinclair is the VP, Human Resources, for MCR. In this role, she oversees performance management, employee relations, onboarding, and other team member-related initiatives for corporate and non-union properties. 

      Prior to joining MCR, Cheryl most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for a start-up specializing in digital financial services for the gig economy. Previously she worked for Princess Cruises where she was brought in to help redesign the HR support model for over 60,000 ship and shore-based employees. She served as the chief of staff to the President of Princess Cruises and led a global team as head of talent management. A significant portion of her career was spent leading various HR teams at Farmers Insurance, where she worked to build and implement an HR service model in support of over 20,000 US-based employees.

       Cheryl received a BBA in Marketing from Texas Tech University.

    • James Spinks VP, Centralized Accounting
    • James Spinks is VP, Centralized Accounting, of MCR. In this role, he oversees the centralized accounting function for the hotels in the MCR portfolio.

      Prior to joining MCR in 2013, James was an Assistant Controller with Pillar Hotels & Resorts, where he led centralized accounting for 40-50 hotels. Previously, James served in various roles at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Hotels, and Bristol Hotels & Resorts.

      James received a BS in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas.

    • Randall Timms VP, Centralized Accounting
    • Randall Timms is VP, Centralized Accounting, of MCR. In this role, Randall leads a team of managers who provide accounting support for MCR’s large multi-hotel portfolio of limited and full-service hotels.

      Randall has more than 17 years of accounting experience in the hospitality industry. Previously, he was an Assistant Controller in the central accounting department of Pillar Hotels & Resorts for four years and a Supervising Senior Accountant in the partnership group of Wyndham International for eight years.

      Randall received a BS in Accounting from LeTourneau University.

    • Krista VanTol VP, Pricing
    • Krista VanTol is the VP of Pricing for MCR.

      Krista has almost 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining MCR, Krista spent seven years with White Lodging, where she worked in a Regional Revenue Management role with Hilton and Marriott brands, and on property as a General Manager for both Marriott and IHG brands. She also spent 12 years with Marriott International in various positions, including Regional Sales Specialist for the Midwest Region and Canada, Operational Task Support and Trainer for the Midwest Region and Canada, and Quality Assurance Auditor for the Residence Inn brand in the US and Canada. Krista has also traveled extensively in international recruiting and training roles.

      Krista received her BS from Central Michigan University.

    • Kristin Brown Senior Director of Investor Relations
    • Kristin Brown is Senior Director of Investor Relations for MCR. In this role, Kristin is responsible for managing MCR’s investor relationships and communications, as well as supporting MCR’s fundraising and capital formation efforts.

      Kristin has more than 20 years of experience in the finance, real estate and hospitality industry. Prior to joining MCR, Kristin served as the primary investor relations contact for several publicly traded real estate companies, including Service Properties Trust, Redwood Trust and W.P. Carey. Previously, Kristin was an equity analyst in the REIT space with KBW and Deutsche Bank.

      Kristin received an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BS in Finance and Management from the University of Virginia.

    • Leah Caruso Senior Director, Special Events & Partnerships
    • Leah Caruso is the Senior Director, Special Events & Partnerships for MCR. In this role, she oversees experiential hotel activations, special events and brand partnerships.

      Leah led experiential strategies at Hudson Yards New York and Westfield World Trade Center in New York City. Previously, she was the Director of Marketing & Special Events for Kate Spade & Company, where she served as the brand director for Tim Gunn, Chief Creative Officer and former Project Runway mentor.

    • Alon Ginzburg Director, Strategic Finance & Analytics
    • Alon Ginzburg is Director, Strategic Finance & Analytics, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for supporting MCR’s corporate financial planning as well as improving management reporting and analysis at the portfolio and property levels.

      Alon has more than 15 years of experience in budgeting and forecasting, management reporting and analysis, standardization and automation, and strategic projects.

      Previously, he held progressive finance positions at Dorilton Capital, Travelex and iHeartMedia, where he oversaw processes and continuous improvement within finance and accounting functions, using technology and data to drive efficiencies. Most recently, he worked on the implementation of Adaptive Planning (Workday’s Cloud EPM Software for Enterprise Planning).

      He received an MBA from Babson College and a BS in Finance from St. Louis University, where he studied abroad for two years at St. Louis’s Madrid campus.

    • Kyle McCaig Director of Technology – Service Delivery
    • Kyle McCaig is the Director of Technology – Service Delivery for MCR. In this role, Kyle is responsible for identifying, configuring and executing technology solutions across the corporate and property levels of MCR’s hospitality portfolio. Kyle works closely with all departments across MCR finding technology-based solutions to improve the company as a whole.

      Kyle’s career has included multiple technology positions ranging across the operations, product development, project management and software verticals.

      Kyle graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland.

    • Eric Ruvio Principal Software Engineer
    • Eric Ruvio is Principal Software Engineer for MCR. In his role, Eric is responsible for developing custom software solutions to solve specific business and operational challenges. Eric builds modern software applications that are deployed across MCR’s portfolio of hotels and corporate teams.

      Prior to joining MCR, Eric worked within the hospitality industry as a Director of Software Engineering, building website and e-commerce solutions for a wide variety of independent hotels and chains.

      Eric is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect. He earned an MS in Computer Science from Fordham University.

  • CREATIVE

    Becky Byron
    Art Director

    Becky Byron is the Art Director for MCR. In this role, she designs print and digital assets, as well as hotel collateral. Before joining the team, Becky was a Visual Designer at Condé Nast. Prior to that, she was a Digital Designer at Rent the Runway and has designed for publications such as Seventeen, Nylon.com and Cleveland Magazine. She has a BA in Journalism and Photography from Cleveland State University.

     

    Taylor Davies
    Creative Content Manager

    Taylor Davies is a Creative Content Manager at MCR, a role that taps into her past experience in editorial and copywriting to create custom content for MCR’s independent hotels. Prior to joining the team, she worked on creative campaigns as a copywriter at Oura Ring, and copy across all digital platforms for J.Crew. Previously, she contributed to InStyle magazine, NBC News and Teen Vogue, among others, as a freelance writer. She received a BA in Journalism from the University of Arizona.

     

    Katelyn Evans
    Creative Content Manager

    Katelyn Evans is a Creative Content Manager at MCR. In this role, she uses her editorial and copywriting background to create content for MCR’s independent hotels, including the TWA Hotel and The High Line Hotel. Prior to joining the team, Katelyn oversaw copy and brand marketing, from email and TikTok campaigns to packaging and retail, at Tarte Cosmetics. Previously, she wrote digital and print content for Macy’s and contributed to Popsugar’s beauty, fashion and lifestyle verticals. She received a BA in journalism from Northwestern University.

     

    Dana Gioia
    Sourcing Specialist

    Dana Gioia is a Sourcing Specialist for MCR. In this role, she sources new items and suppliers and collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure goods and services are delivered. Prior to joining MCR, Dana was a Senior Buyer at Westgate Resorts in Orlando, Florida, where she was responsible for ordering, expediting and resolving lost delivered items. Previously, she was a Buyer for Wyndham Destinations, managing supplier relationships and purchasing furniture, fixtures and equipment for 50+ WorldMark resorts. Dana received her BA in Communications from Queens College, CUNY.

     

    Suelain Moy
    Creative Content Manager

    Suelain Moy is a Creative Content Manager at MCR, where she taps into her editorial experiences as a journalist, editor and senior copywriter to create custom content for MCR’s independent hotels. She’s written for the 700,000-plus subscribers of the American Express Travel newsletter and launched digital assets for Audible, Bloomberg Philanthropies and The Corcoran Group’s Franchise Brand Marketing team. The author of Names to Grow On: Choosing A Name Your Baby Will Love, Suelain has contributed articles and profiles to Parenting, Entertainment Weekly, The Fiscal Times and Good Housekeeping. She received a BA in English from Yale University.

     

    Gretchen Vitamvas
    Production Director

    Gretchen Vitamvas is the Production Director of MCR. In this role, she oversees the creative team’s designs, working with vendors, preparing files for production, organizing timelines and maintaining schedules. Prior to joining MCR, Gretchen was an Art Director at Victoria’s Secret, managing the designers creating content for email, digital advertising and social media. Previously, she was a Production Director at Allure magazine and has worked in production roles for other Condé Nast and Time Inc. publications including Domino, Radar and Teen People. Gretchen received a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Queens College, CUNY.

  • EXECUTION

    Eileen Corrigan
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    Eileen Corrigan is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of several Hilton and Marriott branded hotels in Texas. Eileen is a hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience in roles including sales, training, revenue management and general management for full service and extended stay hotels. Additionally, Eileen has held positions with Hilton Worldwide as Director of Brand Support for Embassy Suites and Homewood Suites as Director of Sales and General Manager.

     

    Joe Coursolle
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    Joe Coursolle is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Sales and Operating efforts of Hilton and Marriott branded hotels throughout his regions in Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Colorado and Montana. Prior to joining MCR, Joe was a General Manager with Hilton Hotels for more than 20 years operating Focus, Full Service and Resort hotels in Minnesota, Texas, Missouri and Indiana. He also worked as a training consultant for IHG and as a General Manager for Drury Hotels.

     

    Edyta Fitzmaurice
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    Edyta Fitzmaurice is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of several Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott branded hotels in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and New Jersey. Prior to joining MCR, Edyta was the Hotel Manager at the Novotel New York Times Square (now known as M Social Hotel Times Square New York) for two years. A hospitality professional with more than 27 years of experience, her previous roles have included Director of Rooms, Director of Operations, and positions in Revenue and Training for full-service hotels at Starwood, Marriott and Radisson. She has received recognition for Highest Team Member Engagement and Outstanding Guest Satisfaction. Edyta earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management at Northeastern Illinois University.

     

    Hilda Garvey
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    Hilda Garvey is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. In this role, Hilda is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of several lifestyle hotels including The High Line Hotel, Ink 48 Hotel and the Royalton Hotel. She also oversees The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection and The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel in New York City. Prior to joining MCR, Hilda worked for Highgate Hotels as General Manager, managing Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Times Square properties in New York City. Previously, she also provided task force support to several hotels in both New York City and Miami, Florida. During her tenure at Highgate Hotels, Hilda earned several accolades, including 2012’s Moving the Needles Award. Hilda studied Hospitality Management and Business Administration at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland, and Hospitality Management at Cornell University.

     

    Shannon Keaney
    Regional Vice President, New York Execution

    Shannon Keaney is a Regional Vice President, New York Execution, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for driving revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction and associate development for MCR’s New York hotels. Prior to joining MCR, Shannon spent seven years with HEI Hotels as General Manager of The Westin New York Grand Central and Sheraton Parsippany Hotels. Previously, he held positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Wyndham, Marriott and Hilton properties in New York, New Jersey, South Carolina and Maryland. He has received recognition for Team Member Satisfaction, Transition Hotel of the Year, Regional RevPar, Outstanding Food & Beverage Catering, Group Sales Team and Sales Team of the Year.

     

    Matt Kinley
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    Matt Kinley is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. He previously served as Area General Manager for MCR, overseeing hotels in Connecticut and New York. Prior to joining MCR, Matt ran his own hotel consulting company, Hospitality Performance Enhancement Services, working primarily with Sage Hospitality, Wave Development and Jackson Street Hospitality. Matt spent 11 years with Hyatt Regency Hotels and six years with Meristar/Interstate Hotels as General Manager of various properties including Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, Hilton Dedham/Boston and Radisson Scottsdale Resort and Spa as well as serving as General Manager for HEI Hotels at Sheraton Ferncroft Resort Boston and The Westin Stamford Hotel in Connecticut.

     

    Kevin Klein
    Vice President, Food & Beverage

    Kevin Klein is Vice President, Food and Beverage, of MCR. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring brand compliance and operational standards while supporting local team leaders to create a positive venue experience, drive service excellence and achieve cost projections and revenue targets. Kevin collaborates with suppliers to gain increased value from vendors and service providers. Prior to joining MCR, he was Director of Food and Beverage for the Georgia Theatre Company and its subsidiary Mellow Mushroom restaurant operations. Kevin has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including senior management positions with various restaurant and hotel groups. He holds a BS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management, as well as an Associate’s Degree with Honors in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.

     

    Eric Regits
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    Eric Regits is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of several Hilton and Marriott branded hotels in Alabama, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Prior to joining MCR, Eric worked for Hilton, Marriott and IHG. He also has General Manager experience in both full service and select service hotels. While working with Moody National Companies, he earned many accolades, including General Manager of the Year in 2017 and 2019. He studied Business Administration at East Stroudsburg University.

     

    Logan Shinn
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    Logan Shinn is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. In this role, he oversees the daily operations and sales execution in multiple hotels throughout the southwest. Prior to joining MCR, Logan was a Regional Director of Operations with Prism Hotels & Resorts. Previously, Logan was a Dual General Manager, Area General Manager and Regional Vice President with Island Hospitality. He also held executive-level roles with Marriott International and Hyatt Regency and was the Marriott International Business Council Chair for the Tucson, Arizona, market. Logan has 10 years of restaurant experience, including fine dining, gourmet delicatessen and Starbucks. He is a Graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management.

     

    George Spilich
    Regional Vice President, Execution

    George Spilich is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of several select service and extended stay hotels in multiple states. Prior to joining MCR, George spent the last decade working for GF Management and Moody National Companies as both Area Manager and Regional Director of Operations. George also has General Manager experience in both full service and select service hotels, as well as task force experience with multiple Hilton and Marriott brands. He received a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from the University of Delaware.

  • FINANCE

    Stacy Harwell
    Director of Investment Accounting

    Stacy Harwell is Director of Investment Accounting for MCR. In this role, she is responsible for the accounting and reporting of the hotel ownership entities. Stacy has more than 15 years of accounting experience in the hospitality industry and three years in public accounting. Prior to joining MCR in 2015, Stacy worked as Corporate Accounting Manager for Wyndham International, Senior Auditor for Whitely Penn, and Restaurant Accountant for Brinker International. Stacy received a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma.

     

    Miguel Peña
    Senior Director of Investment Management

    Miguel Peña is Senior Director of Investment Finance for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the compliance and reporting of MCR’s fund investments, while also assisting with the company’s finance and investor relations efforts. Prior to joining MCR, Miguel was an Assistant Controller for a Private Equity Fund Administration services firm and a Senior Fund Accountant for Goldman Sachs Real Estate Funds with capital commitments totaling over approximately $10 Billion. Miguel began his career as an auditor for KPMG and received his BA in Accounting & Finance from St. John’s University.

  • INFRASTRUCTURE & PROCESS DESIGN

    Ysabel Huerta
    Training Manager

    Ysabel Huerta is a Training Manager for MCR. Prior to joining MCR in 2015, Ms. Huerta held a variety of positions with Marriott and Hilton, including Accounting Manager, Human Resources, Assistant General Manager and General Manager.

     

    John Koss
    Senior Director, Hotel Transitions

    John Koss is Senior Director, Hotel Transitions, for MCR. Prior to joining MCR, John held positions such as as Area VP of Operations, Regional Director of Operations and Corporate Training Manager with Reliance Hotel Group, Expotel Hospitality, LBA Hospitality and Davidson Hotels. He has more than 30 years of experience working with Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, IHG and independent hotels. During his tenure at Reliance Hotel Group and Expotel Hospitality, John oversaw hotel acquisitions and transitions. John holds degrees in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts.

     

    Patrick McCabe
    Training Manager

    Patrick McCabe is a Training Manager for MCR. Previously, he was a General Manager. Prior to joining MCR in 2015, Patrick held operations roles with several of Marriott International’s full service properties, including the Maui Marriott Resort, Tampa Westshore and Tampa Airport Marriott. He also served as a Regional Director of Operations for Mainsail Lodging and Development, overseeing the quality assurance standards of eight Marriott ExecuStay Corporate Housing franchises.

     

    Courtney Moore
    Training Manager

    Courtney Moore is a Training Manager for MCR. Courtney began her career at MCR in 2013 as a Front Desk Agent and worked her way up to General Manager in the Midland Odessa market. Previously, Courtney held an operations role with Fort Wood Hotels.

     

    Sarah Smith
    Training & Development Analyst

    Sarah Smith is a Training & Development Analyst for MCR. In this role, Sarah is responsible for tracking company initiatives and brand compliance across the portfolio. Sarah began her career at MCR in 2017 supporting the investment accounting team. Prior to joining MCR, Sarah was an executive assistant in commercial real estate development and property management in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

     

    Raechel Teeters
    Director of Strategic Initiatives

    Raechel Teeters is Director of Strategic Initiatives for MCR. Previously, she served as a Regional Director of Revenue Management. Prior to joining MCR in 2014, Raechel was a Regional Revenue Manager with White Lodging Services, overseeing hotels in Colorado and Utah. Raechel also spent six years with Marriott International, starting as a Front Desk Agent and working her way up to Senior Sales Manager, supporting full and select service hotels in the Western Mountain Pacific sales office.

  • INVESTMENTS, ANALYTICS & DEVELOPMENT

    Joe Addeo
    Director, Investments, Analytics & Development

    Joe Addeo has extensive experience implementing MCR corporate initiatives across various functions including leasing, retail operations, energy production, and third-party operator management. Prior to joining MCR, Joe was a Senior Analyst with Broadshore Capital Partners’ Special Situations Debt Group and a CMBS Analyst with Rialto Capital Advisors. Joe received his Master’s in Real Estate Development from New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, where he focused on hotel development and adaptive reuse.

     

    Matt Collins
    Director, Investments, Analytics & Development

    Matt Collins is a Director, Investments, Analytics & Development, for MCR. Prior to joining MCR, Matt was a Director at the Dream Hotel Group, a hotel brand and management company. Previously, Matt practiced law with the global law firms Shearman & Sterling LLP and Squire Patton Boggs LLP, where he was an Associate in their respective real estate groups. Matt received a BA from Princeton University, an MA from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in New York.

     

    Josh Egert
    Director, Capital Markets

    Josh Egert is a Director, Capital Markets, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for MCR’s debt capital markets activities, including new loan originations, refinancings, on-going management of the firm’s debt portfolio, monitoring financial markets, and managing lender relationships. Prior to joining MCR, Josh worked at LoanCore Capital, a Greenwich-based private equity firm, and Newmark, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate advisors. Josh is a graduate of The George Washington University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He was admitted to the bars of New York and New Jersey.

     

    Pete Foster
    Director, Investments, Analytics & Development

    Pete Foster is a Director, Investments, Analytics & Development, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for handling the company’s development and capital projects, value-add real estate strategies, business plan execution and special situations. Pete has been with MCR for over 6 years, first beginning in construction analysis and project management for the TWA Hotel’s ground-up development. Pete is a graduate of the University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies.

     

    Will Garson
    Director, Investments, Analytics & Development

    Will Garson is a Director, Investments, Analytics & Development, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for handling the company’s acquisition, development, disposition and capital market activities. Prior to joining MCR, Will was Vice President of Acquisitions at Sandpiper Lodging Trust, a private REIT focused on extended stay hotels. Previously, Will was an analyst at Hackney Real Estate Partners, a private real estate investment firm. Will is a graduate of Lafayette College.

     

    David Meister
    Director of Program Sourcing

    David Meister is Director of Program Sourcing for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company’s program management initiatives across various business units. Prior to joining MCR, David was an Associate with Leyton Properties, a residential developer focused on projects in the New York metropolitan area, and a Senior Financial Analyst with Marcus & Millichap. David has a master’s degree in Real Estate Finance from New York University and a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.

     

    Cecilia Mariscal
    Senior Associate, Investments, Analytics & Development

    Cecilia Mariscal is a Senior Associate, Investments, Analytics & Development, for MCR. In this role, she is responsible for assisting with the company’s acquisition, development, disposition and capital markets activities. Prior to joining MCR, Cecilia was a Senior Associate of Hotel Development for JLL, a publicly traded Fortune 500 real estate company. Previously, Cecilia was the Head of Acquisitions & Asset Management for Mar Group, a real estate investment firm. Cecilia is a graduate of the University of San Diego.

     

    Quinn Mann Montano
    Associate, Investments, Analytics & Development

    Quinn Mann Montano is an Associate, Investments, Analytics & Development, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for assisting with the company’s development and capital projects, value-add real estate strategies, business plan execution and special situations. Prior to joining MCR, Quinn oversaw hotel investments and asset management at Edge Investments, a boutique investment firm. Previously, he served as a project manager at the Witkoff Group and Washington D.C. Management. Quinn is a graduate of Northeastern University and received his Master’s in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

  • INVESTOR RELATIONS

    Shannon Regenscheid
    Director of Investor Relations

    Shannon Regenscheid is Director of Investor Relations for MCR. In this role, Shannon serves as a point of contact for MCR investors and works closely with the Investment Finance team to manage distribution and communications efforts, as well as support fundraising activity. Shannon has 15 years of experience in finance and commercial real estate. Prior to joining MCR, Shannon held positions in asset management, consulting and project leasing. Previously, she was an Investment Analyst for Prudential Asset Resources. She also served as a consultant, sourcing her own commercial real estate investment clients in the Dallas Fort Worth market. Shannon holds a BS in Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Texas real estate license.

  • LEGAL, RISK MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY

    Rick Hibbs
    Director of Licensing

    Rick Hibbs is Director of Licensing for MCR. He is responsible for obtaining new business, health, liquor and operational licenses, and for directing the licensing aspects of all acquisition, disposition, and operational transition transactions. He also manages license administration and renewals, and coordination with local hotel staff on matters related to license compliance. Prior to joining MCR, Rick was a consultant at a firm that provided licensing services in all 50 states. Previously, he spent more than 25 years as an architect in workplace strategy and corporate interiors. Rick graduated from Texas A&M University.

  • SALES

    Kim Aviles
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Kim Aviles is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. She is a hospitality professional with more than 23 years of experience including with multi-brand full and select service properties throughout the northeast United States. Prior to joining MCR, Kim was a Regional DOSM with HHM, where she oversaw properties in Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Harrisburg. Her primary responsibilities included achieving and exceeding top line revenue and market share growth, as well as strategic positioning within the sales process. This included training and development of GM, DOS and support staff to secure success within the region.

     

    Jason Bartschi
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Jason Bartschi is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for implementing strategic sales plans that focus on increasing revenue and market share penetration to hotels within his region. Additionally, he provides leadership support as well as training and development. Jason has 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the hotel industry, including roles in full service, focused service and extended stay properties. Prior to joining MCR, Jason was a sales leader at a Hilton property managed by GF Management for 10 years. He has also held sales roles with Marriott and IHG managed properties. Jason began his hotel sales career in 2000 with Growth Properties. He received a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management from East Stroudsburg University.

     

    Casipia Breland
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Casipia Breland is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, Casipia is responsible for implementing strategic sales plans to increase revenue and market share penetration. Additionally, she provides leadership support as well as training and development. Casipia has 15 years of sales and marketing experience with multiple brands in the hospitality industry, including Hyatt, Marriott and Hilton. Prior to joining MCR, Casipia worked for Island Hospitality Management and Concord Hospitality.

     

    Elaine Carter
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Elaine Carter is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, Elaine is responsible for implementing strategic sales plans that focus on increasing revenue and market share penetrations to hotels within her region. Additionally, she provides leadership support as well as training and development. Elaine has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the hotel industry which includes roles in full-service, focused-service, limited-service, extended stay and independent hotel properties. Prior to joining MCR in 2013, Elaine was a Regional and Area Director of Sales for Remington Hotels. She has also worked as a Sales Director for LodgeWorks Partners, Hyatt, Dimension Development, and Bristol Hotels. Elaine served as the 104th ASG S1 Army Hotel Billeting, Director of Marketing and MWR programs. She received her BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Maryland.

     

    Christina Irizarry
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Christina Irizarry is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, Christina drives business growth through strategic sales initiatives. Prior to joining MCR, Christina held various sales roles in different markets within the Dallas/Fort Worth area for Island Hospitality Management.

     

    Christene Main
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Christene Main is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, she is responsible for implementing strategic sales plans that focus on increasing revenue and market share penetration for hotels within her region. Additionally, she provides leadership support as well as training and development.

     

    Kelley McCoy
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Kelley McCoy is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue and improve market share. She provides leadership, support and training to the hotel teams in her region. Previously, Kelley was Senior VP of Sales for Copper Hospitality and held several positions at Hilton Worldwide providing support for brands including Embassy Suites, Hilton Suites and Hampton. Kelley received a BS in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University.

     

    Katie Musgrave
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Katie Musgrave is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, Katie oversees the sales efforts of multiple hotel sales teams in her region, providing strategic and dedicated support. Along with leading her team to success in top-line sales and market share growth, her responsibilities include sales process implementation, recruitment, training and development. She applies her extensive experience in the hospitality industry to target and reach specific goals in revenue generation and sales leadership. Katie is a graduate of New Mexico State University with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management and a double minor in Business Administration and Marketing.

     

    Nicholas Thiele
    Regional Vice President, Sales

    Nicholas Thiele is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the sales efforts of multiple hotel brands throughout his region which includes the greater Arizona portfolio. Nicholas provides strategic and tactical support to his region and is responsible for sales leadership and revenue generation. His primary responsibilities include achieving top line sales and market share growth as well as brand collaboration, strategic positioning, sales process implementation, training and development, resource allocation, hotel acquisitions, property openings and recruiting.

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