HTL Hotel Management Senior Management Biographies

Anthony Dimond, Director Receivership & Asset Management

Excellent distressed hotel asset turnaround experience as a court appointed receiver and U.S. trustee including portfolio management
Asset management experience for over 100 hotels and conference centers including: Four Seasons, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental Omni, Radisson and Starwood managed properties
Renovation coordination expertise that encompasses numerous hotels totaling several hundred million dollars in scope
Owner of a hotel property management with a portfolio of limited and full service hotels
Graduate of Georgetown University and former certified public accountant

Senior executive management positions with three national hotel management companies
Owner/operator of limited, full service and resort hotels including ground up development and entitlement expertise
Former partner with an international CPA firm with a primary practice focus on hotel auditing, internal controls and operational consulting
Asset Manager responsible for oversight of two commercial real estate portfolios each consisting of office buildings, retail outlets and over 25 full or limited service hotels with more than 8,000 rooms
Frequent speaker at hotel industry conferences and publisher of numerous articles addressing hotel ownership and operational matters
Graduate of the School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University

Unit operational experience with both Stouffer’s and Sheraton Hotel Corporations
Unit experience includes larger properties of between 400 to 500 guestrooms
Experienced in ground-up development of hospitality projects
Project management experience with purchasing and implementation of FF&E packages
In depth consultant experience advising on hotel operational matters
Strong skills in evaluating and developing hotel market positioning strategies
Graduate of The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University

Over seventeen years in public accounting with an international CPA firm specializing in the hospitality industry. Responsible for providing audits under both US GAAP and International standards, as well as internal control studies, due diligence and other acquisition services
Prior to public accounting, worked with a receiver for distressed hotel properties by acting as an interim controller while installing efficient and effective controls and systems that could be followed by a downsized staff and new controller
IT expertise in implementing various new systems for front office and general accounting
Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) of the Year for 2009, President of the Northern California chapter of the association for Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP), and member of the national HFTP Certificate Advisory Council
Graduate of Santa Clara University, School of Business Administration and of Golden Gate University, School of Taxation

Extensive background experience in food and beverage operations with Bohemian Club, ARAMARK Food Services, Hyatt, Fairmont, and Aspen Lodge Ranch and Resort
Rooms Division Experience with Carefree Resorts, Wyndham, Howard Plaza Hotel, and Boomerang Lodge
Strong revenue management, marketing and sales experience with Four Seasons, Crowne Plaza, Starwood, Choice, Ramada, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, and Sierra Land Group.
Industry Advisory Board Chair and Instructor, Introduction to the Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Sales and Marketing, Menu Planning, and Hotel and Restaurant Accounting Mission College's Hospitality Management School, Santa Clara, CA
Graduate of the Cornell University, School of Hotel Management, President - Northern California Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society

Strong property management experience with Hyatt Hotels, Hiltons, Ritz Carlton, and luxury independent hotels
Pre-opening experience for properties ranging between 200-2,100 rooms
Former executive with major hotel management and franchise organizations
Asset management experience with individual hotels and portfolios
Hospitality consultant for over 20 years, performing market studies, appraisals and impact studies
Mystery Shopper, Operational Reviewer for numerous hotels and restaurants
Graduate of University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

Previously, Vice President of Shubh Hotels, he comes from a solid hospitality management background.
Has worked in all levels of hotel management, giving him the skills needed to effectively understand what is required for each hotel investment.
Worked as an asset manager and investor of commercial real estate, responsible for the analysis and negotiation of real estate deals, mortgage loans, partnership agreements and conversion of company owned and third party managed hotels.
Past employment with Lane, Outrigger and Helmsley Hotels has helped shape our industry knowledge that encompasses management, acquisition, conversions and repositioning of hotels in a wide variety of markets.
Received his Certification in Real Estate, Development and Hotel Investment EPA ISO 14001, Advanced Hotel Investment Asset Management, Computerized Hotel Valuations FF&E Refurbishment for Hotels and Restaurants from Cornell University.
Has BS Business Administration degree from Arkansas State University.
Attended Hilton Hotel School at the University of Houston where he participated in RINA post graduate program, and attended ALIS and UCLA Hotel Conferences annually.