Objective

To launch the next chapter of my career by utilizing my expertise in the resort and primary real estate markets, short term rental/property management, and global home exchange industries to propel the success of your overall company, while continually learning from a leadership team that has a proven track record of success.

I am confident that my expertise in the world of "best of class" real estate development and management can dovetail smoothly into any competitive situation where quality of product, customer service, persuasion, inspirational leadership, relationship management, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and pure sales capabilities are relevant.

Summary of Qualifications

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Extensive Experience

A lifetime of comprehensive real estate and travel industry experience spanning 24+ years

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Geographic Reach

Expertise in luxury real estate development across CO, VA, WV, GA, NC, SC, FL, NM, ID, UT, CA, MT, NH, TN, and Turks and Caicos Islands

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Leadership Roles

Senior Vice President positions at Legacy International, THIRDHOME, and Natural Retreats US LLC

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Business Development

Launched and scaled national STR business to $150M+ annual revenue as employee #1

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M&A Expertise

7+ years managing M&A, sourcing and closing 17 STR businesses across the United States

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Team Leadership

Proven track record managing and inspiring high-producing sales teams to exceed project goals

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Community Leadership

President of Preserve Community Association, Bundoran Farm Community Association, and Virginia Hot Springs Preservation Trust

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Deal Making

Innovative dealmaker and closer with proven track record across multiple premier organizations

Professional Experience

Senior Vice President - Real Estate Sales

May 2024 - Present

Legacy International

  • Oversee sales and marketing for various real estate projects in Austin, TX, Central Coast, CA, San Miguel, MX, and Tucson/Scottsdale, AZ markets
  • Legacy International is a collection of real estate consulting, sales and marketing firms, specializing in master planned communities, neighborhoods and urban mixed-use residences throughout the world

Consultant - Real Estate Development and Short-Term Rental Industries

November 2021 - Present
  • Provide real estate brokerage oversight, direction, strategic planning, and training on development proformas, mergers & acquisitions, and sales processes

Senior Vice President - Business Development

November 2021 - Present

THIRDHOME

  • Responsible for sourcing, recruiting, negotiating and closing on Affiliate Partnerships within the hotel, resort development, real estate and short-term rental (STR) industries, representing over $12M in annual revenue
  • Overseeing the management of each partnership account, ensuring membership growth, and resulting travel/exchange revenue
  • Participating board seat on the Executive Committee, and shareholder

Senior Vice President - Business Development

January 2010 - November 2021

Natural Retreats US LLC

  • Launched US brand for NR US LLC
  • Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, closing, and transitioning all vacation rental/property management business acquisitions
  • Successfully acquired and transitioned 17 standalone vacation rental companies throughout the US (Avg purchase price $3.75MM)
  • As employee #1 for NR US LLC, responsible for scaling the business from $0.00 to over $150M gross annual revenue

Managing Real Estate Broker

June 2011 - December 2022

Natural Realty/Natural Retreats US LLC

  • Oversaw all real estate brokerage, property management, and short-term vacation rental transactions across the US
  • Successfully managed the sellout and completion of Bundoran Farm, Charlottesville, VA (Ranked in top five ULI Conservation Based Communities in North America)

Managing Director/VP of Real Estate Sales

December 2007 - June 2011

Celebration Associates

  • Developed and implemented sales strategies for all active Celebration Associates projects
  • Managed/Lead/Mentored individual Project Sales Directors and their Sales Teams to craft processes, policies and procedures uniquely appropriate for each project
  • Responsible for bringing in new business/project development as well as managing corporate alliances/advisory relationships
  • Successfully developed/supported sales and marketing efforts for Homestead Preserve, Hot Springs, VA, Bundoran Farm, Charlottesville, VA, and The Mount Washington Hotel/Resort, Bretton Woods, NH

Managing Sales Leader

December 2004 - November 2007

Celebration Associates/Homestead Preserve

  • Effectively managed a sales team through three successful pre-construction home site releases
  • Lead sales team through 160 home site closings and helped establish Homestead Preserve as the premier conservation-based community development in the United States

Director of Sales and Marketing

October 2002 - November 2004

Playground Destination Properties

  • Effectively managed a team of six Sales Advisors for the first Caribbean venture in company's history, Veranda, TCI
  • Successfully managed largest and fastest real estate sales launch effort in the history of The Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Successfully conducted Intrawest/Playground's first ever selection day done entirely through Power of Attorney contracts

Sales Leader

August 2001 - October 2002

Playground Destination Properties

  • Effectively sold real estate and co-managed six successful sales launches in both Snowshoe, West Virginia and Savannah Quarters, Georgia
  • Empowered Discovery Center Team to promote resort tempo and launch sales

Sales Executive/Advisor

September 2000 - August 2001

Intrawest, Snowshoe Development

  • Intrawest Sales Hall of Fame
  • Intrawest International Tempo Sales of The Year Award for 2001
  • Effectively managed extensive resort client database from introduction to sales closings

Director of Banquets/Restaurant Development

September 1999 - September 2000

Aspen Ski Company

  • Director of The Little Nell conference/banquet services
  • Oversaw the opening of The Aspen Mountain Club from initial design to successful first season opening
  • Responsible for managing a team of up to 60 employees at a time

Director of Banquets/Development

June 1994 - September 1999

Vail Resorts/Orient Express

  • Effectively managed $3MM revenue budget per annum
  • Held Director's position at "The Lodge at Vail" conference/banquet services
  • Successfully directed event operations and all restaurant/catering outlets

Education & Credentials

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Bachelor of Arts - English

Randolph Macon College

Ashland, Virginia | 1989-1993

Serve on Board of Associates

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Real Estate Broker's Licenses

Colorado • Virginia • West Virginia • Georgia
North Carolina • New Mexico • Turks and Caicos

Get in Touch

Location

750 Founders Avenue
Eagle, Colorado 81631

Phone

434-996-8543

Excellent references from current business partners/employers, former employees and industry peers available upon request