• Over 25 years of hospitality industry experience, with a focus on leadership, operations, and hotel development
• Skilled in opening and positioning hotels, from ground-breaking to FF&E setup, even under challenging conditions like the COVID-19 pandemic
• Awarded 2023 GM to Watch, 2024 40 Over 40, and Yarmouth Business Leader of the Year
• Nominated for multiple awards, including Tourism Business of the Year, Equity & Diversity Advancement, Customer Service Award, Community Impact Award, and more
• Expertise in pre-openings, team leadership, and strategic business planning
• Proven ability to deliver consistent performance across luxury, lifestyle, and full-service hotels
• Adept at cultivating high-performance teams and building a strong guest-focused culture
• Strong business acumen in financial management, revenue forecasting, and cost control
• Passionate about service excellence and creating positive, lasting guest experiences
• International experience in multicultural environments, leading cross-functional teams with a focus on growth and sustainability in the hospitality industry

• 28 years of experience in hotels and restaurants, 7 years specifically of food and beverage management
• 22 years hotel operations
• 19 years developing hotels through new construction and renovations with various brands; Tru by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn & Suites, Radisson, Four Seasons by Sheraton, Wingate by Wyndham, Crowne
• Expertise in financial analysis, budget development and revenue forecasting
• Expertise in project management

• Instrumental in the start-up of Fortis Properties Inc., Hospitality Division
• Co-founder of Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
• Co-founder Holloway Lodging Real Estate Investment Inc.
• Hospitality intelligence honed over 40 years; 30 in senior hospitality management and development positions
• Credited with 100+ hotel real estate developments and acquisitions
• IHG Owner's Association (Global) - Past Chair
• Mount Saint Vincent University - Board of Governors & Advancement & External Relations Committee Member
• Tourism Industry Association of NS - Past Chair
• IHG - Involved in numerous committees over his career
• Awarded the “Nova Scotia Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal” in recognition of significant service to Tourism; Awarded “Developer of the Year” (Canada) by IHG; Awarded “International Development Award” by Wyndham Worldwide; Awarded “Vision Award” from the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry Association
• Re-development and reimagining of the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, NS

Intergy (a division of Pacrim) is a global, fully integrated e-commerce, central reservation company that specializes in the hospitality industry. This unique Pacrim enterprise further promotes Pacrim’s ability to gain a decisive competitive advantage and drive bottom line performance. In fact, Intergy clients average sales ranging from 3-10 additional occupancy points – one of the best rates in our industry – over their own marketing efforts. The result is innovative, integrated marketing and sales solutions that allow our clients to monitor, manage and improve return on investment.

To learn more about Intergy, their services and how Intergy can help your hotel. Visit them online; www.intergy.ca.