About
Boutique Hotel Professionals is the new gold standard of hospitality management focusing…
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Education
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Cornell University
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Courses:
• Mastering the Time Value of Money
• Making Capital Investment Decisions
• Risk and Return: How to Identify, Measure, and Incorporate Into Capital Budgeting Decisions
• Raising Capital: The Process, the Players, and Strategic Considerations
• Understanding Financial Statements
• Using Ratio Analysis to Evaluate Financial Performance -
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Courses:
• Control of Hotel Real Estate
• Strategic Hospitality Management I: Formulating Strategy
• Strategic Hospitality Management II: Creating Value
• Strategic Hospitality Management III: Implementing Strategy
• Financial Analysis of Hotel Investments
• Competitive Advantage and Profitability -
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Courses:
• Achieving Hotel Asset Management Objectives
• Developing an Asset Management Strategy
• Valuing Hotel Investments Through Effective Forecasting
• Valuing Hotel Intellectual Property and Structuring the Capital Stack -
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Hotel Administrator
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Issued
Honors & Awards
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Detroit 500
DBusiness
DBusiness Top 500 list of The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Metro Detroit
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2019 RD Musser Hotelier of the Year
Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism
This award is for "a visionary owner or general manager who has maintained the highest standard of innkeeping over the expanse of their career. An innovator who has continually sought to surpass expectations by mentoring rising associate stars and developing new practices which positively impact experience." RD Musser was the face of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island for more than 60 years, and his attention to detail was seen throughout the property. RD Musser and his family have owned and…
This award is for "a visionary owner or general manager who has maintained the highest standard of innkeeping over the expanse of their career. An innovator who has continually sought to surpass expectations by mentoring rising associate stars and developing new practices which positively impact experience." RD Musser was the face of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island for more than 60 years, and his attention to detail was seen throughout the property. RD Musser and his family have owned and operated the Grand Hotel for more than three generations and have set a standard for gracious hospitality in our industry.
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Concours d'Elegance of America MVP
Concours d'Elegance of America
Have you ever had one of those days when you are knocked right off of your feet and WOW’d by that awesome client? We have hosted the Concours d’Elegance of America for the past seven years at The Inn at St. John’s and it was an amazing feeling yesterday when I was presented this recognition. It is an honor to host such a prestigious event and having a wonderful partnership with them. This would not be possible without my incredible team and their willingness to always go above and beyond. We…
Have you ever had one of those days when you are knocked right off of your feet and WOW’d by that awesome client? We have hosted the Concours d’Elegance of America for the past seven years at The Inn at St. John’s and it was an amazing feeling yesterday when I was presented this recognition. It is an honor to host such a prestigious event and having a wonderful partnership with them. This would not be possible without my incredible team and their willingness to always go above and beyond. We have built a tremendous team over the years and I am very proud of each and everyone of them!
Organizations
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American Hotel & Lodging Association AHLA - Independents & Boutiques Committee
Co-Chairman
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Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan (HTIM)
Board Member
- PresentThe Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan (HTIM) is dedicated to giving employees in the hospitality industry the skills they need to rise in their careers. With convenient, flexible course schedules and nationally recognized certifications, the training programs open the door to new opportunities.
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Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Fund
Board Trustee
- PresentThe MRL Fund was formed December 1, 1992 as the Michigan Restaurant Association Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Fund (MRA SIWCF). It was endorsed as a program available exclusively to members of the Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA).
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Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA)
Chairman & Board Member
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Visit Detroit - DMCVB
Board Member
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Visit Detroit - DMCVB Owner's Advisory Committee
Chairman
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American Hotel & Lodging Association AHLA - GM Roundtable Committee
Co-Chair
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Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) - PAC and Government Affairs Committee
PAC and Government Affairs Committee
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Check-In Michigan formerly Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association (MLTA)
Board Member
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