 Partial Client List - LNR Property Corporation
- Berkadia
- Midland Loan Services
- KeyBank Real Estate Capital
- Prudential Real Estate Investors
- GE Capital
- CW Capital
- Centerline Servicing
- J.E. Roberts Companies
- Ciena Capital
- Fairfield Financial Group
- Westmont Hospitality Group
- State Bank & Trust Company
- Apple REIT
- Baywood Hotels
- GF Management
- HGM Hospitality
- Hotel Specialists, Inc.
- Janus Hotels and Resorts
- Kemmons Wilson Companies
- Milestone Capital Corporation
- Ocean Hospitalities
- Premier Hospitality
- Prism Hotels and Resorts
- ZMC Hotels
| H. Keith Thompson
Principal
Office #: 770.692.1605
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Keith Thompson, the founding principal of Hotel AG, has worked within the hotel industry for 21 years, and has been involved with hundreds of hotel transactions with a combined market value into the billions. Keith began his career in 1980 in the food and beverage side of the industry, progressing into real estate ownership by 1988 and into the brokerage side of hotel real estate by 1990. He possesses a keen understanding of complex operational and sales issues that often impact value, while maintaining a personal, yet strategic approach.
Interests/Activities/Family
Keith has been married for over 32 years, with two daughters ages 26 and 23. He teaches a couples Sunday School class at Community Bible Church and has been a Deacon for over 22 years. Keith’s favorite pastimes include running, wakeboarding, water skiing and muscle cars. Industry Accomplishments - National Rookie of the Year for a hotel brokerage association in 1990
- National award for most sold hotels in 1991
- Handled or been involved in nearly 540 hotel transactions
- Personal dollar volume of hotels sold nearing 5 billion
- Founder of Hotel AG
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|  Brad Sinclair
Vice President
Office #: 770.692.1605
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With an interest and skill set favoring investment strategy, Brad Sinclair focuses his efforts on managing efficient brokerage transactions. In his career, Brad has closed nearly $140 million in sales, primarily with Marriott and Hilton branded hotels. His background also includes non-profit work within the metro-Atlanta area.
Interests / Activities / Family
Brad is married and lives with his wife and two dogs in South Atlanta. He sits on the board of a non-profit organization, enjoys leading musical worship at church, watching movies, reading books, working in the yard, and traveling with his wife. Industry Accomplishments
Began his hotel brokerage career when he joined Hotel AG in June 2007 Handled or been involved in 13 hotel transactions Personal dollar volume of hotels sold nearing $140,000,000.00 Vice President of Hotel AG
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|  Lanie Beth Sinclair
Vice President
Office #: 770.692.1605
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Sales strategy comes naturally to Lanie Beth Sinclair, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Christian Women's Leadership from Samford University. Currently representing nearly 10 Marriott and Hilton-branded properties, Lanie Beth focuses her efforts on properties located in the Central and Southeast U.S. markets.
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|  Alex White
Vice President
Office #: 770.692.1605
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With a passion for hotel assets and a focused commitment towards client needs Alex White utilizes a comprehensive selling strategy that drives positive results. A student of the Hospitality Industry, Alex began his career by attending Cornell University. Additionally, Alex has a deep history in lodging working with some of the world’s finest hotel companies in an operations and sales capacity including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Benchmark Hospitality. His experience in hotel real estate stems from working as a real estate advisor for several global real estate firms. In his real estate career, Alex’s has been involved with real estate transactions ranging from limited service to full service in both urban and suburban markets totaling more than $500,000,000.
Interests / Activities / Family
Recently married, Alex lives with his wife, Chrissy, in downtown Atlanta with their dog and cat. Alex is extremely involved with the Cornell Hotel Society, the Council on Public Policy and his neighborhood development association. He enjoys all things related to food, photography, reading anything he can get his hands on and spending time with his wife. Industry Accomplishments
A graduate of the Hotel School at Cornell University Began hotel real estate career in 1999 with HVS International Has been involved with multiple real estate assignments totaling more than $500,000,000 Vice President for Hotel AG
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|  Victor Kalyanji
Vice President
Office #: 770.692.1605
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Victor Kalyanji, is Vice President of Hotel AG, has more than a decade of experience in hotel ownership, development and management. Now focusing on single asset and portfolio sales, Victor brings personal experience to the table, having owned independent and franchised hotels in, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois and Ohio. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a member of the Asian American Hotel Owner’s Association (AAHOA).
Interests / Activities / Family
Victor is originally from Ohio, he and his family moved to Atlanta last year. He has been married for three years and enjoys traveling and reading. Industry Accomplishments
Developed Comfort Inn, 1994-1995, Akron Ohio Acquired Comfort Inn, 1998, Columbus Ohio Developed Country Inn & Suites, 1999, Columbus Ohio Developed Hampton Inn & Suites, 2002, Hilliard Ohio Acquired Quality Suites, 2003, Dublin Ohio Acquired La Quinta, 2005, Atlanta Georgia Acquired Ramada Limited, 2007, Phoenix City Alabama
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|  Tom Huegel
Vice President
Office #: 770.692.1605
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Tom Huegel joined Hotel Assets Group in mid-2008 after a fifteen-year career with Hilton Hotels in both Hotel and Gaming Development. Most recently, Tom served as Sr. Director of Franchise Development for Hilton from 1997 through early 2008, focusing on the S.E. region of the U.S. for the full spectrum of Hilton’s brands from the select-service brands including Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites to their full-service brands including Hilton, Doubletree and Embassy Suites. Prior to his career with Hilton, Tom was Director of Development Planning and Feasibility for Promus Hotels and Holiday Corporation. In this role, he conducted due diligence, forecasting and feasibility work for all corporate owned and managed projects. The combination of franchise development and corporate development for these two major hotel companies has given him a strong understanding of hotel markets, brands and the development process, along with financial forecasting and asset valuation.
Interests / Activities / Family
Tom has been married for over 20 years with two sons ages 18 and 15. He is very active in their lives and interests as well as his church. Tom’s favorite pastimes include golf, skiing and other sports activities. Industry Accomplishments
Top Franchise Developer nationwide for Hilton Hotels 6 of 8 years from 2000 to 2008 Produced more than 220 deals for Hilton during his 11-year tenure totaling over $300 Million in fee volume for the company.
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|  Wendy Blissett, CCIM
Vice President
Office #: 678.596.9669
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Wendy Blissett began her career in commercial real estate with an Atlanta-based hotel brokerage firm in 1994, concentrating on client relations, sales support and hotel market research. After five years, Wendy took a position as operations manager for a company providing Web-based software solutions for the corporate real estate industry. In 2001, she returned to hotel brokerage where she has been involved in nearly every type and size of disposition transactions. Wendy holds a wide range of experience in individual hotel assets, as well as complicated portfolio transactions valued over $100 million. She is a graduate of Georgia State University and holds the prestigious CCIM industry designation.
Interests / Activities / Family
Wendy is married and has two boys, ages 2 and 8 months. She is very active in her church and is a member of the Junior League of Atlanta. Wendy’s favorite pastimes include reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends.
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|  Michael Bernath
Vice President
Office #: 770.692.1605
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During his professional career, Michael Bernath has served in a number of roles within the hospitality industry. With a concentration on finance, market analysis and investment, Michael has assisted in the closing of over $80M in select service hotel transactions. Prior to joining Hotel Assets Group, Michael served as the Vice President of Acquisitions and Finance for Peachtree Hotel Group, LLC. While at Peachtree, Michael focused on investor relations, sourcing new acquisitions, securing financing for new acquisition and new construction projects, and market analysis. Michael began his career in the hospitality industry with Moody National Companies in Dallas, TX, serving as Assistant Vice President of Originations. At Moody National, Michael focused on securing debt financing for third party hoteliers. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business with a B.B.A. in Economics.
Interests / Activities / Family
Michael is very active in his community. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Triple Play Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization based in Atlanta, GA. The Triple Play Foundation is dedicated to using sports to promote education, health, and community service to at-risk youths in the Atlanta and Athens areas. In his spare time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, softball, and golf, as well as enjoying University of Georgia Bulldogs football.
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|  Scott Foster
Vice President / Financial Analyst
Office #: 770.692.1605
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Currently focused on investment sales, Scott Foster is involved in hotel real estate in most US regions. He has closed numerous hotel transactions in 2007 and 2008. Prior to beginning his real estate career, Scott was involved in non-profit service across the state of Georgia. He is a graduate of Georgia State University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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|  Elaine Thompson
Office Administrator
Office #: 770.692.1605
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Elaine Thompson, has been with Hotel AG from its inception as book keeper and office manager. She brings to Hotel AG over 25 years of administrative and financial experience. Originally working for the state government, Elaine brings real marketplace experience as well as strategic problem solving skills.
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|  Joshua Stockdale
Web/Graphic Director
Office #: 770.692.1605
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As graphic designer and Internet specialist, Joshua Stockdale coordinates a variety of branding and technology tasks for the company. Web design and architecture is both his passion and company responsibility. Joshua is a graduate of Clayton State College and State University, and also holds a visual communications degree from American Intercontinental University. He is currently seeking an engineering certificate in web programming.
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|  Leslie Wilkins
Business/Market Analyst
Office #: 770.692.1605
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Leslie Wilkins works as a technical writer and analyst. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in December 2008 from North Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and has been with the firm since graduation. She is currently living in Atlanta.
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