He has received recognition for Team Member Satisfaction, Transition Hotel of the Year, Regional RevPar, Outstanding Food & Beverage Catering, Group Sales Team and Sales Team of the Year. Mr. Mituzas has 35 years of human resources, labor relations and hotel operations experience. He serves on the advisory board of New York Universitys Tisch Center of Hospitality and on the Policy Advisory Board for the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Miles brings over 15 years of hospitality technology experience. Our beautiful building feels like the grand dame of Chelsea, and weve always wanted it to be an anchor for our special neighborhood. Mr. Pea began his career as an auditor for KPMG and received his BA in Accounting & Finance from St. Johns University. If you are leaving to view a video on a third-party website, the views expressed in the video are as of the date in the broadcast. Before joining the team, Ms. Byron was a Visual Designer at Cond Nast. All information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy is not guaranteed, and reliance should not be placed on the information presented. The hotel business is very dynamic. If they want to be in this business, wed love that, but the key to success in life is enjoying what you do. Mr. Laster received a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Senior Corporate Counsel. He also led the Internal Audit and Controls practice for Bridgepoint Consulting, where he was the outsourced Chief Audit Executive for both public and private companies. Joe Delli Santi is Chief Investment Officer of MCR. Daniel-Thomas Palm is Director of Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable for MCR. Suelain Moy is a Creative Content Manager at MCR, where she taps into her experiences as a journalist, editor and senior copywriter to create custom content for MCRs independent hotels. Regional Vice President, Execution. We really listen to each other and can both make each other laugh! BBH: What the biggest risk youve ever taken at MCR? Any reference to tax matters is not intended to be used, and may not be used, for purposes of avoiding penalties under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or other applicable tax regimes, or for promotion, marketing or recommendation to third parties. Sarah Smith Mr. Farquhar is responsible for investor reporting of MCRs fund investments and assists with finance and investor relations efforts. Times Square Sheraton trades to MCR for $356M - The Real Deal New York Jason Bartschi is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. Miguel Pea is Senior Director of Investment Finance for MCR. Becky Byron is the Art Director for MCR. Ms. Ross has 35 years of experience with accounting, financial reporting and investor reporting for private equity and public commercial real estate investment funds. We bought about 110 hotels and built 20 hotels. Prior to joining MCR, he served for 10 years as the CEO of Hospitality Investors Trust, a public non-traded hotel REIT comprised of over 140 Hilton and Marriott hotels. He also manages license administration and renewals, and coordination with local hotel staff on matters related to license compliance. Ms. Johnson received a Bachelors degree from the University of Arizona and holds two certifications from Harvard Business School in Data Science and Business Analytics. They are amazing. He has also served on the Advisory Board for The High School of Hospitality Management. Mr. Tschoepe has over 25 years of Human Resources experience and served previously at USAA, CPS Energy, and ARCO Oil & Gas Company. In this role, he is responsible for assisting with the companys acquisition, development, disposition and capital market activities. We have two offices, one in New York and one in Dallas, and that is where revenue management, operations, e-commerce, creative acquisitions, marketing and sales all sit. Josh Egert is a Director, Capital Markets, for MCR. Kimberly is a graduate of Oregon State University and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with an emphasis in Photography. And how can we best our competitors? A longtime member of the negotiating committee for the Hotel Association of New York City, Mr. Mituzas also serves as a Trustee for the New York Hotel Trades Council & Hotel Association of New York City Inc. Mr. Spinks received a BS in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas. She received her BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Maryland. Ms. Ross received an MS in Management and Administrative Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas and a BBA from Baylor University. Elaine Carter The two discussed the theme "Speculating Hospitality's Biggest Opportunities in the Decade. As of June 15, 2022 Internet Explorer 11 is not supported by BBH.com. I attended Harvard for business school and, after graduating 17 years ago, moved to New York. Previously, Mr. Farquhar was an Equity Analyst with Jefferies in San Francisco. She has a BA in Journalism and Photography from Cleveland State University. Tyler Morse: MCR Investors: Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman: 000 0000: To view MCR Investors's complete board members history, request access MCR Investors Signals. ), University of Southern California (M.A. TM: I like hotels because I love traveling and the travel business. Director, Acquisitions & Development. Sarah Sheehy is VP, Category Management, for MCR. It was a very opened-ended RFP, but we beat some strong competitors. Prior to joining MCR, Mr. Homsher worked on the underwriting and asset management teams for Invesco Real Estate, focusing on the central region. We are committed to developing and supporting the community through various organizations and education partners, including the Partnership for New York City, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Regional Vice President, New York Execution. I was a corporate associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell for several years before Tyler encouraged me to pursue a career that used my creative passions. So, it is part design and creativity, part distribution. Prior to joining MCR, Mr. Buta served as Vice President of Operations for Magnolia Lodging for 14 years, developing and operating award-winning hotels. At ahotel, the concept of hard work is quite tangible. Shannon Regenscheid TM: Theres no shortage of hotels out there; theyre everywhere. There are about 58,000 hotels, just in the United States. She has extensive extended stay and multi-family knowledge. Mr. Meister has a masters degree in Real Estate Finance from New York University and a bachelors degree from Florida State University. . Alyson Jett is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. David Meister MCR Hotels CEO on why it charges guests for pool access and - CNBC Brewer has 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry including roles in focused and full-service properties. Director of Strategic Finance and Analytics. Prior to joining MCR, Mr.Messinas career included a decade with Loews Hotels & Co., where he most recently served as the Senior Director of eCommerce & Performance Marketing. In this role, Mr. MCR was also named one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020. Prior to joining MCR in 2013, Ms. Carter was a Regional and Area Director of Sales for Remington Hotels. Tyler Morse is Chairman and CEO of MCR, which comprises three discretionary funds and is the 4th largest hotel owner-operator in the United States. The TWA Flight Center, which was commissioned by Howard Hughes and designed by Eero Saarinen, opened at New Yorks JFK International Airport. She received a BA in Journalism from the University of Arizona. I attended Harvard for business school and, after graduating 17 years ago, moved to New York. In this role, he oversees MCRs day-to-day treasury operations. Director, Acquisitions & Development. Michael Youssef is VP, Centralized Accounting, for MCR. Christene Main is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. He is also licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. He holds a BS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management, as well as, an Associates Degree with Honors in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University. It wasnt my passion, so I started MCR on a shoe-string budget with the Alabama hotel. By clicking accept, you confirm that you accept to the above Important Information along with Terms and Conditions. Kristen A. Miller Reinsch is Senior Corporate Counsel at MCR. Ive done five marathons and have done the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon three times. Mr. Thiele provides strategic and tactical support to his region and is responsible for sales leadership and revenue generation. Rebecca Morse is a Director of MCR. She is responsible for overseeing the compliance and reporting of MCRs fund investments, while also assisting with the companys finance and investor relations activities. Mr. Timms received a BS in Accounting from LeTourneau University. While working with Moody National Companies, he earned many accolades, including General Manager of the year in 2017 and 2019. In this role, Ms. Robison oversees design and branding for MCR and its independent hotels across the country, including the 60-room The High Line Hotel in Manhattans Chelsea neighborhood and the 512-room TWA Hotel at New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport. He is a graduate of Cornells School of Hotel Administration and has been a guest lecturer for real estate and hospitality classes at Cornell and New York University. Its important how you manage your sales channels, and its really quite complicated. When you see yourself winning, thats fun. Mr. Lindsey received a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Missouri. He was a ski instructor at Squaw Valley USA in Lake Tahoe and at Terms de Chilln in Chile. Regional Vice President, Sales. MCR was also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020. Benjamin Laster is Senior Director, New York Execution, for MCR. Ms. McCoy received a BS in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University. She got excited about it, and we got excited about working together. Eric Regits is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. Prior to joining MCR, Mr. Logan practiced law for 12 years with the global firm Latham & Watkins LLP, where he specialized in real estate M&A and financing transactions for private equity firms, REITs and other commercial real estate owners and investors. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is not responsible for the content within this linked site and no endorsement of their content is implied. I wouldnt want to push them into this if they were not passionate about it. Mr. Dempsey has successfully performed as Chief Audit Executive for multiple companies. He also served as Vice President of Corporate Development for TMI Hospitality, one of the countrys largest hotel owner-operators with a portfolio of more than 180 select service and extended stay properties that Starwood Capital Group acquired in January 2015. Miles provides the strategic direction and oversight of all corporate and property technology needs, including long-term planning and development for all hotels within the MCR portfolio. Regional Vice President, Execution. Ms. Harwell has more than 15 years of accounting experience in the hospitality industry and three years in public accounting. On the other hand, they already work with MCR in a way. He received a Masters certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University. . George Spilich Senior Corporate Paralegal and Legal Case Manager. Will Garson is a Director, Acquisitions & Development, for MCR. Jeremy Tobin Daniel-Thomas Palm Previously, Mr. Tobin worked on the asset management team at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, a publicly traded $5+ billion full service REIT. Led by CEO Tyler Morse, MCR's $5 billion portfolio encompasses 148 hotels with more than 21,000 rooms across 37 states, according to the firm's website. Jamie Bradshaw is a Director, Acquisitions & Development, for MCR. Senior Director, Special Events & Partnerships. People want to have fun when they come to work. Shes written for the 700,000-plus subscribers of the American Express Travel newsletter, contributed profiles and articles to Entertainment Weekly and Good Housekeeping, helped launch digital content for Audible and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and worked for The Corcoran Groups Franchise Brand Marketing team. LEADERS Interview with Tyler Morse, Chief Executive Officer and Our firm, which has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago and Richmond, Virginia, has invested. Tyler Morse, Chairman and CEO. Mr. Bartschi has 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the hotel industry, including roles in full service, focused service and extended stay properties. MCR is the 3rd largest hotel owner-operator in the United States with a $5.0 billion portfolio. Kevin Klein REPORT FROM NEW YORKTyler Morse, CEO and managing partner of MCR Development, is a big believer in taking a micro investment approach to his business. Cecilia Mariscal Logan Shinn In these positions, he was responsible for the underwriting of new investment opportunities and strategies as well as assisting with the development, construction and management of assets. A huge part of how you differentiate your hotel company is culture. Prior to joining MCR in 2015, Ms. Huerta held a variety of positions with Marriott and Hilton, including Accounting Manager, Human Resources, Assistant General Manager and General Manager. Mr. Laster joined MCR in 2011 and has held multiple positions including General Manager, Area General Manager, Training Manager and Director of Training. Ms. Delshad is a graduate of New York University. Ms. Smith began her career at MCR in 2017 supporting the investment accounting team. Mr. Spilich also has General Manager experience in both full service and select service hotels, as well as task force experience with multiple Hilton and Marriott brands. BBH: You touched on this when you said that only 15% of hotels are well run. In this role, Mr. Timms leads a team of managers who provide accounting support for MCRs large multi-hotel portfolio of limited and full-service hotels. Full Video: MCR CEO Tyler Morse at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023 Tyler Morse BLLA Events Ms. George Spilich is a Regional Vice President, Execution, for MCR. Prior to joining MCR, Mr. Addeo was a Senior Analyst with Broadshore Capital Partners Special Situations Debt Group and a CMBS Analyst with Rialto Capital Advisors. Elaine Carter is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. Ms. Caruso led experiential strategies at Hudson Yards New York and Westfield World Trade Center in New York City. Additionally, Ms. Corrigan has held positions with Hilton Worldwide as Director of Brand Support for Embassy Suites and Homewood Suites as Director of Sales and General Manager. Mr. Palm has more than 20 years of experience in finance and procurement with a focus on operational excellence. Stacy Harwell He also worked as a busboy at the Hard Rock Caf in Honolulu, Hawaii, and as a car valet at The Cheesecake Factory in Redondo Beach, California. A significant portion of her career was served at Farmers Insurance leading various HR teams, to build and implement an HR service model in support of over 20,000 US-based employees. Tyler Morse: I grew up in L.A. and went to college at UC Berkeley. In this role, he is responsible for assisting with the companys acquisition, development, disposition and capital markets activities. Regional Vice President, Sales. In her role, Gina administers MCRs comprehensive insurance program and assists with the procurement of coverage and risk analysis for MCRs hotel, development and investment operations. BBH: You mentioned TWA. How do you think about investing in new properties? In this role, she uses her editorial and copywriting background to create content for MCRs independent hotels, including the TWA Hotel and The High Line Hotel. William White is Chief Financial Officer of MCR. Referring to AAHOA as the "greatest American dream story," Tyler Morse of MCR delivered a keynote during AAHOACON '23 in which he offered plenty of business advice for association members on everything from rate strategies to dealing with disruptors. Mr. Homsher received a BA in Construction Science with a concentration in Real Estate Finance from the University of Oklahoma. Our focus is driving value throughout our real estate portfolio, generating superior returns for our investors and providing a professional, integrity-driven, merit-based working environment for our team members. If you do not agree with this information and the Terms and Conditions, you should immediately cease use of this website. Residents. Kaunteya Chitnis is SVP, Acquisitions & Development, of MCR. She served as the chief of staff to the President of Princess Cruises and led a global team as head of talent management. Mr. Logan represented MCR as outside counsel while at Latham & Watkins LLP and has advised on nearly every significant acquisition and development project the company has undertaken since 2013. This website is not intended as a solicitation of the purchase or sale of any security or other financial instrument or any investment management services for any investor who resides in a jurisdiction other than the United States1. Mr. White is a graduate of Harvard University. Prior to joining MCR, Mr. Egert worked at LoanCore Capital, a Greenwich-based private equity firm, and Newmark, one of the worlds largest commercial real estate advisors. Mr. Youssef has 35 years of hospitality experience in accounting, financial reporting, internal audits, Oracle back-office system design and implementation, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions and hotel conversions. I worked as a writer for interior design and architecture publications, eventually becoming an editor-in-chief. I did a couple of individually capitalized portfolio acquisitions, then we raised a discretionary fund in 2016. She received a BA in journalism from Northwestern University. Before Marriott purchased Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. in 2016, Mr. Mituzas was the Area Director of Human Resources, overseeing 10 of Starwoods managed properties in the New York and New Jersey area for 16 years. Tyler Morse is Chairman and CEO of MCR, which comprises three discretionary funds and is the 4th largest hotel owner-operator in the United States. "I stayed in a fleabag rat trap for $2.50 a night," Mr. Morse, now 40, told Commercial Observer. But what Im most proud of is the vibe of The High Line Hotel. Mr. Palm received a BS in Management from Boston University. It's the most complicated of the real estate asset classes, and it changes every day. This included training and development of GM, DOS and support staff to secure success within the region. Associate, Acquisitions & Development. Carey. Prior to joining MCR in 2015, Ms. Harwell worked as Corporate Accounting Manager for Wyndham International, Senior Auditor for Whitely Penn, and Restaurant Accountant for Brinker International. Previously, her career included Area Director of Sales roles for The Briad Group, as well as sales positions with Buffalo Lodging Associates, Lodgeworks Corp. and Waterford Hotel Group. Im very proud of the diversity of my experience. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the sales efforts of multiple hotel brands throughout his region which includes the greater Arizona portfolio. Courtney Brewer is a Regional Vice President, Sales, for MCR. It was definitely unique compared to what else you had previously done. Mr. Morse graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard Business School. Im also passionate about staying active. from the University of Michigan. I sold 350 acres of land in Italy and worked on buying a billion-and-a-half dollar pub business in the UK everything you can imagine. Prior to joining the team, she worked on creative campaigns as a copywriter at Oura Ring, and copy across all digital platforms for J.Crew. Shane Norton Previously, Ms. Delshad worked at Morgan Stanley for 6+ years across a variety of functions. Mr. Mituzas received a BA in Psychology from Hunter College, CUNY, and an MS in Counseling & Human Resource Development from Bridgeport University. Senior Director of Investment Management. This material may not be reproduced, copied or transmitted, or any of the content disclosed to third parties, without the permission of BBH. The website contains content that has been obtained from sources that BBH believes to be reliable as of the date presented; however, BBH cannot guarantee the accuracy of such content, assure its completeness, or warrant that such information will not be changed. There are 60+ professionals named "Tyler Morse", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Shannon Keaney RM: The High Line Hotel is a dream project a magnificent architectural jewel in the middle of one of New York Citys most charming areas. What can we do with this hotel better than the people we are running it for? Previously, Ms. Morse was the Editor-in-Chief of the interior design and architecture publication The Home Observer. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring brand compliance and operational standards while supporting local team leaders in creating a positive venue experience, driving service excellence and achieving cost projections and revenue targets. TM: We have about 200 people above property and about 4,800 people who work in the hotels. Prior to joining MCR, Mr. Montano oversaw hotel investments and asset management at Edge Investments, a boutique investment firm. Prior to joining MCR, Ms. Ross held senior executive roles at Behringer and the Hampstead Group. Daeho Kim is VP, Corporate Treasurer, of MCR. And now this wonderful American architectural icon is open for everyone to enjoy whether you are an overnight guest, a gym member, have a dinner reservation at Jean-Georges Paris Caf or are just wandering through. He also supports tactical planning, project assignments and execution of sales, marketing and e-commerce distribution. Previously, Ms. Mariscal was the Head of Acquisitions & Asset Management for Mar Group, a real estate investment firm. They are not just about the guests that are in the building; they are about the surrounding neighborhood. Previously, he served as a project manager at the Witkoff Group and Washington D.C. Management. Today, we own about 100 and have sold 30 along the way. He is licensed to practice law in California and Illinois. In this role, he is responsible for assisting with the companys acquisition, development, disposition and capital markets activities. He previously served as Assistant to the Chairman and CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Barry Sternlicht, and contributed to Starwoods overall corporate investment and development initiatives. In this role, she designs print and digital assets, as well as hotel collateral. Mr. Foster is a graduate of the University of Richmond. Its such a stunning building, and I think a lot of people appreciate the care and the detail that we put into it. To me, they all feel like family. TM: I love what I do; Rebecca loves what she does; and I think thats the most important thing. Ms. Corrigan is a hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience in roles including sales, training, revenue management and general management for full service and extended stay hotels. Its the most complicated of the real estate asset classes, and it changes every day. One of the deals that I worked on was buying a company called Bliss, a spa, bath and beauty products company. Since attending Indiana University, Mr. Rosens more than 20 year hospitality career has included General Manager positions with several Marriott and Hilton brands along with La Quinta and independent hotels. Jeff Dempsey is VP, Compliance and Internal Audit, for MCR. Kimberly Sawyer thanks to MCR's careful restoration and stewardship of this historic property, Saarinen's masterpiece has taken flight once again as the heart of the TWA Hotel . Litigated insurance defense and subrogation, personal injury, contract disputes, UCC claims, landlord and tenant, construction, labor and . We are a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer. Mr. Shattan serves on the Marriott TownePlace Suites Franchise Advisory Council and has previously served on Hiltons Select Service Product Advisory Council. He lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters. Regional Vice President, Execution. Eileen Corrigan Prior to joining MCR, Ms. Zanzinger was the Editorial Director ofUs Weeklyat Wenner Media, where she led the operations for digital and print platforms that attracted an audience of 50 million. Mr. Bartschi began his hotel sales career in 2000 with Growth Properties. Its easier for someone young to grasp there are rooms to be cleaned, suitcases to be carried, coffees to be made, cars to be parked. Courtney Brewer Mr. Egert is a graduate of The George Washington University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Raechel Teeters Crystal Baker is SVP, Infrastructure Process and Design, for MCR. The information on this website is not intended to be distributed to, directed at or used by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Taking Flight: MCR/Morse Development is transforming - HB To Go Prior to joining the team, Katelyn oversaw copy and brand marketing, from email and TikTok campaigns to packaging and retail, at Tarte Cosmetics. Director of Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable. Prior to joining MCR in 2015, Mr. McCabe held operations roles with several of Marriott Internationals full service properties, including the Maui Marriott Resort, Tampa Westshore and Tampa Airport Marriott. Prior to founding MCR in 2006, Mr. Morse was the President of Bliss, the upscale spa and beauty products company. John Koss In this role, she is responsible for implementing strategic sales plans that focus on increasing revenue and market share penetration for hotels within her region. In this role, she is responsible for implementing strategic sales plans that focus on increasing revenue and market share penetration for hotels within her region. Mr. Morse earned his CPA at Ernst & Young LLP and worked as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley in its Financial Sponsors and Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Prior to joining MCR, Ms. Mariscal was a Senior Associate of Hotel Development for JLL, a publicly traded Fortune 500 real estate company. Its complexity is the barrier to entry. For the TWA Hotel, we won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA. He has also held sales roles with Marriott and IHG managed properties. I loved it. Senior Associate, Development Operations. BBH is not affiliated with the third-party site. TM: Yes, it was. How did that project come to be? Prior to joining MCR in 2022, Mr. Tschoepe was Chief Human Resource Officer and General Counsel at OSG USA, where he led the workforce and legal initiatives for the company. Ms. Johnson is responsible for reporting and analysis of procurement activities and supplier spend, leads a team of buyers responsible for subscription and transactional purchases and oversees the purchase order process in MCRs source to pay platform. In these positions she was responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for private and public investment funds, joint ventures and REITs. I think MCRs hotels feel like familiar and warm landing spots to them. John Glenn became the first American in space. Prior to joining MCR, Mr. Floyd was a Director of Investments for Peachtree Hotel Group, a hotel private equity firm based in Atlanta focused on equity and debt investments.