Wednesday, January 7, 2015

CHM Appoints C. Barry Robinson Senior Vice-President, Asset Management


C. Barry Robinson
BEVERLY, MA, Jan. 7, 2014—Capital Hotel Management (CHM), a leading hotel asset management and investment advisory firm, today announced that it has named industry veteran C. Barry Robinson senior vice-president.

 In his new role, Robinson will be responsible for providing asset management and advisory services to new and existing clients as they grow their hotel investment portfolios through improving returns on existing properties, acquisitions and new development.

Robinson is based in Denver, where CHM is actively engaged on several projects, including the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center and the Westin Denver International Airport hotel currently under construction.

“As new development continues to pick up, there’s an increasing need for oversight during the planning and ramp-up phases for new hotels,” said Ken Wilson, CEO of CHM.

Ken Wilson
 “Barry has extensive expertise in that arena, which is becoming much more active in this phase of the hotel cycle.  

"Planning, construction oversight and operational ramp-up strategy are critical to the long-term financial success of a hotel.  Mistakes made during this crucial period can affect a hotel for decades.

“ Barry also has extensive major-scale resort experience, which arguably is one of the most challenging hotel segments.  We are delighted to welcome him back to CHM as a well-regarded asset manager with an extensive and unique skill set.”

A 20-year hospitality industry veteran, Robinson formerly served as senior vice-president of hotel investments with CHM, in Hawaii, before becoming executive vice-president of hotel investments for Miller Global Properties, LLC.  He has held a number of asset management positions with such companies as Prudential Realty Group and Bass Hotels & Resorts.

Chad Crandell
  Robinson is a founding member and former president of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) where he earned his Certified Hotel Asset Management (CHAM) designation.

 He also has achieved his Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) status from the American Hotel & Lodging Association. 

  Robinson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration from Cornell University and his MBA from the University of San Francisco in International Business-Executive Program.

“During his career, Barry has overseen more than $2 billion in hotel assets,” said Chad Crandell, president CHM. “While doing so, he has been responsible for virtually every aspect of the decision making process, including management oversight, capital expenditures, operation and budget review, renovation programming and oversight and contract negotiation.  His asset management depth of expertise is unassailable.”


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Chris Daly
(703) 435-6293


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