Jamey Cua Named Vice President of Business Development at Peachtree Hospitality Management

Jamey Cua 

 

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 1, 2020— Peachtree Hotel Group, one of the nation’s fastest growing hotel investment and management platforms, today named Jamey Cua vice president of business development for its hotel operations and management division, Peachtree Hospitality Management (PHM). 

 In the newly created role, Cua will be responsible for creating growth in third-party management partnerships by leveraging industry relationships and identifying new management opportunities.

“We looked across the industry for an individual who could both help grow our business and fit in well with our established team,” said Brent LeBlanc, executive vice president, Peachtree Hotel Group. 

Brent LeBlanc

“Having worked with Jamey in the past, I know he brings the full package to the position—industry-wide contacts, a deep understanding of third-party management and the ability to connect with people almost instantaneously. 

"I am confident he will help us methodically and strategically grow our portfolio of third-party management contracts as the industry seeks solutions to survive the ongoing pandemic.”

Prior to joining Peachtree, Cua oversaw Sage Hospitality’s third-party, managed development throughout the U.S. as senior vice president.

Previously, he served as vice president of development for Marriott, International, Inc., and senior director of development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. 

 He received his MBA in organizational leadership from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and his BS in pre-med and sports medicine from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. 

 “Jamey will be instrumental in expanding our third-party management services for full-service, lifestyle, select-service and extended-stay hotels,” said Patrick Short, president, Peachtree Hotel Management.

Patrick Short

“As hotel owners ourselves, our goal is to create value for shareholders.  We fully appreciate how difficult things can be right now for hotel owners and look to utilize our existing brand relationships and expertise to help guide hotels through these perilous times.”

                “This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of PHM’s team,” noted Cua.  “PHM and I align in our desire to provide personalized attention to owners and emotional connections with guests. 

"There is a great deal of potential with this platform; the PHM team is ready to provide creative management solutions.”

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Davonne Reaves of The Vonne Group Receives ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting

Davonne Reaves

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 1, 2020 -- The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) named Davonne Reaves as the recipient of the sixth annual Lori RaleighAward for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting during its annual conference. 

Reaves received a one-year associate membership to the ISHC to further professional relationships and experience all that the Society has to offer through planned events and interacting with top hospitality industry consultants from around the globe.   

 The organization also announced its 2020 Rising Star & Young Leader category award winners.

Reaves is the founder and chief hospitality strategist of The Vonne Group, a firm specializing in travel market research, asset and operational management and brand development for boutique hotels. 

Davinia Cisier

She is an award-winning hotel consultant, hotel asset manager and published author, with over 14 years’ experience in the lodging industry. 

Prior to founding The Vonne Group, Reaves held positions at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Blair Management Consultants, Horwath HTL and CHMWarnick. She is regarded by industry peers as an innovator, entrepreneur and supporter of those looking to get into the hospitality industry. 

Reaves co-authored "Tidbits for the Emerging Pineapple Professional," a guide for hospitality industry newcomers, and co-founded Epiq Collective, a commercial real estate investment fund targeting millennials investors seeking hotel and multi-family ownership opportunities. 

Reaves created a signature system called The Pathway to Hotel Ownership and has educated over 3,000 individuals on the hotel acquisition and investment process, successfully guiding many to becoming hotel owners. 

Creasha-Dine Thompson

She has held numerous industry positions and has volunteered her time and expertise to organizations including Urban Land Institute, AH&LA Under 30 Gateway Council, Chair Emeritus; National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD), Chair, Women in NABHOOD; Hospitality Industry Professionals (HIP-Atlanta), President; Association of Young Real Estate Professionals, Member; National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Georgia State Chapter, Industry Advisor; and co-founder of the professional network, the Next Generation in Lodging.

 She also was selected as Hotel Management Magazine’s “Top Hospitality Young Professional” in 2016 Reaves is a graduate of Georgia State University and serves as an advisory board member for the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality.

Corey Hamabata

"Words alone cannot express what an honor it is to be the recipient of the 2020 ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence,” Reaves said.  “I am humbled to be the first African-American woman bestowed with this award. 

"Throughout my career as an asset manager, it has been rare to encounter fellow African-Americans in ownership and senior leadership roles. To me, earning this award is a sign of the advancement of producing a diverse group of leaders in our beloved hospitality industry. 

"My personal mission is to help forge pathways for developing emerging leaders from various socio-economic backgrounds. With this award, I hope to leverage ISHC with the aim of advancing diversity by helping to create a roadmap to increase the percentage of minority-owned hotels."

The Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting represents one of four annual ISHC-sponsored awards recognizing next generation leaders in hospitality, this one specific to consulting. 

The Rising Star Awards highlight emerging talent specific to the Asia Pacific and Caribbean regions,  while the Young Leader Award honors future hospitality leaders worldwide.   This year’s award winners include:

• Davinia Cisier, Director of Development Luxury Hotels, Accor (IHIF Young Leader Award)
• Creasha-Dine Thompson, Event Planning Manager, Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Rose Hall (Rising Star Award, Caribbean)
• Corey Hamabata, Senior Vice President, Asia, Hotels & Hospitality, JLL (Rising Star Award, Asia)

Andrea Belfanti, executive director of ISHC commented, “Recognizing emerging talent in the field of hospitality is core to the mission of ISHC and is particularly important during these challenging times as a reminder of our industry’s resilience and future. 

"Each of these award winners has a bright future in hospitality, and we’re proud to have the opportunity to be part of their career and congratulate them on their achievements thus far. 

Andrea Belfanti

"The theme of this year’s ISHC Annual Conference was  Together in Hospitality, a message of inspiration and belief that we can reach across regions, disciplines and sectors to recover quickly and stronger as a result. The industry needs young talent like these individuals to innovate and forge a path for a more promising future.”

For more information on ISHC Awards, please visit www.ishc.com/awards.

         

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Alliant National Announces the Hiring of Christy Hennesey, West Florida Agency Manager

Christy Hennesey

 

Longmont, CO, Dec. 1, 2020 – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the hiring of Christy Hennesey, West Florida Agency Manager. Hennesey has had a long career in the title insurance industry, having worked with various underwriters for nearly 20 years.  She got her start working on the production side of the business before transitioning to the role of agency manager. In this position, she gained extensive experience in adding new agents, as well as managing relationships with existing agents.  Debra J. Coffie “I’m excited to add my expertise in relationship building and growing an agent base to the Alliant National team,” says Hennesey. “I look forward to joining a company dedicated to the independent agent and helping ensure their ongoing success.” Hennesey’s past professional experience will serve her well in her new role. She will be responsible for expanding Alliant National’s agent network in western Florida, in addition to supporting the development of current agents and increasing regional awareness of Alliant National’s brand. “Christy brings a wealth of experience and a mindset that perfectly complements Alliant National’s mission to always put agents first,” says Debra J. Coffie, Senior Vice President, Florida Regional Manager.  “Her ability to build strong, lasting relationships with independent agents, not to mention her deep industry knowledge, will add incredible value to our Florida operations.”  CONTACT: Cathie Beck 303.241.0805 cathie@capitalcitypr.com  alliantnational.com

Southport Business Park in Raleigh-Durham sold

Valerie Derrick

 

CHARLOTTE, NC, Dec. 1, 2020 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the sale of Southport Business Park, a 17-building life science conversion opportunity located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina market.

Patrick Nally

 JLL represented the seller, GID. A joint venture between funds affiliated with Starwood Capital Group and Trinity Capital Advisors purchased the asset.

 Southport Business Park is a 911,702-square-foot, light industrial/flex park situated at the center of the Raleigh-Durham market.

Already with a significant existing lab footprint, the park sets up well for further conversion to life science in the Raleigh-Durham market, which is consistently ranked as a Top 5 Life Science Cluster in the United States.

 Additionally, the property is positioned just minutes away from Raleigh-Durham’s Research Triangle Park, the largest dedicated scientific research park in the country.

 The Raleigh-Durham market has been experiencing a significant influx of life science users, with lab renters more than doubling over the last decade.

Ryan Clutter

Spin offs from the three Tier 1 research universities in the region, organic growth of existing users and an unprecedented number of life science relocations continues to secure Raleigh-Durham’s position as one of the top real estate markets in the nation.

 The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Senior Director Patrick Nally, Senior Managing Director Ryan Clutter and Associate Valerie Derrick. 

 “On behalf of GID, we’d like to congratulate JLL on marshaling an intense marketing and due diligence process leading to a successful closing within a very tight timeframe,” says Gary Kroll and Rich Sullivan of GID.

 JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers.

Gary Kroll

The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales advisory, debt placement, equity placement or a recapitalization.

The firm has more than 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

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About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. 

Richard G. (Rich) Sullivan 

JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 as of September 30, 2020. 

JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

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