HVS/American Hospitality Management Company, established in 1988, primary business are hotel, motel and resort management, consulting services, oversight and asset management, receivership services, and technical and pre-opening services in all areas of the hospitality industry.
With a staff that has over 85 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry, HVS/American Hospitality Management Company is competent and knowledgeable in providing services that will maximize cash flow and return on investment for any investor, for any type and size of hospitality property.
That experience and focus, in addition to our backgrounds, contributes to our being competent and desirable expert witnesses.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Certified Hotel Administrator,
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management,
Economy Lodging Operator of the Year - 1998,
Commissioner, Certification Commission, Educational Institute of AH&LA
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Past Chair American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA),
Past Chair International Council Hotel & Motel Management Companies,
Past President Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Complete list at http://HVSHotelManagement.com/library.htm
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: See current list at http://HVS.com/Personnel/Profile.aspx?Id=340&Bp=897
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Hotel, motel and resort related issues of various kinds.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: About a half dozen.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: September 10, 2001
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 2-3
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 30+
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, reports, site inspections, witness
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $450
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $450
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $600
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $600
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel and other out-of-pocket expenses.
