CEO, MONTAGE INTERNATIONAL
WHY: Luxe hotel expert that got his start as doorman at a Marriott property; founded Montage in 2002 with flagship Laguna Beach property opening following year. Properties in portfolio are valued at over $3B.
IN THE NEWS: Montage brand expansion in the works outside of OC, with Montage Cay in the Bahamas to open next year, additional international hotels planned with focus on Mexico and the Caribbean.
NOTEABLE: Winner of Business Journal’s 2022 Family-Owned Business Award. $650M sale of flagship Laguna Beach property last year remains tops for OC hotel transactions.
QUOTABLE: “The strength of our brand and the strength of the markets we’re in has put us in a great position.”
