Education

Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management with a concentration in Hotel Planning, Development and Operations, Niagara University

Professional Certifications

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Ohio
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and STR

Professional Affiliations

• Practicing Affiliate with the Appraisal Institute

• Ohio Travel Association

• Eta Sigma Delta International Hospitality Management Society

• National Golf Foundation

• International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

• World Waterpark Association

• Outdoor Hospitality Industry

Experience

• Manager, Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Cleveland, Ohio – Present

• Real Property Appraiser, City of Jamestown, New York

• Research Analyst, Doradus Partners, Huntsville, Alabama

• Assistant General Manager, Yedla Management Company, Huntsville, Alabama

Adam brings his expertise in financial statement analysis, competitive benchmarking, market analysis, and operations. He prepares appraisals, market feasibility studies, economic impact studies, and impact studies throughout the United States. Throughout his career, Adam has analyzed many markets and hotels at price points ranging from budget/economy to luxury hotels and resorts. Prior to his tenure at Hotel & Leisure Advisors, he worked with Doradus Partners, where he evaluated several hotel investment opportunities throughout the United States, focusing on the Southeast. Prior to joining Doradus, he was a member of the opening team for a 120-room Towneplace Suites in Huntsville, Alabama. Adam has operational experience in a variety of hotels and resorts in the states of New York and South Carolina, and the Villa d’Este in Lake Como, Italy. In addition, Adam worked as a real property appraiser for the city of Jamestown, New York where he was responsible for appraisal records of over 14,000 parcels and assisted property owners with the valuation process.

Published Articles

“Atlanta CBD Market Continuing to Push Forward” Hotel Online, 2023
“US Short-Term Rental Market Poised for Further Growth,” Hotel News Now, October 2022
“Cleveland Market Still Well Position After COVID-19,” Hotel News Now, June 2020
“Hotel Growth Continues in Major Ohio Markets,” Hotel News Now, October 2018

Speaking Engagements

“Waterpark Resorts Market/Feasibility Analysis and Appraisal” presentation at the World Waterpark Association Annual Convention 2022