Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business, Michigan State University

Professional Certifications

• Registered Real Estate Appraiser Assistant in Ohio
• Certification in Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management, Cornell University
• Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics

Professional Affiliations

• Ohio Travel Association
• National Golf Foundation
• International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
• World Waterpark Association
• Michigan State University Alumni Association
• Outdoor Industry Association

Experience

• Associate – Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Cleveland, Ohio – Present
• Director of Hotel Operations – Element Hotel Detroit at The Metropolitan Building, Detroit, Michigan
• Site Manager – Trilogy Corporate Services – BAE Systems, Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Executive Housekeeper – Spire Hospitality – Embassy Suites Detroit/Livonia, Livonia, Michigan
• Executive Housekeeper – Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group – The Phelps, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Executive Housekeeper/Operations Manager – various Drury Hotels properties: Springfield, Illinois; Findlay, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; and Dayton, Ohio

Anthony combines hands-on hospitality experience with analytical insight to deliver appraisals, feasibility studies, and economic analyses that help clients confidently shape successful hospitality and leisure developments across the United States. With a specialization in hotels, resorts, waterparks, golf courses, and destination properties, he leverages expertise in financial analysis, competitive benchmarking, market performance, and operations. His background includes leadership roles at eight hotels throughout the Midwest, including serving as Director of Hotel Operations at the Element Hotel in Detroit, where his team achieved top-10 national rankings in Intent to Recommend, Cleanliness, and Staff Service. A graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business with a certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management from Cornell University’s Nolan School, Anthony brings data-driven thinking, operational understanding, and a passion for elevating guest experiences to every project.

Published Articles

• “Reimaging Space: How Hotels are Turning Underutilized Areas into Revenue, Relevance, and Guest Satisfaction,” November 2025, Hotel Online
• “As Camping Popularity Surges, RV Resorts Look to Capitalize With Hotel-Like Comforts” July 2023, Hotel Online
• “Reimaging Space: How Hotels are Turning Underutilized Areas into Revenue, Relevance, and Guest Value,” November 2025, Hotel Online

Presentations

• “Methodology for Feasibility Studies for Waterparks and Hotels” presentation at the World Waterpark Association Annual Convention 2024