Eric B. Hansen AIA, ISHC

Director of Development Services
Hotel & Leisure Advisors, LLC
14805 Detroit Avenue, Suite 420
Cleveland, Ohio 44107-3921
Phone: 216-228-7000, ext. 21
Fax: 216-228-7320
E-mail: ehansen@hladvisors.com
www.hladvisors.com

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Architects (AIA)
International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
         Active Architectural Licenses: OH, NM, AZ, ME, VT, NH,
         Inactive Architectural Licenses: IA, MT, NJ, RI, MA, CT, NM
Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
World Waterpark Association
American Resort Development Association

State Certification

Certified as a Registered Real Estate Appraisal Assistant in the State of Ohio


Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Cincinnati, 1989
Certification in Hotel Financial Management, Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration,
    Executive Education Program, 2007
Appraisal course: Appraisal Principles
Various continuing educational courses for AIA membership

Experience

• Director of Development Services, Hotel and Leisure Advisors since August 2007, Cleveland, Ohio

• Principal,  Cole + Russell Architects, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio 1992 - 2007
• Hospitality Studio Director 1998 - 2004
• Housing Studio Director 2004 - 2006
• C+RA Board of Directors, Secretary, 2000 – 2006
  
  
• Intern Architect, Corporex Companies, Covington, Kentucky 1988 - 1992

Mr. Hansen’s expertise is in the project development analysis of hospitality facilities.  Mr. Hansen is also active in performing appraisals, market feasibility studies, and impact studies for hotels, resorts, waterparks, golf courses, conference centers, and other hospitality properties.  Mr. Hansen offers over 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has been the responsible architect on over 65 hotels (9,000+ keys) and conference centers of various brands, including full service, extended stay, select service and economy scales. In 2002, Mr. Hansen was invited to membership in the International Society of Hospitality Consultants as one of eight architects in the membership. Leveraging his background in architecture, he brings expertise in performing site planning and development planning, zoning expert witness testimony, jurisdictional due diligence, and PIP analysis. Mr. Hansen has worked with various major hotel company corporate offices and has extensive knowledge of brand criteria. His tenured experience includes leading his C+RA studio in their relationship with Marriott, as the Prototype Architect for the Courtyard by Marriott brand.

Published Articles

“Renovation Strategies for Success,” Hotel & Motel Management, September, 2003
“Renovation Strategies for Success,” Hotel & Motel Management, September, 2003

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, Marriott’s Link Ownership Conference 2001 “Building Codes in the Hotel Industry”
Presenter and Discussion Facilitator, ISHC 2003 Conference “IAAC Design Guidelines”
Guest Panelist, Hunter Investment Conference, 2004 “Hotel Renovations”

Hospitality Industry Architectural Experience (1992 – 2007)