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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.

As a 14 year hospitality consultant with a foundation in architecture, financial management, and appraisal theory, Mr. Hansen brings well rounded expertise to various H&LA assignments and assists H&LA clients with their pre development, consulting, and valuation needs.


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)

Marriott Full Service Hotels Keys Completion date
Birmingham, AL 295 1998
Cleveland, OH 295 2005
Coralville, IA 286 2004 (design only)
Cranberry, Twp PA 295 2003
West Des Moines, IA 240 1997 (reflag from Ramada)
DFW Irving, TX 491 1998 (addition design only)
Dublin, OH 295 1997
Erlanger, KY 295 1999
Ft. Worth, TX 295 2000
Indianapolis, IN 60 2008 (addition)
San Antonio, TX 260 2000 (reflag from Holiday Inn)
West Chester, OH 295 2002
 
Renaissance by Marriott
Cleveland, OH n/a 2000 (exterior renovation only)
Raleigh, NC 229 2007
St. Louis, MO n/a 2003 (Owner’s rep CA services only)
 
Courtyard by Marriott
Consulting Brand Architect 1999-2002
Austin, TX 24 2000 (addition)
Bernard’s Twp, NJ 235 2001
Elizabeth, NJ 200 2002
Ewing Twp, NJ 130 2003
Fair Oaks, VA n/a 2002 (lobby & guestroom renovation)
Golden, CO 90 1999
Hunt Valley, MD n/a 2001 (lobby & guestroom renovation)
Lakewood, CO 90 1997
Landover, MD n/a 2001 (lobby & guestroom renovation)
North Myrtle Beach, SC 138 1999
Paramus, NJ 153 2007 (design & CA services)
Salt Lake City, UT 150 1998
South Brunswick, NJ 144 2000
Woburn, MA 193 2002
 
Residence Inn by Marriott
Austin, TX 88 1998
Chesterfield, MO n/a 2004 (gatehouse & room renovation)
Elizabeth, NJ 196 2002
Frederick, MD 91 2002
Golden, CO 78 2002
Louisville, CO 82 1998
Louisville, KY 102 1999
Roundrock, TX 96 1998
Saddle River, NJ 174 2002
Salt Lake City, UT 78 1998
San Antonio, TX 29 1998 (addition)
Schaumburg, IL 121 2000
 
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Muskegon, MI 83 2003
 
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Lombard, IL 127 2001
Plantation, FL 102 2001 (design only)
Springfield, VA 135 2003
 
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Austin, TX 134 2001
Centreville, VA 136 2000
Durham, NC 120 2000
Louisville, KY 132 2001
Mishiwaka, IN 134 2000
Newark Airport, NJ 200 2004
Plantation, FL 155 2001 (design only)
Schaumburg, IL 132 2001
 
Hilton Garden Inn
Columbus, OH 114 2005
Riverhead, NY 115 2008
 
Hampton Inn
Albuquerque, NM 131 1994
Kings Mills, OH 34 1997 (addition)
Urbana, IL 35 2004 (addition)
 
Homewood Suites by Hilton
BWI Airport, MD 147 1998
Billerica, MA 147 1999
Great Valley, PA 123 1997
Washington, DC 175 2001
 
Holiday Inn Express
Greenville, OH 64 2001
 
The Savory Hotel & Spa 270 1998
Des Moines, IA      Complete renovation of historic full service hotel
 
The WISP Mountain Resort 2003
McHenry, MD       Exterior renovation of condo – hotel
 
NKU METS Center 2003
Erlanger, KY        Independent ‘hi-tech’ conference center
     
First Watch Restaurants Roll-out program 2006-2007  
Anderson Twp, OH Berkshire, FL Covington, KY
Cranberry Twp, PA Des Peres, MO Ft. Myers, FL
Marquesa, FL Pembroke, FL Rockville, MD
Rocky River, OH Scottsdale, AZ Stuart, FL
University Heights, OH Winter Garden, FL  



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