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)
Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
Ohio Travel Association – Board Member 2010-2014
World Waterpark Association

Education

Certification in Hotel Financial Management, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Executive Education Program, 2007
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Cincinnati, 1989

Appraisal courses:

• Appraisal Principles
• Appraisal Procedures
• Fair Housing
• USPAP 15 hour
• Sales Comparison Approach
• Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
• Cost Approach and Site Valuation
• Income Capitalization Approach I
• Income Capitalization Approach II
• Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling
• General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies

Various continuing educational courses for AIA membership

State Certification

Certified Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Ohio
Active Architectural License in the State of Ohio
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Michigan

Experience

• Director of Development Services, Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Cleveland, Ohio since August 2007
• 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 16 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 at that time in the membership. Leveraging his background in architecture, he brings expertise in performing feasibility analysis, property condition assessments, site planning and concept development, 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 16 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

"Making Sense of Green Certifications in Lodging Facilities," Hotel Online, September 2010

"Financing your Indoor Waterpark Resort in 2010" Hotel News Now, June 2010

"Property Condition Assessments: The Basics" Hotel Online, March 2009

"Is Water Conservation at Waterparks Considered Oxymoronic?" Hotel Online, April 2008

"Renovation Strategies for Success" Hotel & Motel Management, September, 2003

Speaking Engagements

October 2011;
     Presenter, Ohio Travel Association Annual Conference,"Legislative Action Fund"

April 2011;
     Presenter, Quarterly Meeting of the Cleveland Chapter, Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association, "Cleveland Hotel Market Update"

November 2008;
     Presenter, Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association, "Lodging Innovations; Design and Technology"

March 2004:
     Guest Panelist, Hunter Investment Conference, "Hotel Renovations"

October 2003;
     Presenter and Discussion Facilitator, ISHC Conference "IAAC Design Guidelines"

June 2001;
     Presenter, Marriott's Link Ownership Conference "Building Codes in the Hotel Industry"

Hospitality Consulting Experience (Aug. 2007 – Present)

Since joining Hotel and Leisure Advisors, Mr. Hansen has completed over 60 studies including feasibility studies, appraisals, economic impact studies, hotel impact studies, and property condition assessments. These studies have encompassed a wide range of projects including large-scale indoor waterpark resorts (with and without condominiums), high-end residential fractional analysis, full-service upscale hotels, residential and non-residential conference centers, golf courses, and theaters. Along with performing other miscellaneous consulting assignments including site analysis reviews, he has experience as an expert witness for litigation. In addition, Mr. Hansen created and developed the waterpark industry’s first overall drought management plan specifically for indoor waterpark resorts located in drought prone areas of the country.

Hospitality Industry Architectural Experience (1992 – 2007)