Joseph Pierce

Senior Associate
Hotel & Leisure Advisors, LLC
14805 Detroit Avenue, Suite 420
Cleveland, Ohio 44107-3921
Phone: 216-228-7000, ext. 23
Fax: 216-228-7320
E-mail: jpierce@hladvisors.com
www.hladvisors.com

Professional Affiliations

Michigan State University Alumni Association
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
World Water Park Association (WWA)
Ohio Travel Association
Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association
National Association of Condo Hotel Owners
National Golf Foundation
National Ski Areas Association
American Resort Development Association

State Certification

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

Education

Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management, Michigan State University, 1981
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, State University of New York at Brockport, 1978
Completed requirements and passed exam to be Certified Public Accountant, 1981

Various Appraisal Institute courses including:
110 - Appraisal Principles
120 - Appraisal Procedures
310 – Basic Income Capitalization
General Appraiser Income Approach / Part 2 -
Fair Housing

Experience

• Senior Associate, Hotel & Leisure Advisors, since October 2005, Cleveland, Ohio
• Senior Associate,  US Realty Consultants, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, 2003-2005
• Controller, Clarion Hotel Cleveland Airport West, Cleveland, Ohio, 2002-2003
• Director of Finance and Accounting, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, 2000-2001
• Director of Finance and Accounting, South Bend Marriott, South Bend, Indiana, 1998-2000
• General Manager and Controller, The Talbott Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, 1988-1997
• Assistant Controller and Cost Analyst, Westin Hotels, Rosemont, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan, 1982-1988
  
  

Published Articles

“Ohio’s Lodging Market: Historical Analysis & 2006 Forecast,” Hotel Online, March 2006

“Cleveland’s Lodging Market: a Slow Climb Back,” Hotel Online, February 2005

“Cleveland Market at Bottom with Improvement Predicted” Hotel Online, January 2004