Laurel A. Keller

Senior Associate
Hotel & Leisure Advisors, LLC
14805 Detroit Avenue, Suite 420
Cleveland, Ohio 44107-3921
Phone: 216-228-7000, ext. 22
Fax: 216-228-7320
E-mail: lkeller@hladvisors.com
www.hladvisors.com

Professional Affiliations

Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute
World Waterpark Association (WWA)
Ohio Travel Association
Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association
Cleveland Lodging Council
Purdue University Alumni Association
National Association of Condo Hotel Owners
National Golf Foundation
National Ski Areas Association
Cleveland 20/30 Club, Education Committee
American Resort Development Association

Education

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, Purdue University, 1997

Appraisal Institute Courses:
110 - Appraisal Principles
120 - Appraisal Procedures
310 - Income Capitalization
350-General Applications
410 - National USPAP Course
Investment Analysis for Appraisers
Fair Housing

State Certification

Holds a Certified Real Estate Appraiser's License in the state of Ohio

Experience

• Senior Associate, Hotel and Leisure Advisors since March 2007, Cleveland, Ohio
• Associate, Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Cleveland, Ohio, October 2005 - March 2007, Cleveland, Ohio
• Associate, US Realty Consultants, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, 2001-2005
• Front Office and Sales Management, Sheraton Airport Hotel and Sheraton City Center Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, 1998-2001
• Dining Room Manager, Avon Oaks Country Club, Avon, Ohio, 1997-1998

Published Articles

“Unique Ways for Resorts to Radically Increase Revenue,” Developments Magazine, an ARDA publication, April 2008

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

“Indoor Waterpark Resorts Continue Impressive Growth in ’05,” Hotel Online, January 2005

“Hotel Capitalization Rates Drop,” Hotel Online, March 2004

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

“Slow Road to Recovery in Ohio Cities,” USRC Hospitality Perspectives, Spring 2003