OUR TEAM

Richard Millard Chairman & CEO Richard Millard oversees the company's business development efforts and is Tecton's majority shareholder. Mr. Millard has more than thirty years of experience in hotel operations. Between 1984 and 1995, under Millard's leadership, Tecton successfully managed over 150 hotels for the FDIC, FSLIC, RTC and various privately held banks, savings and loans and insurance companies. In 1995 Mr. Millard became the majority shareholder and president of what is today Tecton Hospitality. He has earned a reputation in the industry for his ability to provide in-depth analysis of hotel properties and create profitable business and marketing plans as a hands-on operator.

Raul Leal President & Partner Raul Leal oversees Tecton's day-to-day operations and financial performance. Mr. Leal is a career hotelier with a history of success in upscale hotel operations, development and design. In a career that spans over 20 years, he has held top General Management positions for Interstate Hotels, The Continental Companies, Lane Hotels and several independent properties. He is credited with creating the operating infrastructure and thriving culture of Tecton Hospitality and Desires Hotels. Under his leadership, Tecton has established a reputation as a premier hotel management company, as evidenced by its “preferred management company” status and recognition from many of today’s leading franchise companies. In 2005, along with Douglas Carrillo he co-developed the Desires Hotels “boutique division” within Tecton, which currently manages some of the most sought-after boutique/lifestyle hotels in the world. Mr. Leal serves on various design committees and is intimately involved in the design and branding process of all Desires Hotels, as well as creating strategic alliances that enhance profitability and brand equity. He has been actively involved in leading tourism development in Miami for the last 14 years through direct involvement with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Leal is a progressive and strategic leader with strong human resource skills. He is a dynamic public speaker and motivator, with the proven ability to build teams of personnel that work in unison toward achieving a common goal and building value for hotel owners. Through his leadership, Tecton and Desires Hotels consistently achieve extraordinary profitability and high levels of associate and guest satisfaction. Mr. Leal has a BA in Hotel and Restaurant management.

Douglas Carrillo Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing / Partner Douglas Carrillo oversees the development and implementation of sales, branding, marketing and e-commerce strategies. Mr. Carrillo has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Throughout his tenure with Tecton he has developed a sales and marketing culture as well as innovative ideas and solutions for e-commerce and revenue management. In 2005, he co-developed Desires Hotels with Raul Leal , and has since worked to grow the portfolio from 4 to 12 modern boutique hotels. Prior to joining Tecton, he was the general manager of the Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel in South Beach, FL, where he increased net operating income by two and a half million dollars as well as increasing revpar by sixty-two percent. Before this, he was the general-manager of the five-star Grand Bay Hotel in Coconut Grove FL, and served as the director of revenue management for Carnival Hotels & Casinos in Miami. Mr. Carrillo also served as the director of sales and marketing for the Sheraton Biscayne Bay and several Marriott hotels in Miami, where he helped increase revenue and revpar. He is actively involved with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and is the Chairman of the Boutique Hotel Collection effort.

Dave MacRae Vice President of Finance Dave MacRae has more than 19 years of experience in finance as it relates to the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Tecton, Mr. MacRae was the director of finance and area controller at the 730-room Omni Resort at Champions Gate, Fla., where he developed and managed a $200 million budget and led ownership through a $150 million property financing. Before this, he was the area controller at the Omni CNN Center in Atlanta, GA, where he directed the financial operations of six hotels and a $70 million budget.

Lisa Perez, SPHR Vice President of Human Resources Lisa Perez oversees the human resource, recruitment, labor relations and training functions for the company. Before joining Tecton, Ms. Perez was the director of human resources at the Bonaventure Resort and Spa in Weston, FL, and the director of human resources for the 1,200-room Fontainebleau Hilton Resort in Miami Beach, FL, where she was responsible for overseeing and implementing all aspects of human resources administration and labor relations. Prior to this, she was a corporate director of human resources for Bask Hotel Development Group, a company that includes seven hotels totaling 1,000 rooms and associates in remote locations based in Atlanta, GA. Earlier in her career, Ms. Perez was the director of recruitment and succession planning for Interstate Hotels Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA, and the human resource director for the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North among others. Ms. Perez is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and holds an SPHR certification. She was also vice president of South Florida Hospitality Human Resources Association.

Greg Kaylor Director of Operations Greg Kaylor oversees the day-to-day hotel operations, with ongoing dialogue with the hotel General Managers, ensuring compliance of standard operating procedures, budgets, and company culture. Mr. Kaylor has more than thirty years of experience in all aspects of the hospitality industry and operations management, including an extensive management background in full-service hotels, golf resort development & operations, and condo hotels, as well as an extensive Food & Beverage background. He has over twelve years experience in hotel operations management in a multi-property environment, serving tenures as Director of Operations and Vice President of Operations for Atlanta-based Institutional Management Corporation and Tecton Hospitality respectively, representing more than fifty hotel projects and numerous commercial businesses.

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