OUR TEAM

Richard Millard Chairman & CEO Richard Millard, Chairman and CEO of Tecton Hospitality, oversees the company's business development efforts and is Tecton's majority shareholder. Mr. Millard was born in London, and at the age of 17 came to the United States to explore the wealth of opportunities that America offered. Shortly after arriving in New York he began his career in hospitality, first as a mail and information clerk on the night shift at a prestigious hotel in Rockefeller Center. Over the years, Richard worked his way through the ranks of the industry, beginning as a bellman and car park attendant in a Key Biscayne hotel and elevating himself to the lead position of General Manager. In 1984, Millard began working at Tecton Hospitality. Throughout the next decade, 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. Millard brings more than thirty years of experience in hotel operations to his position as Chairman of Tecton, and his start from the ground up gives him a unique appreciation and respect of the importance of every position in a hotel. Millard has proven his ability to understand and deliver successful results for owners and developers. He has earned a reputation in the industry for his affinity for providing in-depth analysis of hotel properties and creating profitable business and marketing plans as a hands-on operator. Today, as Chairman and CEO, Millard focuses on strategic issues including financing the company's growth plan and developing further strategic partnerships. The company continues to concentrate on resort and city center projects throughout the West and North into Canada. The future looks prosperous for Tecton and Desires as they forge ahead into the modern boutique hotel arena while maintaining a strong presence with franchised hotel operations.

Patrick Goddard Executive Vice President Patrick Goddard has complete oversight responsibilities of sales, marketing, branding, and e-commerce strategies for Tecton Hospitality and Desires Hotels. Patrick’s fifteen year background with Conrad International Hotels (Europe), Loews Hotels & Resorts (US) and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts (US & Caribbean) in various rooms, food & beverage operational positions at both line and executive levels has served to give him a distinctly practical perspective of hotel sales and marketing strategies. Since 2006 through his company Ocean Blue Hospitality, Patrick has conducted market studies, brand & operator selection, operations management, sales and marketing consulting and asset management for dozens of hotels & resorts for groups such as the Terra Group, Sunstone Hotel Investors, the Trump Group, and Allied Capital Partners amongst others from New York to Central America with brands such as Starwood Hotels, MGM Mirage Hospitality, Hard Rock Hotels and Preferred Hotels & Resorts. In January 2010, Tecton Hospitality and Ocean Blue Hospitality combined their portfolio and resources with Patrick taking responsibilities for sales marketing, revenue management, ecommerce and branding for the entire organization. Patrick graduated from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland with a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management. He obtained a degree in Hospitality Management from the Dublin Institute of Technology of Dublin, Ireland. He has earned the prestigious Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) designation from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is a member of the HSMAI. Patrick regularly speaks and participates in hotel mixed use, hospitality construction, sales and marketing and investment conferences and guest lectures at both Florida International University and Johnson & Wales University.

Michael Register Vice President of Development / Partner Michael Register is a partner in Desires Hotels International, and VP of Development and Legal Counsel for Desires Hotels. Michael is responsible for international and domestic business development and legal matters. In addition, Michael works with several investment partners to identify and source existing and new build hotel properties for acquisition or development, with a focus on emerging markets. Prior to Joining Desires Hotels, Michael was in charge of business development and legal matters for Nikki Beach worldwide. At Nikki Beach, Michael was responsible for sourcing over 20 new hotel and other F&B development projects around the world. Prior to working in the hospitality industry, Michael was the co-founder of a successful software company that was sold to a publicly traded Swiss company. Previously he practiced international corporate and business law, including two years at the Pinheiro Neto Law Firm in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Michael received his J.D. from Cornell Law School where he was a member of the Cornell Law Review and his B.A., magna cum laude, in Latin American Studies from Vanderbilt University.

David Moth Vice President of Operations Since joining Desires Hotels in 2006, David has become a valuable part of the modern boutique hotel collection. He has held the position of General Manager at the Sagamore in South Beach, Interim General Manager at The Glenn Hotel in Atlanta, and was most recently serving as General Manager at The Strand Ocean Drive in South Beach. Promoted to the role of Director of Operations in March 2009, Moth now oversees the day-to-day hotel operations through ongoing dialogue with hotel General Managers, ensuring compliance of service standards, maximizing revenues, and driving our unique company culture. David has been in the hotel industry for over 20 years and began his career with Noah Hotels. David then became the General Manager of the private members club Roof Gardens in Kensington, London. In 1992, Moth served as the Food and Beverage Director of Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands and while there he was promoted to Resident Manager. From there he became the General Manager of the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis, West Indies and from 2000 to 2002 David was the General Manager of the Malmaison in Glasgow, UK. In 2002, he returned stateside when he became the General Manager of the famed Tides Hotel in Miami Beach before finally joining Desires Hotels in 2006. David brings a depth and breadth of experience that gives Desires Hotels the opportunity to capitalize on expansion into existing and new markets.

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.

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