Adaptive Re-use: Historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel - Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Partners In Development and its hand selected development team won the RFP to work with the City of Oklahoma City as lead developer on the adaptive reuse of the historic Skirvin Hotel that had closed over a decade earlier. This ornate building with irreplaceable interior and exterior features was the city’s premier lodging establishment for over 50 years. After extensive renovation this $57 million project recently reopened as the Skirvin Hilton Hotel; the city's premier lodging establishment. References: Brent Bryant, City of Oklahoma City, (405) 297-2260; John Michael Williams, RFP Team Leader, (405) 232-0080.

Market Analysis, Feasibility, Pre-development Services - Harbor Shores Inn & Spa Resort, Benton Harbor, MI

Partners In Development has completed a Market Demand Analysis and is near completing a feasibility analysis for a 40-room inn and spa located adjacent to the new signature Jack Nicklaus golf course in the mixed use Harbor Shores development (see harborshores.com). We have also supported pre-development efforts formulating a facility program and initial design to determine initial project costs and for seeking partial funding. Reference: Mark Hesemann, Managing Director, Evergreen Development Co., (269) 926-6688.

Owner Representation – Heidel House Resort, Green Lake, WS

Ongoing assignment assisting owner with improving operations, increasing cash flow, and structuring for potential disposition. Reference: Stacy Nemeth, Senior Vice President, Fiore Companies, (608) 255-5060.

Market Analysis, Public Incentive Structuring - City of Texarkana, Arkansas

Performed a Market Demand Analysis to determine level of demand for an upscale hotel and convention facility. Additional consultation on the level and type of incentives necessary to attract developers. Reference: Harold Boldt, City Manager, (870) 779-4996.

Disposition Strategy and Sales Management – Hilton Hotel, Oaklawn, Illinois

Managed for the owner of the Hilton - Oak Lawn a successful disposition of the property to a national hotel ownership and management company. Reference: John Geary, Owner, (630) 319 7779.

Market Analysis, Site Selection, Feasibility Review - Hilton Garden Inn and Lewisville Convention Center • Lewisville, Texas

As a consultant and team member, Partners in Development was instrumental in the development of the Hilton Garden Inn and Lewisville Convention Center. PID performed the initial Demand Analysis, identified suitable sites, made facility recommendations and provided a feasibility review. The company also quantified the economic impact for the City of Lewisville. Reference: Larry Masi, Principal, (972) 238-5454.

Owner Representation – Fairfield Residential, LLC

Provided owner representation services on the Hyatt Regency - Austin Town Lake including oversight and evaluation of operations performance (monthly field visits), budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and oversight of a large rooms renovation project and planning for a large public area renovation. Reference: Mark LaCourse, former Director Asset Management, Fairfield Residential LLC, (972) 420-5999.

Market Analysis - Second Century Investments

Performed a Market Demand Analysis in Sherman/Denison, TX to determine the level of demand for an upscale hotel and convention facility. Consulted on public incentive package structure. Reference: Larry Masi, Principal, (972) 238-5454.

Market Analysis - City of Garland, Texas

Performed a Market Demand Analysis to determine the level of demand for an upscale hotel and community convention center. Follow-up reporting and consultation on optimal site locations and facility programming. Reference: Paul Mayer, President, City of Garland Chamber of Commerce, (469) 326-7444.