At Edgewater we value loyalty, teamwork and excellence. We take great pride in our team that portrays these values on a day-to-day basis. Each team member plays a critical role in our business operations as we strive for efficiency & success.
Bob has over 35 years of diverse financial and operational experience obtained through public accounting and leadership positions in finance, treasury, real estate and investor relations functions for major companies. Bob also founded a distressed debt consulting, debt acquisition and workout firm in 2004. Bob has performed multiple receivership functions in state and federal courts in DE, FL, IN and PA.
Bob’s previous employers include PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Hanson Industries/Hanson PLC, U.S. Industries and Penn Specialty Chemicals. These roles have ranged from auditor and tax associate for multi-national clients, VP Finance and Treasurer, President of Property Development Corporation and VP of Investor Relations for a public company with $8 billion revenue and Consumer Group Vice President for a company with $2.5 billion in revenue.
Bob has a BS in Accounting from the University of Scranton.
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Office 484.324.2520
Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Ketan has over 25 years of restructuring, turnaround, operating, capital raising, high growth, and M&A experience. He has also performed multiple receivership functions in state and federal courts in DE, FL, IN and PA. Ketan’s experiences and success range across multiple asset classes and industries both within the private and public sectors.
Ketan’s previous employers include PNC Bank, Arthur Andersen, Parente Randolph, Global Centric Networks and the Blenheim Group of Companies. Ketan’s roles have ranged from commercial loan workout, real estate lending, Senior Advisor, CFO and President.
Ketan received an MBA from the University of Scranton with a concentration in Finance and a BS in Accounting from the University of Mumbai. Ketan currently serves as a member of the Villanova University Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate Advisory Board.
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Office 484.324.2530
Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Prior to taking on the role of Edgewater’s Treasurer, Anne had performed the duties of operations manager, where she handled diverse responsibilities such as interim General Manager for a mixed use property that included an Inn with offices and retail and opening and staffing Edgewater’s first two offices in Doylestown and Paoli. Anne joined Edgewater in 2009 from BG Capital Advisors Inc. where she handled bookkeeping and cash management. Prior to that Anne was dedicated to her rewarding career raising five children. Anne graduated summa cum laude from Temple University with a BA in history.
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Office 484.324.2773
Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Linda joined Edgewater in February 2015 as Accounting and Property Manager. Linda’s previous employers include Ponns & Company, Barrington Development Corp. and Metroplex Realty and has over 30 years of experience in Accounting and Facility Management. Linda’s diverse background includes accounting, renovation of historically certified buildings, turnkey build to suit fit out, property portfolio management, sales & leasing and financial management in both the residential and commercial markets in CT, DE, PA, Washington DC, TX, GA, NJ, NY, IN, SC, FL and CA.
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Office 484.324.2785
Cell 610.636.6964
Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Email Maureen
Office 484.324.2426
Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Shannon joined The Edgewater Group in 2015 and assisted in forming the entity, Sunbelt Asset Management, LLC. As a licensed Real Estate Broker and Licensed Community Association Manager she has over 15 years’ experience in providing professional property management services for Residential, Office and Retail properties. Prior to joining Edgewater, she was employed with Hall Investments and was involved in managing a 1 million square foot Class B Office Park. Prior to that, she was with Jones Lange LaSalle managing properties throughout North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama.
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Office 850.659.6868
Address 2639 N. Monroe Street, Suite B-101 Tallahassee, FL 32303
Leigh joined Edgewater in 2013 as the General Manager at The Water Street Hotel & Marina. Leigh is currently the Regional Manager at The Coombs Inn & Suites and The Water Street Hotel. Leigh oversees both properties in Apalachicola Florida. Leigh was the first employee hired by the hotel in July 2007. Prior to working at the hotel, Leigh was in restaurant management for 25 years.
Leigh received her Bachelor of Science degree in Food Service Management from Western Carolina University in 1991.
Office 850.653.3700
Address 329 Water Street Apalachicola, FL 32320
Audrea is the General Manager at Coombs Inn & Suites. Audrea has over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry. Audrea started out as a housekeeper for Coombs Inn in 2008 and quickly worked her way to head housekeeper and from there to Innkeeper by 2010. In 2012 Audrea became the General Manager with a certificate as a certified guest service professional.
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Office 850.653.9199
Address 80 Sixth Street Apalachicola, FL 32320
Jany joined the Edgewater Team in 2012 and is a Regional Manager. Jany travels extensively and manages operations at the property level. While at Edgewater, Jany has managed operations at investment properties and also on a consultant basis for bank owned and court appointed receivership properties in multiple states, including Florida, Delaware and Connecticut.
Jany specializes in the turn around of distressed hotel properties and, among other things, has proven success in market analysis, revenue management, cost reduction, cost containment, reduction of liability and employee retention.
Prior to joining the Edgewater team, Jany worked in operations for one of the largest providers of diagnostic imaging services. Jany has fifteen years of extensive operations experience, which includes but is not limited to, corporate formation and compliance, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and compliance and licensing.
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Office 813.956.0832
Tom has over 23 years in the hospitality industry and joined Edgewater in 2014 as the General Manager of The Waterford Estates Lodge in South Bend Indiana. Prior to joining the team, Tom held various positions with The Waldorf Astoria in New York City, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Gaylord Hotels, and The Darling in Sydney Australia.
Tom is an active member of both the Saint Joseph County Hotel Association and the Visit South Bend Mishawaka visitors bureau.
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Office 574.272.5220
Address 52890 SR 933 North South Bend, IN 46637
Michael Wiggins is the Regional Maintance Engineer for Edgewater Group, LLC. Michael is responsible for the up-keep at multiple properties as well as manages/supervises the on-site maintenance personnel at several regional locations.
Michael joined Edgewater in 2011 and has over thirteen years experience in maintenance. Michael has maintenance experience with independent, flag and boutique properties. Michael’s experience includes, but is not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping and he is also a certified pool operator.
Michael graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelors in Social Work and spent twenty years in the New York State Prison system as a Senior Counselor for CASC (Comprehensive Alcohol and Substance Abuse) program.
Dennis joined the Edgewater team in 2016 as a Facilities Engineer with Sunbelt Asset Management, LLC. He is responsible for the facility and grounds maintenance for Sunbelt's Tallahassee portfolio that consists of residential, commercial and retail properties. He has over 20 years experience in the Facility Engineering field and received his HVAC Certification at Tidewater Community College. Dennis is a US Navy Veteran and served our Nation in Operation Desert Storm. Prior to beginning his career in Property Management, he was a Correction Officer at Caledonia Correctional Institution in Halifax, NC.
Ginny joined Edgewater in 2017 as the Corporate Marketing Analyst. Ginny oversees marketing for Edgewater Events LLC as well as assists in the marketing needs for all properties within the Edgewater Group portfolio. Ginny is based out of the Edgewater Events Corporate office in Punta Gorda. Prior to working at with The Edgewater Group, Ginny was in operations management for 15 years.
Ginny received her Associates of Arts & Science degree from Florida Southwestern in 2017 and is currently completing her Bachelors in Public Health at Florida Gulf Cost University.
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Office: 941-347-7061
Address: 3853 Acline Road unit 120, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Email Nick Nemec
Office: 941-347-7061
Address: 3853 Acline Road unit 120, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Matt joined the Edgewater team recently as the director of business development in the newly created events side of the company.
With 26 years in the auto industry and 10 years in wine distribution my emphasis was mainly in sales, marketing and management.
Born and raised in the Midwest and over 30 years in south Florida
We enjoy the tropical weather with our 2 children as well as 2 grandsons.
I welcome the challenge to create a solid event portfolio.
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Office: 941-347-7061
Address: 3853 Acline Road unit 120, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Please join us in welcoming Executive Chef Josh Booze who has recently joined The Wyvern Hotel team!! Chef Josh brings to The Wyvern the seemingly lost tradition of buying only fresh products and preparing all of his featured dishes from scratch. Chef Josh brings his infamous wine dinners and fresh seafood preparations from Fin's Restaurant in Venice where he was Chef de Cuisine. Come and join us for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner at the new 88 Keys Piano bar and restaurant just off the lobby, or join us at Perch 360 where he shares his Tapas creations for all to enjoy. Specializing in American Fusion. & wine pairing, while celebrating our local ranchers, farmers and merchants.
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Office: 941-639-7700
Address: 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Please join us in welcoming Assistant General Manager Brittany McGrade who has recently joined The Wyvern Hotel team!! Brittany Joined the Edgewater team in 2017. Prior to joining the team, she was The Director of Rooms for Hotel Indigo East End, Long Island. Brittany was awarded Top 40 under 40 in 2015 by the Young Professionals Network after displaying strong sales, operations and interpersonal skills. Brittany studied Sports Marketing at Farmingdale State College, and went on to study Women and Gender studies at Suffolk County Community College.”
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Office: 941-639-7700
Address: 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Please join us in welcoming Sales and Catering Manager Naomi Suojanen who joined The Wyvern Hotel team in 2013!!
Naomi Suojanen joined the Edgewater Team in 2013. She has served in many capacities including, Guest Services, Accounting, Operations and most recently, as the Sales & Catering Manager for The Wyvern Hotel.
Naomi is originally from Upstate NY and enjoys the warmer climate of Southwest Florida. Her love for Bulldogs is surpassed only by her love for her husband, two daughters, and passion for hospitality. Contact Naomi today to find out what The Wyvern Hotel can do for you!
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Office: 941-639-7700
Address: 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950