- 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.
Robert M. Brier, Founding Partner
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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Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Ketan Vora, Founding Partner
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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Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Anne Holmes Brier, Vice President and Treasurer
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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Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Jimmy Grover, Vice President of Operations and Asset Management – Hospitality Division
With more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Jimmy began his hospitality career as a maintenance technician at the Courtyard by Marriott in Norcross, Georgia. Moving up quickly, he soon earned the post of General Manager for the TownePlace Suites by Marriott and went on to serve as General Manager, Lead General Manager, Regional Manager in Training and Regional Director of Operations during his career for Marriott, Hilton, Drury Hotels and IHG.
Jimmy has earned multiple awards and achievements throughout his career including the Marriott Associate of the Year Award, Management Company Chairman’s Award, Diamond GM of the year nominee as well as multiple Gold and Silver Circle Guest Satisfaction Awards.
Jimmy currently resides in Atlanta with his wife and children and enjoys fishing, golf and spending time with his family.
Address 1738 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Jany Peters, Regional Manager
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.
Shannon Boyd, Regional Manager
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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Address 2639 N. Monroe Street, Suite B-101 Tallahassee, FL 32303
Justin Kawar, Director of Accounting & Finance
Justin started his career in finance with Merrill Lynch in Jacksonville, FL as a Financial Advisor handling high net worth clients. After 5 years he was promoted to Merrill Lynch’s Tallahassee, FL office where he managed their high net worth client portfolios. Justin always had a passion for finance, accounting, real estate and hospitality that led him to join Hunter + Harp Hospitality, in 2015, as their Chief Financial Officer. There he gained experience in the world of hospitality and served as an Advisor for Toro Wealth Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm. In 2018, Justin obtained the Director of Accounting role with Ambassador, a registered Professional Employer Organization , in Thomasville, GA, where he oversaw the centralized accounting department for all locations in 28 states. Justin has witnessed Edgewater’s exciting growth over the past several years and accepted the Director of Accounting & Finance role with Edgewater. Justin brings diverse experience in Finance, Accounting, Investments, Investor Relations, and Hospitality
Address 2639 N. Monroe St. Ste B-101 Tallahassee FL, 32303
Madison Baxter, Corporate Sales and Marketing
Madison joined the Edgewater team in January of 2020 and since then she’s worked in various aspects of the hospitality industry such as night audit, front desk as well as being responsible for sales and advertising at The Wyvern Hotel. Which led her to the position she has now as the sales and marketing manager for Edgewater. While this has been her first experience in the hospitality industry, she has been working in sales one way or another most of her life. She taught in Florence, Italy in 2018 and Beijing, China for a year in 2019 which taught her valuable skills that she has used within this company. Working in a different culture taught her how to go about communicating with people in different ways. She had to be able to read body language to navigate her surroundings thus looking at people in a new way to understand their needs. That skill has become asset in dealing with customers in the industry and understanding what they need or how best to approach them. Also being able to understand how different countries go about things brought a fresh perspective and a new approach to different concepts to apply directly to the hotel.
Madison studied at Kent State University and graduated in 2018 with a degree in Communications with a concentration in global studies and a certificate in teaching English as a Second Language.
Tom Snell, Regional Manager
Tom began his hospitality career 28 years ago as the Director of Security at The Drake Hotel in NYC. After holding various senior level security positions at The Intercontinental Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria, Morgans Hotel Group, and Gaylord Hotels, Tom transitioned to hotel operations as the opening Resident Manager of The Darling Hotel in Sydney Australia. Upon his return to the United States, he was named the General Manager of the 200 room Waterford Estates Lodge in South Bend, Indiana. Tom joined the Edgewater Team in April 2014 when they assumed management of that hotel.
Promoted to Regional Manager in 2017 and now based in Destin Florida as the General Manager of The Sleep Inn Hotel, Tom oversees Edgewater’s portfolio of hotels across the panhandle of Florida. In this position he brings with him his team building and associate developments skills to ensure the future generation of hospitality leadership is ready.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys boating and golf.
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Address 10775 US Highway 98 W, Destin, FL 32250
Maureen Spaziani, Accounting
Maureen joined Edgewater in 2016. Prior to joining Edgewater, Maureen worked for 20 years for a large multi-state environmental company as an Office Manager and eventually promoted to Vice President of Finance. In her 33-year career, she has worked in many aspects within the accounting field.
Maureen graduated with a BS in Education from West Chester University. In May 2021, she graduated with Distinction from Cabrini University with Master of Accounting.
In her spare time, Maureen enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 children and large extended family and friends.
Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
Leigh Coble, Regional Manager
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.
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Address 329 Water Street Apalachicola, FL 32320
Frank Ceresoli, Regional Manager
Frank is the General Manager at The Wyvern Hotel, an Ascend Collection Boutique Hotel in Punta Gorda, Florida. Frank oversees the day to day operations and strategic direction of the 63-room boutique hotel along with 88 Keys, the piano bar and fine dining restaurant located in the lobby, and Perch 360, the Wyvern’s roof top bar.
Frank started with Edgewater Group in 2014 as Chief Engineer for their Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Tarpon Springs, Florida (sold in July 2019). In early 2017, Frank transferred to The Wyvern Hotel as Director of Engineering. He was actively involved with the renovation of the hotel’s restaurants and operating system before moving into the G.M. role in August, 2018.
Frank has extensive experience in operational management, construction and commercial maintenance. He served as Director of Operations and Account Service for Prime Net Marketing Services, a division of Journal Communications, where he conducted oversight of the production facility and account service departments.
After obtaining his general contractor’s licenses, Frank founded a commercial and industrial maintenance company specializing in the renovation and maintenance of commercial businesses and facilities while keeping them open for operations. He served as managing partner for Ceresoli Depies and Associates, a full-service construction company and builder. During this time, he also sat on the board of directors for Hometown development and Ameri Home builders as an adviser.
Address 101 E Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Melissa Dietzler, Assistant General Manager of The Wyvern Hotel
Melissa joined the Edgewater team in 2017, and after holding several supervisory and management positions she currently serves as the Operations Manager / AGM of the Wyvern Hotel a full-service Boutique Hotel.
Melissa has worked in the accounting/guest services industry for over 10 years where she has gained extensive knowledge in Accounting and Hospitality software and operating platforms. Melissa has been actively involved in several major system transitions to include software and operating system upgrades and property rebranding.
She is proficient in M3 accounting software and Choice Hotel operating systems and is active in our revenue management programs. Her well rounded knowledge of office and operation protocols and procedures allows her to communicate effectively with both operational departments and administration making her instrumental part of our transition teams.
Address 101 E Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Michael Wiggins, Regional Facilities Manager
Michael Wiggins is the Regional Maintenance 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 of 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.
Matt Nemec, Director of Business Development
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.
Email Matt
Address 101 E Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda Fl, 33950
Chris Caruso, Director of Facilities Management
Chris joined the Edgewater Team in 2017 as the Director of Facilities Management. His primary responsibilities are to oversee and manage the PIP and renovation projects from the due diligence phase prior to acquisition through to the execution and completion once under our ownership. He also works directly with the Chief Engineers at each property to maintain the safety and integrity of the building and related systems. Prior to joining Edgewater Chris had over 20 years working in construction and fabrication at both commercial and residential settings. He has done both hands on field level work as well as management, oversight, and planning. Chris received a BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI.
Address 4 E Lancaster Ave. Paoli, PA 19301
Jennifer Barton, Director of Accounts Payable
Jennifer joined the Edgewater team in 2020. Prior to joining She had over 15 years off accounting experience with Construction and Real Estate companies. Jennifer overseas Accounts Payables with all of the properties. She works closely with General Managers at each of the properties to ensure timely and efficient books. She Maintains relationships with Vendor Accounts, creates Reports for Owners, and reconciles all of Edgewater’s accounts. In her spare time she is an accomplished triathlete and has completed 3 Ironman Triathlons.
Address 2639 N. Monroe St. Ste B-101 Tallahassee FL, 32303
Stephanie Camp, Regional Director of Sales
Stephanie joined the Edgewater team July 13th 2020 she has been in the Hospitality/Restaurant industry for over 13 years with over 10 years of Management Experience. The most valuable skills she had gained for her current role is leading and managing diverse teams, guest recovery and retention, and networking. Due to the numerous years in the restaurant industry, she has earned a Serve Safe and Manager Food Safety Certification. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, fishing, and being in St. Teresa beach with family and friends.
Address 1876 Capital Circle NE | Tallahassee, FL 32308
Todd Hagerty, Regional Manager
Todd was a Task Force Manager with the management company, he joined Edgewater in 2019 at the TownePlace. Two weeks later he was Tasked Forced to TPS-Mobile. Then on October 4th, 2019 he was officially hired (from task force) as the Dual General Manager of TownePlace Mobile and Fairfield Inn and Suites Mobile. When he was born it said “congratulations it’s a boy” on the Holiday Inn marquee that his father managed, and grandfather owned. His first “paid job in the hotel business was 1986. This fall will be 35 years. Some valuable skill that he has acquired over the years is customer service, where he has learned to relate to the customer and see and empathies with their side of the story. He has always been a planner and thinks multiple steps ahead. This helps him look at the “what if” options and come up with plans for multiple scenarios. Most of his education is from the school of hard knocks and working with some outstanding mentors. He was an Emergency Medical Technician – Management (thus expired), but helped teach him quick thinking and how to handle stress. Todd enjoys doing anything with his family, gardening and landscaping; Hiking & Bird Watching; Hunting & Fishing in his spare time.
Address 1075 Montlimar Dr. Mobile AL 36609
Kervin Lassister, General Manager
Kervin joined Edgewater January 1, 2021 and began his career in hospitality ten years ago as the night auditor at Sleep Inn in Albany, Georgia. Some valuable skills that he has acquired due to his position is that “the guest is always the guest, no matter how a situation unfolds we still respect our guest.” Also, to not take customer interactions too personal, it’s only one moment in time and to always support your team, you are not an island and you cannot do it all efficiently and effectively alone. The majority of his education comes from General Managers who saw the raw potential he had and helped him to cultivate his potential. He also obtained an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Albany Technical College. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants, traveling & site seeing, and event planning.
Address 1876 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Dawn Murray, Regional Manager
Dawn joined Edgewater in 2016 as the General Manger of the Hampton Inn Atlanta Stone Mountain. She has spent 20 + years in the Hospitality Industry. In those years she has spent 19 years with the Hilton Hotels Family of Brands, all-in Full-service hotels she also holds additional certifications in Revenue Management and is a Hilton Certified Train the Trainer. She attended SUNY Albany with a BS in Business Administration. She is an active member of the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce and the Stone Mountain CID. She is a Mentor for Georgia Dept. of Correction Atlanta Metro Transitional Center for incarcerated women retuning to society. In her free time she enjoys Jazz Music Festivals, Travel and Interior Design.
Address 1737 Mountain Industrial Blvd I Stone Mountain GA 30083