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.
Email Bob
Office 484.324.2520
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.
Email Ketan
Office 484.324.2530
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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Office 484.324.2773
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.
1738 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Phone: 678-431-2618
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
Justin is a graduate from Florida State University with dual majors in Finance and Real Estate.
Office 850.213.1583
2639 North Monroe St. Suite B-101
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Maureen Spaziani, Accounting
Office 484.324.2426
Address 4 E. Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
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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Office 850.659.6868
Address 2639 N. Monroe Street, Suite B-101 Tallahassee, FL 32303
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.
Office 850.653.3700
Address 329 Water Street Apalachicola, FL 32320
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.
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Office 813.956.0832
Tom Snell, Regional Manager
Tom has over 23 years in the hospitality industry and joined Edgewater in 2014 as the General Manager of Sleep Inn in Destin, Florida. 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.
Email Tom
Office 850.654.7022
Address 10775 US Highway 98 W, Destin, FL 32250
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.
101 E Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Office – (941) 639-7700
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 Nemec
Office: 941-347-7061
Address: 3853 Acline Road unit 120, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Chris Caruso, Director of Facilities Management
4 E Lancaster Ave.
Paoli, PA 19301
Mobile – 215-859-0610