Hospitality Expert Witnesses

ID: 109326

Florida

Mr. Kelly S. Klatt has 48 years of experience in Security with expertise in Hospitality & Retail. He earned his AA in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Santa Rosa Junior College. Today, this expert is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security International. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer at the Los Angeles Police...

E-006266

New York

This expert is a recognized authority and consultant in the hotel industry. He operates his hotel, hospitality and consulting practice specializing in operational audits and the effectiveness of hotel franchising agreements and litigation support assignments. Prior to forming his hotel consulting firm, this expert was the Product Line Manager for Hotel/Motel Operations at the International...

ID: 138351

Florida

Mr. Gil B. Fried has 33 years of experience in Sport Facility Safety and Sport Risk Management. He earned his BS in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento, his MA in Physical Education from The Ohio State University, and his JD from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Formerly, this expert served as the Chair of the Sport Management Department at the...

E-009799

Virginia

This hospitality expert has extensive experience in facilities management, corporate compliance, and social responsibility. He has held numerous positions at top international hotel chains including Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton. His positions have included leading overall maintenance of hotels and training individuals in proper maintenance and safety procedures. He has extensive...

ID: 6032201

Florida

Dr. Gary Deel has over 15 years of experience in various industries, including Hospitality Management, Higher Education, and Legal Work. He has served as a Professor at multiple institutions and currently holds the position of Professor at the APUS School of Business. Dr. Deel has developed and taught courses in Business, Hospitality, Leadership, Ethics, Law, and other academic areas. He has also...

E-011651

Illinois

This hotel/hospitality expert is a certified hotel administrator who has been heavily involved in the industry for more than 40 years, including positions as General Manager of a Best Western Inn Motel, Executive Vice President of State Street Associates, and General Manager of AmeriSuites Hotel. He is a former program director/associate professor of hospitality management at a local college, and...

ID: 701384

Florida

Dr. Joel Feigenheimer has over 30 years of experience in the Hospitality industry. He earned his AAS in Restaurant Management from the State University of New York Delhi, his BS in Restaurant Management from Cornell University, his MBA from Lynn University, and a PhD in Business Administration from Northcentral University. Today this expert is a Certified Concession Manager by the National...

E-014027

Florida

This expert specializes in hotel operations, hospitality industry franchising, management company operations, and guest safety issues. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field. He is a certified hotel administrator. He started his career as the youngest general manager of the Holiday Inn chain at the age of 18. He served as President & CEO of The Equity Hotel Corporation which...

ID: 17946

Florida

Dr. Kevin S. Murphy has 44 years of experience in Food Safety, Culinary and Food Services, and Food and Beverage. He earned his AS in Accounting from Bentley University, his BS and MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech and his PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Pamplin College of Business. Today, this expert is certified as...

E-007804

Virginia

This expert has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry. His experience includes positions at convention hotels in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., as well as management with fortune 500 restaurant companies in major cities throughout the country. He specializes in restaurant and hotel openings and consulting, as well as restaurant operations including safety and...

ID: 147130

Pennsylvania

Mr. Brian Krason has over 40 years of experience in Property Management. He received his education in Real Estate and Finance from Middlesex County College and the South Jersey Professional School of Business before beginning his career in the industry. He previously served as the General Manager of Henderson's Wharf Hotel and Conference Center, as the Director of Operations at Crowninshield...

E-009427

Michigan

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. His hotel safety and maintenance experience includes 10 years with Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites in various management positions. This expert was on the opening management team of the San Francisco Marriott, a 1500-room convention hotel. He was honored with the Director of Services of the Year award,...

ID: 64372

Florida

Mr. Lance R. Foster has over 50 years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his BS in Law Enforcement from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and his M.Ed in Educational Administration from the University of Tampa. Today, this expert is a Certified Security Consultant by the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. Formerly, this expert...

E-018557

California

This highly qualified expert currently serves as Director of Facilities at a major casino and hotel. He oversees the facilities maintenance department that is comprised of 100 team members that include 71 EVS attendants, 2 construction & development project managers, 2 waste water technicians, and 20 facilities team members. One of his major accomplishments includes designing, developing, and...

ID: 137685

Nevada

Mr. Alan W. Zajic has over 50 years of experience in Security and Safety Consulting. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security and licensed as a Private Investigator and Private Patrolman in the state of Nevada. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of Security/ Loss Control and the Executive Director of Hotel Operations...

E-035273

New York

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in Food Safety and Nutritional Management Services. He holds certifications including ServSafe Food Safety Instructor/Proctor; Certified Executive Chef; Certified Culinary Educator; Registered Dietician; as well as a New York State License from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This expert is nationally recognized as a food safety...

ID: 6072850

Colorado

Mr. Tim Wiese has 24 years of experience in Workplace Safety and Retail Operations. He earned his BBA in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of North Dakota. Formerly, this expert served as the General Manager at Target Corporation, Kohl's Corporation, and Dicks Sporting Goods, as the Divisional Operations Manager at Republic Services Inc., and as the Chief Executive...

E-073038

California

This expert has 15 years experience in the food and beverage industry. He is a seasoned expert in all aspects of the hospitality world, including but not limited to management, acquisition, development, and financing. He has advanced and overseen the strategic business plans of numerous fine dine, high volume, quick service, and multi-unit food and beverage outlets across the Western United...

ID: 6323976

Florida

Mr. Jonathan Rivera has 17 years of experience in Hotel HR and security. He earned his AA in General Studies from Valencia College and his BS in Occupational Safety from Columbia Southern University. Formerly, this expert served as a Hotel Manager On Duty at Rosen Shingle Creek and as a Safety and Investigations Manager at Rosen Hotels and Resorts, Inc. Currently, this expert is the Director of...

E-156315

Connecticut

Robert Marcarelli is a well-known and respected chef, manager and restaurant consultant known throughout the Connecticut area. He has over fifteen years of hands-on business experience in restaurants, retail, catering, and the hospitality industry and over 20 years in business management. Robert’s experiences of working in the front and back of the house are what give him the competitive edge...