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Our Management Team
Robert Boykin, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman
Robert's career has spanned the disciplines of property operations, corporate administration, real estate development and acquisitions since graduating from the University of Hartford in 1972 with degrees in Business Economics and Finance. 

In 1996, Robert took the real estate activities of Boykin Management Company public in an IPO called Boykin Lodging (NYSE: BOY), led by Lehman Brothers. Ten years later, in 2006, the assets of Boykin Lodging were sold to a private equity firm and Robert returned to guide the activities of Boykin Management Company. 

Robert served as Vice-Chair of the Marriott Full Service Franchise Owners Association and also as the Chairman Emeritus of the Amazon Conservation Team. He is active in the World Presidents Organization and Chief Executives Organization. As a frequent speaker and panelist at industry lodging conferences, he is a well-respected advisor to the travel and lodging industry.


John Boykin, Executive Vice President 
Jack has held many positions in the company, but his specialty has been in food and beverage operations, procurement and general hotel operations. Jack served in various food and beverage positions in Boykin’s Marriott hotels and has been on the corporate staff with responsibility for the company's total food and beverage operation. 

In 2006, Jack played an integral role in Boykin Management Company's achievement of over 70 million dollars in food and beverage volume. Jack has led many successful conception programs and has driven many of the organization's opening activities throughout its history. 

 
Richard Longo, President/CFO
Richard is responsible for providing the leadership necessary to position Boykin Management Company at the forefront of the hospitality industry. His responsibilities include the development of a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth as an organization. He oversees company operations to insure quality, service and cost-effective management of resources. 

Richard has over 25 years of combined executive-level experience in hospitality, construction, real estate development, property management and banking.  Richard earned a BBA from Ohio University and an MBA from Cleveland State University, and holds a CPA designation from the State of Ohio.


Kevin Hyland, Executive VP of Development, General Counsel
Kevin plays a significant role in Boykin Management Company's operations. His responsibilities include new business development, structuring and negotiation of management contracts, acquisition and investment opportunities, legal services for sales and marketing, operations, accounting and finance and other functions, as well as management of litigation, contract and regulatory activities. 

Prior to joining BMC, Kevin served as Corporate Counsel for Hyland Software, Inc., where he focused on corporate legal matters, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, property insurance matters and corporate financing. Prior to that assignment, he was an attorney with Gallagher, Sharp, Fulton and Norman. 

Kevin earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University and his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the Urban Land Institute.


Paula Jo Boykin, ASID
Paula is an independent design professional who has partnered with Boykin Management Company on numerous occasions. Her comprehensive management practice and technical skills assure compliance with vigorous scheduling and budgetary requirements, allowing for a cost-competitive design team to insure her clients' complete satisfaction and a flawless design package.

The author of several books on hotel guestroom design and chiropractic office design, Paula recently merged her almost three-decade old national design firm, Spectrum Design Services, with MBI-K2M Architecture. Their offices now include Cleveland, Ohio, Huntersville, North Carolina; and Key West, Florida.

Paula graduated from Ursuline College with a degree in interior design and is the recipient of numerous national interior design awards.

  
Bill Waichulis, Senior Vice President of Operations 
Bill is Managing Director for the Florida Resort Division of Boykin Management Company. He came to BMC after 14 years with Interstate Hotels and Resorts, and has managed many brands, including Westin, Sheraton, Hilton and Holiday Inn. 


Tim Lay, Regional Controller
Tim oversees the financial operations of Boykin Management Company's Florida-based properties including those located in Miami, Fort Myers and the Florida Keys.  

Tim joined BMC in 2002, after 18 years with Hilton Hotels Corporation, where his responsibilities included financial reporting consolidation for eight Doubletree properties.


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