Testimonials
1/ jason pomeranc
Co-Founder and Owner, SIXTY Collective
Gary has a rare blend of skills utilizing traditional revenue management, brand and digital marketing all with a deep understating of sales and operational culture. Gary joined the SIXTY team during the launch of the SIXTY Hotels brand. My brothers and I had just sold the Thompson brand and were migrating multiple hotels onto our new platform. Gary was able to help navigate this transition adeptly utilizing his broad range of skills with a real intellectual understanding of the business ramifications at stake. Over the years through multiple launches and sometimes volatile market cycles Gary has been a steady hand helping the entire team navigate an ever changing hotel landscape.
2/ AMBER ASHER
CEO, Standard International (Standard Hotels, Bunkhouse Hotels + Peri Hotels)
I worked with Gary for many years at Standard International where he rose the ranks from the opening Reservations and Revenue Manager of brand flagship Standard Highline to ultimately overseeing the revenue management function for the portfolio as Corporate Director of Revenue Management. Gary was also integral in the creation and launch of Standard International’s proprietary booking application for last minute bookings, One Night Standard. Gary’s ability to work across disciplines and understanding of brand, creative, marketing, sales, and operations made him effective in the role with ability to gain consensus toward a common goal. Gary was admired across the organization not only for his technical ability but also his ability to collaborate, and I have the utmost confidence any organization that works with him will find the same to be true.
3/ Serena Lightner
Managing Director East Coast, In House
Former Managing Director for André Balazs Properties (Chiltern Firehouse, The Mercer, The Standard East Village)
I have known Gary for over a decade and have been blessed to work with him directly on a number of hotel openings including the Standard East Village, Chiltern Firehouse and Hotel Saint Vincent. His approach is thoughtful, experienced and intuitive. One of the qualities I appreciate the most is his willingness to listen and understand the vision and complexities of each project and craft responsive strategy. He’s also a great teacher and communicator. He’s a joy to be around and I trust him implicitly. Anyone I’ve recommended his services to has been quick to send me a grateful and glowing thank you. My experience with Gary has been nothing short of brilliant.
4/ Adam Wallace
Founder & CEO, Spherical
There are few people I’ve worked with in our industry like Gary. He has a rare combination and depth of experience in business strategy and revenue management coupled with great sensibilities in marketing and incredible lifestyle hotel experience. He’s a pleasure to work with in all aspects. Gary is also very well connected in the space and always introducing the right people. Gary and I have worked together for over 7 years across multiple brands and in my experience, anyone would be lucky to have the chance to work with Gary.
5/ Matt Livian
Managing Director, Prospect Ridge
Former Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Sydell Group (NoMad Hotels, Freehand Hotels, LINE Hotels + Saguaro Hotels)
Gary has my very highest regards as one of the best at what he does in the business. I worked alongside Gary while Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of the Sydell Group. Under his stewardship, we grew our platform very quickly and made incredible strides to institutionalize our revenue management and marketing disciplines - yielding tangible results from Gary’s efforts and leadership. Gary built out the revenue generation arm of the organization as the company grew including overseeing all revenue managers, marketers, CRM and the Central Services team. In addition to general intellect and being a subject matter expert, Gary showed true leadership skills as the company and his team scaled. Everyone we worked with, whether internal or external, thought the world of Gary. He worked incredibly well with others and gained the trust of everyone he interacted with almost instantly. Gary is one of the real talents in the industry, and I have no doubt that he will continue to positively influence every organization he touches.
