Current Responsibilities
Based in Atlanta, Tom Reifert is an Executive Vice President with JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group. He specializes in asset management, feasibility analyses, financial analyses and projections, development planning, developer solicitation, and negotiating development contracts, as well as project implementation for hotels, convention centers, sports facilities, performing arts centers and mixed-use projects.
Experience
With more than 25 years of experience in hospitality and the hospitality consulting industry, Mr. Reifert has extensive knowledge in asset management, public assembly feasibility and project management. He is currently the lead day-to-day asset manager for the 1,200-room Hilton of the Americas, Houston, TX; 532-room Columbus Hilton Downtown, Columbus, OH; and the 402-room Sheraton Hotel Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC. Mr. Reifert has also consulted on more than 30 convention center projects and over 20 hotel projects.
Prior Positions
Prior to joining JLL, Mr. Reifert was a Principal with Strategic Advisory Group for more than 17 years, which was acquired by JLL in early 2016. Prior to joining SAG, Mr. Reifert held management positions with Marriott International, including sales and marketing and director of restaurant operations.
Education and Affiliations
Mr. Reifert is a graduate of Iowa State University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management.