Leaders in Hotel Development

Proven Experience. Strategic Innovation. Enduring Success.

HOTELS DEVELOPED

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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Assets Managed

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HIG Companies delivers comprehensive hotel development services, creating high-quality hospitality assets that drive economic development, support tourism growth, and generate lasting community value. Our team brings deep experience guiding projects from site acquisition and entitlement through design, construction, and long-term stabilization.

We partner with municipalities, redevelopment agencies, and private stakeholders to navigate zoning, environmental, and procurement requirements while delivering projects that achieve defined operational performance and financial objectives

Core Capabilities

Ground-up hotel development from concept through stabilization
Public-private partnership structuring and execution
Adaptive reuse and redevelopment of existing hospitality assets
Compliance-driven project delivery aligned with regulatory and funding requirements
Integrated coordination across design, construction, and operations
Financial and operational planning to support long-term asset performance

Our hospitality projects are designed to balance innovation with operational efficiency. HIG Companies integrates contemporary design, sustainable construction practices, and proven operating models to deliver assets that perform consistently and reliably throughout their full lifecycle.

We emphasize

Disciplined cost control and fiscal accountability throughout the project lifecycle
Energy-efficient building systems and the use of sustainable, high-performance materials
Guest safety, universal accessibility, and full ADA compliance
Long-term asset durability and reduced lifecycle maintenance costs
Long-term asset durability and reduced lifecycle maintenance costs
Operational resilience through proven design and construction standards
Alignment of design decisions with long-term ownership and operating objectives

Each project is engineered to meet local government standards while enhancing the surrounding community.

HIG Companies has extensive experience working with both nationally recognized and regional hospitality brands. Our team collaborates closely with brand representatives to ensure each development meets brand standards, regulatory requirements, and defined performance benchmarks while supporting long-term operational success.

Partnership focus areas include

Franchise and brand compliance coordination across all development phases
Brand-driven design review and construction approval processes
Operational readiness planning to support efficient pre-opening execution
Transition support from construction completion to stabilized operations
Ongoing coordination with brand representatives to address standards updates
Alignment of brand requirements with financial, regulatory, and operational objectives

Our disciplined approach reduces risk for public-sector partners and ensures predictable outcomes.

The Leadership Team

Board & Executive Officers

Bhavesh Patel

Chairman of the Board

Darshan Patel

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Versha Patel

Chief Operations Officer

Pooja Mehta

Chief Legal Officer

Aarti Soma

Chief Compliance Officer

Development Department

Vic Ali

Senior Vice President, Development

Mark Rivaldi

Director, Government Contracts and Strategic Planning

Ron Lewis

Senior Project Manager, Planning

Timo Castelon

Senior Project Manager, Construction

Darren McClain

Project Manager, Entitlements & Government Approvals

Finance, Controls & Risk

Tejal Patel

Senior Vice President of Accounting

Cory Zubair

Accounting Director

Wade Abe

Senior Accounting Manager, Residential

Michael Kay

Senior Accounting Manager, Office

Mo Hamza

Senior Accounting Manager, Hospitality

Moe Zubair

Senior Accounting Manager, Insurance

Ahmad Reese

Senior Accounting Manager, LITHC & Government Funding

Zab Ahmad

Senior Accounting Manager, Investor Relations

Maddy Akram

Senior Accounting Manager, Collections

Operations & Compliance

Victoria Foster

Vice President of Operations

Jason Abbott

Director of Residential Operations

Keith Kalmady

Director of Office Operations

Julie Mora

Senior Manager of Case Management

Angelica Duarte

Senior Manager of Tenant Relations

Moody Rahman

Director of Hospitality Operations

Daniel Khan

Senior Manager of Housing Coordination

Ray Abe

Director of Housing Operations & Compliance

Mark Frank

Director of Housing Programs

Facilities & Engineering Operations

Martin Theroux

Facilities & Engineering Manager

Ziki Thellem

Director of Facilities, Portfolio

Fabian Montona

Regional Facilities Manager, Hotels

Shannon Goodman

Facilities & Engineering Manager

Frank Ahmad

Director of Procurement

Explore Our Brand Partnerships

From premium accommodations to tailored guest experiences, we collaborate with leading hospitality brands to deliver consistent quality, innovation, and memorable stays across every destination.

Testimonials

What Our Partners Say About HIG Hotel Development

Homez Suites by Hilton

Home & Suites by Hilton

HIG has delivered exceptional results on our Home2 Suites projects through their expertise and efficiency.

Repond VP Development, Hilton

Homez Suites by Hilton

Home & Suites by Hilton

HIG has delivered exceptional results on our Home2 Suites projects through their expertise and efficiency.

Repond VP Development, Hilton

Homez Suites by Hilton

Home & Suites by Hilton

HIG has delivered exceptional results on our Home2 Suites projects through their expertise and efficiency.

Repond VP Development, Hilton