Our Team

The Roedel Companies’ team represents 40 years continuous experience in the hospitality industry – from the creation of the Susse Chalet and Grand Chalet brands to the comprehensive suite of management services offered today.

Roedel Companies, LLC

ROK Builders

Robert M. Kukish, Director of Construction, ROK Builders, LLC

Hospitality Solutions

Granite Lodging

Brian J. Dooley, President, Granite Lodging Group, LLC

Fred B. Roedel	Fred B. Roedel, Member, Roedel Companies President, Educator Biscuit Company, Lowell, MA Founder and President, Chalet Susse International, Inc., (Regional Brand Hotel Chain) Serve as counsel and advisor to Roedel Companies Past Experience Former Board Chairman and Director – First Federal Bank Director, New Hampshire Savings Bank Director, Public Service Company of NH Chairman, Board of Trustees, Daniel Webster College President, Chamber of Commerce, Nashua, NH Industry groups and/or community involvement. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Trustee, Boys & Girls Club, Nashua, NH Education B. S. Fairleigh Dickinson University MBA – Columbia University School of Business
Fred Roedel, III	Fred B. Roedel, III Partner, Roedel Companies, LLC As a Partner at Roedel Companies, I am accountable for the development and success of the long-term strategic plan of Roedel Companies and its subsidiary entities. I share responsibility for approving the final design, budget and timeline of any asset developed by Roedel Companies. I am specifically responsible for securing and placing the short and long-term financing requirements of the firm. President, ROK Builders, LLC As President of ROK Builders, I am responsible for setting the strategic direction of ROK, procuring third party hotel renovation and construction contracts and maintaining the entity as a profitable subsidiary of Roedel Companies, LLC Personal Statement I was a Partner in a private Investment Banking firm that specialized in capitalizing private middle market companies requiring $1.0 million to $500 million dollars for strategic growth. Responsibilities included client solicitation, preparation of client specific funding memorandums, solicitation of capital sources and negotiation of capital facilities. Established corporate program to provide investment-banking services to firms with capital needs under $2.0 million. The firm rose over $1.0 billion in private debt and/or equity funds for its clients. For the right investment group, we bring a unique experience level and experienced group of individuals who can design, develop and operate world-class hotels across a range of service levels. Our understanding of the process of establishing and meeting performance standards for the time, cost and quality of every project is the basis of increasing the reliability that each project meets or exceeds it return on investment criteria. Past Experience Partner, Currier Capital Corporation A Private Investment Bank firm 1990-2000 Community Involvement United States Rugby Football Union – Audit & Finance Committee, Past Treasurer and Board of Directors member New England Rugby Football Union - President Education Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Masters of Business Administration - 1990 Norwich University, Northfield, VT Bachelor of Science – 1985
David Roedel	David W. Roedel, Partner, Roedel Companies, LLC As a Partner at Roedel Companies, I am accountable for meeting or exceeding the companies annual and three year strategic plans. Specifically, I am responsible for real estate development including hotel acquisitions and development and implementing a marketing and public relations strategy which supports our growth and revenue goals. Personal Statement We set high development, return on investment and service standards for ourselves, partners and stakeholders. We pursue prime development sites and create “win/win” deals which benefit all parties. Every project faces significant challenges, setbacks and obstacles so the integrity of the people we do business with is as important to us as the quality of the real estate or feasibility of the development. Past Experience Director of Real Estate Development – Chalet Susse International Inc. 1997-2000 Regional Marketing Manager – Chalet Susse International Inc. 1994-1997 Community Involvement Greater Manchester (NH) Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors, Infrastructure Committee Chairman Big Brothers Big Sisters Nashua, NH - Board of Directors New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - Manchester, NH Advisory Board Boys and Girls Club Manchester, NH – Board of Directors Manchester Historic Association – Trustee Town of Milford, NH – Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Advisory Committee New Hampshire Preservation Alliance – Budget Committee Bishop Guertin High School – Assistant Varsity Football Coach Education Hamilton College, Clinton, NY BA – History, 1994
Susan Pollio	Susan Pollio, Partner, Roedel Companies, LLC Susan Pollio is the former Marketing Coordinator for Chalet Susse International, Inc. As coordinator, she oversaw marketing, advertising and graphic design for Susse Chalet and Grand Chalet hotels. For Roedel Companies, Susan oversees the marketing, design and purchasing. She is the leader of the marketing team and member of the business planning, management, first class condition and two design and construction teams. Susan is a graduate of Kimball Union Academy and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH.
W. Duncan Reed	W. Duncan Reed, Director of Finance, Roedel Companies, LLC As the Chief Financial Officer, I am responsible for developing the financial information for Roedel Companies and its subsidiaries. These tasks include taxes, audits, banking and insurance. Personal Statement I am my harshest critic and I work tirelessly to make certain that the financial statements are 100% accurate. It is my responsibility to make certain that the company knows exactly where they stand financially – actual versus budget – every single day. Past Experience Currier Capital Investment Banking Analyst 1995-2000 Hoyts Cinemas Corporation Treasurer 1985-1995 Acton Corporation Treasurer 1975-1985 Community Involvement New Hampshire Special Olympics – Volunteer 1985-1992 I am a licensed private pilot, accomplished sailor and I build and drive “street” rods Education Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH BS – Accounting, 1968
Mary L. Burke	Mary L. Burke, Director of Administration, Roedel Companies, LLC As a Vice President of Chalet Susse International, I served in various areas of administration and gained hands-on management experience in records management, manager recruiting and training, property insurance and benefits administration. Personal Statement Joining this emerging entity at its inception and being part of its ongoing growth has been and continues to be very rewarding. I participate as a Member of the Company’s Management Team where the contributions and opinions of every team member are valued. I continue to work in the areas of employee development and administration for a company that believes every job is important and each person plays a key role in its growth and success. Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH and her Masters in Business Administration from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. Past Experience Admin. Services Manager – Chalet Susse Int’l, Inc. 1995 – 2000 20 years’ prior experience with Chalet Susse in administration which included manager recruitment/training, employee development, insurance and lease management, supervision of administrative staff. Community Involvement Volunteer – Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua ESL Tutor - Adult Learning Center – Nashua, NH Director and Asst. Secretary – New Prospect Consulting Services, Inc. (Non-Profit lending company)
Robert Kukish	Robert M. Kukish, Director of Construction, ROK Builders, LLC Proven management capabilities to direct personnel on multiple, simultaneous projects from inception through project completion. Ability to coordinate and interact with professional consultants, local officials having jurisdiction of a project, and owner requirements to meet objectives of quality, schedule, and budget. Extensive problem solving project skills, utilizing a strong knowledge of construction methods and techniques gained through construction, development, and management projects in the Mid-West, Mid-Atlantic, and New England states. Personal Statement Our company goal is to meet or exceed customer’s expectations therefore becoming a preferred vendor to them. We accomplish this goal by having employees that take pride in their work and want to grow within the industry. Past Experience Project Manager - Johnson Controls 2000 – 2001 Project Manager - Architectural Interior Products 1998 – 2000 Renovations Manager – Susse Chalet Hotels 1983 - 1998 Community Involvement Construction Specifications Institute Member Associated Builders and Contractors Association Member Education Daniel Webster College B.S. Organizational Management Project Scheduling, Construction Project Management – New Hampshire College Construction Cost Estimating – Northeastern University
	Glenn A. Hardman, President, Hospitality Solutions, LLC As President of Hospitality Solutions, I am accountable for exceeding the free cash flow objectives for owners by establishing performance standards and getting results under the Key Result Areas that include: Revenue Production, Cash Flow and Expense Control, Guest Service, First Class Condition and Asset Protection. Personal Statement Our goal is to provide each guest with a memorable hospitality experience that exceeds their expectations for product quality and friendly, attentive service. By utilizing a hands on, personalized approach to delivering both service and a quality product, our guests will continually return to, and recommend our facility, which will result in each hotel we operate being the top financial performer in each market. Past Experience 2000-2006 President, McLaughlin, Inc. 1999-2000 Executive Vice President of Sales and Chief Operating Officer, McLaughlin, Inc. 1995-1999 Operating Vice President, Chalet Susse International 1991-1995 Vice President of Sales, Chalet Susse International, Inc 1989-1991 Regional Operations Manager, Chalet Susse International, Inc Community Involvement Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, past member Education MBA, Babson College, Wellesley, MA, 1982 BS, Business Administration, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, 1978 American Management Association, 1985-1986, Strategic Planning Implementation Learning International, 1993, Xerox Professional Selling Skills, Certified Sales Trainer
	Maureen T. Shelley, Director of Sales, Hospitality Solutions, LLC As the Director of Sales, I am accountable for meeting or exceeding the hotels' annual revenue goals. Specifically, I am responsible for development of all corporate accounts, leisure, and government business. I set rate strategies with our revenue team to maximize opportunities while building relationships with our customers to support our overall success. Personal Statement We set high service standards for all of our team members and believe we are here because of our customers and that doing right by them matters. We seek out ways to exceed our customers expectations and believe that it's important to be a good team member to our customers, employees and community. Other experience/positions held. Past Experience Owner/Consultant - Creative Memories,1999-2006 Vice President Sales & Marketing – Lowell Lock Monsters AHL Hockey Team, 1997-1999 Regional Sales Manager – Chalet Susse Int., 1991-1997 Community Involvement Greater Manchester (NH) Chamber of Commerce – Tourism Committee Member Jayme’s Fund – Board of Director Southern NH Celiac Group - Board of Directors
Brian Dooley	Brian Dooley, President, Granite Lodging Group, LLC Brian Dooley is the former Operating Vice-President of Chalet Susse International, Inc. with over 20 years' experience with nationally branded hotel chains. At Chalet, Brian oversaw the operations of 20 Susse Chalet and Grand Chalet hotels in addition to the Chalet Navy Bachelor Officer Quarters in Newport, RI and Groton CT. Today, Brian is the Manager and Member of Granite Lodging Group, LLC, a hospitality management subsidiary of Roedel Companies, LLC, which manages government lodging facilities. Brian is a graduate of Bentley College of Business in Waltham, MA.