OUR TEAM

Eric Danziger

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 50 years of experience in the hotel business, Danziger, who started as a bellman at The Fairmont San Francisco at the age of 17, has served as the head of several of the industry’s leading hotel companies. Danziger joined Resolute Road following his roles as CEO of Trump Hotel Group, President and CEO of Starwood Hotels, President, and COO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, and President and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group. His first executive role was with DoubleTree Hotels, where he was part of the team which created the iconic DoubleTree cookie. Danziger was instrumental in the exponential growth and success of each organization he led. He is credited with greatly expanding the footprint of Wyndham Hotel Group, and he was the visionary that first leveraged the organization’s strength and synergies across its brands.

Danziger is the recipient of numerous awards and honors such as the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year – Northern California Real Estate/Hospitality, the Lifetime Achievement HSMAI, the Industry Icon SAHIC, and more. Danziger has also been actively involved in industry associations and major universities. He has been a Guest Lecturer at Cornell University, Boston University, where he also has been a commencement speaker, and Johnson and Wales where he holds an honorary doctorate.

Gary Horton

President

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GARY HORTON

Gary J. Horton is President at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Horton presides over all aspects of operations and profitability of the assets in Resolute Road’s portfolio. He works closely with each hotel to ensure all goals and expectations embody the Resolute Road promise.

Prior to joining the team in December of 2003, Horton held various positions ranging from President, Vice President, and Board Member of several Lodging and Restaurant Associations. He also served as General Manager of a variety of hotel brands. During his tenure, many of these properties have achieved the highest level of their respective brand recognitions such as Hilton’s Connie Award, Hampton’s Lighthouse, and La Quinta’s Franchise Hotel of the Year. Horton also has successfully identified, trained, and produced leaders who continue to excel in leadership positions in and out of the lodging industry.

Horton graduated from Brigham Young University – Idaho, with a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Business Management.

In his free time, Gary enjoys traveling, fly fishing, golfing, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Daniel Pinheiro

Chief Business Development Officer

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DANIEL PINHEIRO

Daniel Pinheiro is Chief Business Development Officer at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Pinheiro is responsible for driving the company’s overall growth.

Prior to joining the team in 2019, he served for four years at Channel West Group, a boutique private equity shop focused on value-add hospitality investments. During his tenure, Pinheiro was responsible for underwriting all acquisition opportunities ranging in value from $20 to $150 million. In addition to pursuing new opportunities, Pinheiro oversaw asset management for the company’s robust hotel and resort portfolio, including all reporting commentary and financial statement analysis. He was responsible for managing all hotel renovations and capital expenditure projects. Pinheiro spent over two years in Bank of America’s representation and warranties group servicing residential mortgage-backed securities.

Pinheiro graduated from Pepperdine University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outside hunting, fishing, and taking advantage of everything outdoors, Idaho has to offer.

Kristen Knapp

Chief Investment Officer,
Head of Marketing

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Kristen Knapp

Kristen Knapp is Chief Investment Officer and Head of Marketing at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In her role, Knapp presides over all investment activity, fundraising for new developments and acquisitions, and marketing efforts.

Prior to joining the team in May 2022, she was Associate Director of Capital Markets for Hawkins Company, a Boise-based family office. Knapp previously served as a Vice President at JLL (formerly HFF) based in New York. During her tenure at HFF and JLL, she was part of the team that closed more than $5 billion in financing volume and underwrote more than $13 billion in asset value.

Knapp graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate from the Schack Institute of Real Estate and a minor in public policy.

In her free time, she loves to cook and spend time outdoors with her fiancé and black lab, Dagny.

Brittany Iverson

Chief People Officer

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BRITTANY IVERSON

Brittany Iverson is Chief People Officer at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In her role, Iverson supports all hotel employees by providing the necessary back-end human resources support. She handles items under the HR umbrella such as employee relations, compliance, policies/procedures, goals, and expectations that embody the Resolute Road Hospitality promise.

Prior to joining the team in 2014, she served as an HR Clerk for Western Power Sports, one of the world’s largest power sports companies. During her tenure, Iverson handled all items under the HR umbrella such as payroll, workers’ compensation, and employee relations.

Iverson graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications.

In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors camping and riding their RZR with her family.

Joel Tague

Senior Corporate Counsel

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Joel Tague

Joel Tague is the Chief of Staff and Senior Corporate Counsel at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Tague manages business objectives and oversees all of the company’s legal matters.

Prior to joining the team in October 2021, he was the founder of a successful law firm in Southwest Idaho. Before that, he worked as a business strategist with responsibility for a $10 billion global product line at a Fortune 10 technology firm.

Tague has earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Oklahoma City University, a Master of Business Administration degree from Arizona State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree also from Arizona State University. He is also an active member of the Idaho State Bar.

In his free time, he enjoys volunteering, traveling internationally, and exploring the back roads of our great country.

Jim Madarieta

Vice President, Hospitality Finance

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JIM MADARIETA

Jim Madarieta is Director of Finance at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Madarieta oversees all finance and accounting in Resolute Road’s portfolio.

Prior to joining the team in January 2016, he served as a senior Financial Analyst for Idaho Power, one of the largest energy providers in Idaho. Madarieta also served as a Sr. Internal Auditor for Albertsons Companies, one of the leading grocers in the Northwest United States.

Madarieta graduated from Boise State University in 2008 with a Master’s in Business Administration to add to his Bachelor of Business Administration- Accountancy, also from Boise State University. Madarieta has also held an active CPA license in the state of Idaho since 2011.

In his free time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking, and watching sports.

Sergio Cardenas

Corporate Director of Sales and Revenue Management

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Sergio Cardenas

Sergio Cardenas is the Corporate Director of Sales and Revenue Management at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Cardenas is responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate sales and revenue management.

Cardenas joins the team with over 32 years of experience in the hospitality industry. During his tenure, Cardenas has delivered premium market share indexes and higher-than-expected returns for every property, or portfolio, under his care. His innovative sales and marketing practices remain the standard at some of the most successful hotel management companies in the United States.

Cardenas graduated from Davenport University with a degree in Business. He also holds multiple certificates relevant to the hospitality industry.

Kevin O’Neil

Vice President, Business Development

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KEVIN O'NEIL

Kevin O’Neil is Vice President of Business Development at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, O’Neil is responsible for cultivating new client relationships.

Prior to joining the team in November 2022, he served as Franchise Development Manager for Rhino 7 Franchise Development Corp. During his tenure, O’Neil was part of a team that sold over 100 territories in 11 months. In addition, O’Neil has sold over 275 hotel franchises for 15 different brands in 36 states during his time in the franchise development space.

O’Neil graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He also holds an MBA in Financing from the University of Colorado.

In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey, golf, and traveling with his wife and two sons.

Richard Sprecher

Vice President, Business Development

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RICHARD SPRECHER

Richard Sprecher is Vice President of Business Development at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Sprecher is responsible for cultivating new client relationships.

Prior to Joining the Team in November of 2022, He served as Vice President of Development for Meyer Jabara Hotels and Vice President of Business Development of Aimbridge Hospitality. He also spent 17 years at Choice Hotels International as Director of Franchise Sales. During his tenure, Sprecher sold over 140 Hotel management Contracts, and over 200 Hotel Franchise agreements. In addition, Sprecher established a Distressed Hotel Asset Division, and obtained the company’s first receivership assignment.

Sprecher graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, four children, and their two rescue dogs.

Evan Danziger

Director of Operations

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EVAN DANZIGER

Evan Danziger is a Director of Operations at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Danziger is responsible for overseeing all aspects of hotel operations and supporting the Resolute Road Hospitality General and Regional Managers by communicating goals and expectations that embody the Resolute Road Hospitality promise.

Prior to joining the team in August of 2021, he served as General Manager for multiple Aimbridge Hospitality hotels. During his tenure, Danziger won numerous awards for leadership and GM of the Year. He was part of a team that led his hotel to success from both guest services and financial perspectives.

Danziger graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in mathematics.

In his free time, he loves spending time outdoors with his family and coaching his son’s baseball team.

Robby Sensibaugh

Regional Manager

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ROBBY SENSIBAUGH

Robby Sensibaugh is a Regional Hotel Manager at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Sensibaugh supports the hotel General Managers by communicating goals and expectations that embody the Resolute Road promise.

Prior to joining the team in 2018, he served as General Manager for various Hilton properties. During his tenure, Sensibaugh led his team to three Connie Awards and was recognized for Excellence in Operational Leadership.

In his free time, he loves traveling and hiking with his wife and two dogs, Kilometer and Buster.

Erik Bingham

Regional Manager

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Erik Bingham

Erik Bingham is a Regional Hotel Manager at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Bingham supports the hotel General Managers by communicating goals and expectations that embody the Resolute Road Hospitality promise.

Prior to joining the team in May of 2018, he served as General Manager of the La Quinta Inn & Suites, located in Twin Falls, Idaho. During his tenure, Bingham was recognized twice as General Manager of the year.

Bingham graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources and a minor in French.

In his free time, he loves to bake, work on home improvement plans, and explore the outdoors with his friends and family.

Eric Rock

Regional Manager

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Eric Rock

Eric Rock is a Regional Hotel Manager at Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company driven by a promise to provide owners with an increased return on their assets. In his role, Rock supports the hotel General Managers by communicating goals and expectations that embody the Resolute Road Hospitality promise.

Prior to joining the team in January 2023 as a General Manager before being promoted to Regional Manager in June 2023, Rock served as General Manager for the Element Hotel in Bend, Oregon. During his tenure, Rock has served as General Manager for multiple hotels and gained over 32 years of hospitality experience. Rock has also been the recipient of multiple awards due to his accomplishments at these hotels.

During his free time, Eric enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Eric, we are excited to have him on our team.

Matti Nasland

Director of Design & Marketing

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Eric Rock

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