In his role, Jim is responsible to the portfolio to manage all aspects of maintenance staff. Jim has extensive knowledge and experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other structural workings and oversight of capital expenditure projects. He directs and coordinates the property teams to perform routine, preventive and emergency interior / exterior maintenance and repairs to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of hotel operations. Jim comes with more than 25 years of professional and hospitality experience, most recently as Chief Engineer at the award winning Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort. Prior roles include both Club Quarters and Aramark Facility Services. Jim is based in Chicagoland and in his spare time enjoys his grandchildren and camping with his dogs.