Tim Talley Named VP Engineering at HRI Lodging
NEW ORLEANS, LA - September 3, 2014 - Tim Talley, a veteran with more than 30 years in facilities management, has been promoted to vice president of engineering, announced Gary Gutierrez, president of HRI Lodging (HRIL).
Talley joined HRI Lodging in 2011 as facilities supervisor for HRI Management, the company's apartment management affiliate. In his new role, Talley will supervise the engineering departments and area engineers; engineer development plans; capital planning and budgets; property construction and renovations and engineering procedures for all HRI Lodging assets.
Prior to joining HRI Lodging, Talley worked as director of building services for East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA, where he also coordinated construction of the Domino Pavilion, wellness center, parking garages and numerous renovation projects.
“Tim's vast experience in facilities management and construction will enhance our dedication to providing the finest quality physical plants to both our partners and our guests in every property we operate,” said Gutierrez. “In addition, Tim will also play a pivotal role in our future expansion, acquisitions and renovations,” Gutierrez added.
Talley, who is past president of the Louisiana chapter of American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE), holds certifications from the American Hospital Association, the American Welding Society, the American Petroleum Institute, American Concrete Institute and the Louisiana Department of Highways.
About HRI Lodging
HRI Lodging, LLC (HRIL) is one of the 50 largest hotel management companies in the U.S. with a current portfolio of 19 hotels and resorts spanning the continental U.S. By building alliances with major domestic and international investment firms, the organization pursues a dual mode growth strategy of managing independent, boutique properties as well as partnering with industry leading brands, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood and Intercontinental Hotel Group. HRI Lodging is the hotel management division of New Orleans-based HRI Properties, a full-service real estate development company and a national leader in the adaptive reuse of historic structures. HRI's mission is: Revitalizing Cities by Creating Diverse, Vibrant and Sustainable Communities.
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