TEAM
Kimbal Small Kimball ("Kim") Small has more than 40 years' experience as a property developer. He founded Kimball Small Properties, Inc. in 1978 following a successful career as Executive Vice President of Sequoia Pacific (a Southern Pacific Company affiliate) during which he managed the development of more than 5,000,000 square feet of industrial space in projects throughout the Western United States. Kimball Small Properties, with a focus in Silicon Valley, has developed more than 2,500,000 square feet of industrial space in 47 separate projects, as well as landmark office buildings, luxury hotels, urban retail space and residential units. In the 1980's, Kimball Small Properties was designated by the City of San Jose as the master developer of its downtown redevelopment efforts, which led to Kim's development of the 500+ room Fairmont Hotel and adjacent office tower, a downtown retail center and 500 residential units. Kim has been twice named "Developer of the Year" in Silicon Valley and has been the recipient of many other honors for both his professional accomplishments and community service. He is a graduate of UCLA.
Keith Cox Keith Cox is an entrepreneur who has co-founded businesses in the hospitality, resort and venture capital industries. Prior to entering the field of resort development, Keith co-founded and served as managing director of Brainstorm Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, which invested in 24 e-commerce and emerging technology companies, including OpenTable.com and Zappos.com. Keith served on the board of directors, advisory board or executive team of several the fund's portfolio companies. Prior to BrainStorm Ventures, Keith co-founded and subsequently served as CFO and CEO of World Wrapps Restaurants, a west coast chain of gourmet, quick-service restaurants. Keith also conceived of and launched another growth-oriented restaurant company, Pacific Catch, which is a moderately priced, Pacific-inspired, fresh fish grill. His previous business experience included that of strategic management consultant at Booz-Allen & Hamilton and financial consultant at Deloitte & Touche. Keith obtained two BAs in Business Economics and Sociology at UC Santa Barbara and his MBA at Stanford University.
Scott Christian Scott is a seasoned financial executive with big picture vision and strong entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, he brings a broad, in-depth knowledge of the fractional real estate industry. Scott most recently was the Founder and President of First Fractional Funding, one of only two providers of consumer financing in the fractional real estate market. In only 18 months, Scott and his team built a thriving business capturing approximately 50% market share. Prior to First Fractional Funding, Scott founded a niche real estate investment company, American Pet Care Properties. Scott's company acquired, developed and sold veterinary hospitals and other pet service facilities. Investors in Scott's company enjoyed a 50+% IRR. Scott has held executive positions in other early stage companies including: treasurer of a publicly traded REIT, CFO of a textile rental company and COO/CFO of a mail order catalog retailer. Scott spent his early career at KPMG Peat Marwick in their financial consulting division. Scott grew up in the Midwest attending the University of Kansas where he achieved both a BS and Masters in Business Administration.
Greg Traxler Greg is long-time professional in resort real estate with over seventeen years of experience in sales, marketing, property development, and finance of high-end luxury projects in the Western US and Canada. From popular global brands such as Marriott and Hyatt to private projects in the Tahoe area, he has also been instrumental in developing and training large sales and marketing teams with a focus on a new-age philosophy in team dynamics, finding perfect solutions for new buyers and creating positive and memorable experiences for owners.
Within the shared ownership industry, Greg has helped create and design numerous ownership plans with a focus on providing convenient and flexible use for owners and most recently helped create and manage the nations leading independent fractional project team at Old Greenwood in North Tahoe. Since his move to Tahoe in 1994, he has also traveled extensively to visit resort destinations while serving as Director of Business Development for Resort Funding Inc., consulting for Waterfront Communities on the east coast and as Western Regional Manager for Interval International. He is also a strengths coach via Gallup University, a member of the American Resort Development Association, a Registered Resort Professional, member of The Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors and has been a frequent speaker at regional resort fractional conferences. He is a graduate of University of Mississippi and University of Arkansas with a BA in Advertising and Public Relations and MA in Journalism.
Nicole Reitter Nicole Reitter has an in-depth and eclectic marketing background coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit, having at one time owned and operated her own bar and grille in downtown Truckee. Having joined the Resort Equities team in 2006, Nicole brings resort real estate experience from her tenure at Intrawest, where she handled all marketing efforts for Tonopalo, a Private Residence Club on Lake Tahoe as well as the Villages at Squaw Valley and Solitude, near Park City. Nicole has spent time on both the client and agency sides, having served as an Account Manager at Bernard Hodes Advertising as well as Smith + Jones Advertising. Her client list included high-tech, financial and hospitality accounts such as The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, Electronics for Imaging, KPMG, Synopsys, Adaptec and Excite!, to name a few. Nicole has also worked for acclaimed management consultant and guru Tom Peters as well as HGTV, in television production. Most recently Nicole was awarded an ADDY for her efforts on Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe's sales brochure. Nicole is a Journalism graduate of Chico State.
Monique Kohler Monique Kohler has an impressive tenure within both the fractional and service industries. She and her husband served as the Innkeepers of North Lake Tahoe’s waterfront, fractional resort Tonopalo Private Residence Club. They oversaw the property and concierge staff as well as assured that all 133 owner families received five-star, club treatment. The duo were also instrumental in the opening and operation of Tallus; a boutique, fractional private residence club in Mammoth, California. Prior to entering the fractional industry, Monique spent 10 years at Yosemite National Park’s celebrated Ahwahnee Hotel. Monique held several hospitality positions including Special Function Coordinator, Assistant F&B Director and Assistant Dining Room Manager. Monique has been part of the Resort Equities team since 2008. She has played a key role within the sales, operations and maintenance organizations and now manages owner services. When asked what she enjoys most about her role Monique said "I enjoy forming relationships with our owners and assisting families with their vacations."
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