Search By Location
Laguna Strategic Advisors provides services in the following key locations. Please click on the location nearest you, and you will be introduced to the experts in the area.United States
California
Michela (Dimond) Fuller
Laguna Hills, CA
Michela (Dimond) Fuller has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry; including 14 years in event and trade show management. She has developed a thorough understanding of hotel sales and marketing and strategic planning derived by her unique experience as both an event manager and hotel sales professional. Due to a wide range of background experience, Dimond has a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry.
Ed Fuller
Laguna Hills, CA
A hospitality industry leader, educator and best-selling author, Ed Fuller is President of Irvine, California-based Laguna Strategic Advisors. Culminating with his service as Marriott International’s President & Managing Director of International Lodging for nearly 22 years, Mr. Fuller’s distinguished, performance-driven corporate career spanned four decades.
Anton Najjar
El Dorado Hills, CA and Dubai, UAE
Anton Najjar is a Hospitality Industry executive with international experience in hotel operations and development. He provides independent advice to hotel owners and operators on how to best leverage their partnerships in existing hotel operations and for the development of new properties with special emphasis on the Middle East and Africa Region. His career in the hotel industry spans over 44 years with two global organizations, Intercontinental Hotels and Marriott International.
J. Alan Orlob
Orlob Group, LLC
Newport Beach, CA
Alan Orlob is the Chief Executive for the Orlob Group, an advisory and consultancy
group that consults with companies and governments on crisis management, travel
security and how entities identified as "soft targets" can protect themselves. He has
been a prolific public speaker in venues worldwide, both for private organizations and for
government groups and has been interviewed by most major media organizations, both
in the U.S. and abroad.
Sue Padernacht
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Orange County & Los Angeles, CA
Sue is the CEO and Founder of Ncline Leadership Strategies, a management consulting firm with expertise in developing the people that drive business success. With over 30 years of experience as an Executive, Coach, Trainer and Consultant, Sue has worked with 100s of clients and brings an impressive record of successfully working with executives, teams and organizations to drive business results.
Andrew J. Policano
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA
Andrew J. Policano is the Dean's Leadership Circle Endowed Professor and Academic Director of the Center for Investment and Wealth Management at The Paul Merage School of Business, UC Irvine. During his tenure, the School received over $60 million in pledges, hired over 20 faculty members, created five new degree programs, established 11 new chairs/professorships and broke ground on a new business school building.
Edward "Ned" Snavely
Corona Del Mar, CA
As an accomplished professional in the hospitality industry, Ned Snavely specializes in various aspects of general management, strategic planning, and development. With a comprehensive background in sales & marketing, he offers a depth of understanding and knowledge to a multitude of problem-solving situations. Ned utilizes his business expertise and experience in every aspect of his life, including philanthropy and humanitarian assistance globally and within his community.
Brad Snyder
Seaside Management LLC
Huntington Beach, CA
Brad Snyder is the Owner and Principal of Seaside Management LLC, a comprehensive hospitality consulting company founded in 2005. Brad has 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a depth of knowledge and an ongoing record of excellence in his field. He is a recognized leader in all aspects of hotel, resort and vacation ownership management with experience in generating sales, profits, guest satisfaction and personnel development.
Edwin F. "Chip" Stuckmeyer
Stuckmeyer and Associates, LLC
Dana Point, CA
An accomplished leader in the hospitality industry, Edwin F. ‘Chip’ Stuckmeyer has over 30 years of global experience specializing in the development of international sales and marketing strategies. In 2009, Chip formed Stuckmeyer and Associates an international hospitality consultation firm, specializing in all aspects of sales and marketing, leadership and training solutions.
Connecticut
J. Weili Cheng
New Haven, CT and Washington, DC
Weili Cheng has over 30 years of combined experience in hospitality and law. She has developed extensive knowledge in hospitality law, operations and strategic planning, due to her wide-ranging background. She is currently the incoming Executive Director of the Association of Yale Alumni and in that role, is responsible for overseeing the direction of alumni organizations and programs as well as providing a channel for communication between Yale University and its alumni.
Delaware
Barbara Powell
Lewes, DE
Barbara Powell launched her consulting business in 2014 following a career of more than 15 years working in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Through Barbara Powell Consulting, she helps small independent businesses, social enterprises, charitable foundations, not-for-profit organizations and global corporations achieve greater impact and measurable outcomes from social or environmental programs and partnerships.
District of Columbia
Paul Cerula
Washington, D.C.
Paul Cerula is a sales and marketing business leader, widely recognized for developing and implementing visionary strategic plans while cultivating cross-discipline, top-performing teams that span the globe. As a senior level executive, he serves as a catalyst for positive change and growth. He offers a rare breadth and depth of experience, embodying all of the essential executive and entrepreneurial traits that generate widespread success.
J. Weili Cheng
New Haven, CT and Washington, DC
Weili Cheng has over 30 years of combined experience in hospitality and law. She has developed extensive knowledge in hospitality law, operations and strategic planning, due to her wide-ranging background. She is currently the incoming Executive Director of the Association of Yale Alumni and in that role, is responsible for overseeing the direction of alumni organizations and programs as well as providing a channel for communication between Yale University and its alumni.
Florida
Chuck Kelley
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Chuck Kelley is an innovative and highly accomplished hospitality industry executive with proven profit and loss responsibility, and possesses both domestic and international experience. He is an integral leader with a customer service focus and the skills to bring value to all stakeholders. Chuck retired as the Executive Vice President for Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin America Region in 2010.
Jeff Loether
Electro-Media Design, Ltd.
Orlando, FL and Gaithersburg, MD
Jeff Loether is a leader in both the hospitality and event technology industries, and provides world-class ArchiTechnology consulting for entertainment and event spaces. His 40+ years of experience and reputation makes him the prime resource for architects, hotel developers, and management companies looking to optimize their event and entertainment venues through practical design and profitable operations.
Georgia
Hawaii
Pat Monick
4Front Branding
Honolulu, HI
Pat has over 25 years of branding experience for both local and international brands. She is co-owner and Partner of 4Front Branding, and uses her vast business experience grounded in the ability to understand consumer needs to guide her clients to success. She is known for her attentive client service, strategic thinking and broad view of business
Leslie Mullens
PlayBook Consulting Group
Honolulu, HI and Portland, OR
PlayBook Consulting Group is a Hawaii-based management consulting firm that transforms organizations, improving performance and increasing the capacity for meaningful impact across Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. We are known for our specialized expertise in strategic planning, tactical implementation, executive coaching, and team development.
Maryland
Rick Goldstein
Kensington Consulting Group, Inc.
Annapolis, MD
Rick Goldstein is the founder and President of Kensington Consulting Group, Inc. Since 1993, this organization has provided consulting support to a diverse mix of industry leading companies including IBM, Nextel, GE, Ciena, Diageo, Pulte, Marriott and T Rowe Price, as well as, associations and non-profits including U.S. Travel, Orlando CVB, American Gas Association, American Society of Anesthesiology,and Home Appliance Manufacturers.
Jeff Loether
Electro-Media Design, Ltd.
Orlando, FL and Gaithersburg, MD
Jeff Loether is a leader in both the hospitality and event technology industries, and provides world-class ArchiTechnology consulting for entertainment and event spaces. His 40+ years of experience and reputation makes him the prime resource for architects, hotel developers, and management companies looking to optimize their event and entertainment venues through practical design and profitable operations.
Massachusetts
Jon Moore
Jon Moore & Associates
Boston, MA
Jon Moore is an experienced executive with leadership skills in the Sales, Digital Marketing and Operations areas within the hospitality industry. As a results-focused leader, coach and confidante, Moore has taken his accomplished executive background and applied it to his new role as President of Jon Moore & Associates, a hospitality sales, branding & digital marketing consulting start up.
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
James (Jim) O'Hern
O'Hern
New York, NY
Jim has over 25 years of experience in corporate leadership, coaching and consulting. His executive coaching, recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF), focuses on building top performance results through assessment and self-awareness, encouragement, challenge and support to leaders, assisting them in developing the knowledge, beliefs and behaviors required to accomplish their full leadership capability.
Oregon
Leslie Mullens
PlayBook Consulting Group
Honolulu, HI and Portland, OR
PlayBook Consulting Group is a Hawaii-based management consulting firm that transforms organizations, improving performance and increasing the capacity for meaningful impact across Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. We are known for our specialized expertise in strategic planning, tactical implementation, executive coaching, and team development.
Texas
Virginia
Pamela Jones
Alexandria, VA
Pam is a recognized global leadership development and organizational effectiveness executive with extensive experience within Fortune 500, non-profit, healthcare and academic environments. Having served in several Vice President roles at Marriott International and the American Red Cross, she brings experience in defining and driving human resources strategies from conceptualization to implementation linking while leveraging her 5 years in brand management.
International
Canada
Larry Mogelonsky
Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
Toronto, ON, Canada
With a marketing career that spans over thirty years, Larry Mogelonsky has accumulated a wealth of experiences: from packaged goods to technology; and luxury resorts to real estate. An accomplished business-owner, writer, and speaker, Larry is a successful hospitality operations and marketing specialist.
Costa Rica
Hong Kong
Geoff Garside
Hong Kong & Singapore
An accomplished global executive, Geoff Garside has over 45 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has an extensive and culturally diverse professional background specializing in resort development and management with strengths in resort operations, team development and leadership, as well as, sales and marketing. Having worked for Marriott International for 33 years, Geoff recently retired as the Executive Vice President Asia Pacific.
Singapore
Geoff Garside
Hong Kong & Singapore
An accomplished global executive, Geoff Garside has over 45 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has an extensive and culturally diverse professional background specializing in resort development and management with strengths in resort operations, team development and leadership, as well as, sales and marketing. Having worked for Marriott International for 33 years, Geoff recently retired as the Executive Vice President Asia Pacific.
United Arab Emirates
Anton Najjar
El Dorado Hills, CA and Dubai, UAE
Anton Najjar is a Hospitality Industry executive with international experience in hotel operations and development. He provides independent advice to hotel owners and operators on how to best leverage their partnerships in existing hotel operations and for the development of new properties with special emphasis on the Middle East and Africa Region. His career in the hotel industry spans over 44 years with two global organizations, Intercontinental Hotels and Marriott International.
United Kingdom
Paul A. Downing
Global Hotel & Hospitality Consultant
London, UK
Paul A. Downing is an accomplished hotelier with extensive global experience in the hospitality industry. He has held numerous senior-level leadership positions and managed multiple international properties in his 30-year tenure with Marriott International. Specializing in hotel operations and development has taken him to the UK, Ireland, Middle East, Africa, Asia as well as the USA.