What He Does

Core Capabilities

Six disciplines forged over 35 years — from sovereign-level acquisitions to entertainment brand integration, digital infrastructure, and veterans' social impact development.

01
Global Acquisitions & Finance
Led the $11B pursuit of the Anbang/Strategic Hotels Portfolio and the Waldorf Astoria NYC. Secured a $5.4B debt commitment from Natixis Bank. Successfully closed a simultaneous 11-hotel, $225M acquisition across 8 states. Partners: Stifel, Jefferies, Berkadia, Varde Capital.
Sovereign NegotiationsCapital MarketsOff-Market Sourcing$5.4B Natixis Facility
02
Adaptive Reuse & Development
Converting a 640,000 GSF former Playboy Hotel into a Tier-1 film studio, a 550,000 GSF hospital into an AI Data Center, and a $40M hospital campus into affordable housing. Previous: 1M+ SF Chicago CBD office portfolio including Randolph Tower (now ~$300M).
Historic Tax CreditsC-PACEGround-UpRepositioningFilm Studios
03
Brand Integration & Partnerships
Developing Marriott Luxury Collection "Wagner" in NYC with Vera Wang as creative director. Currently leading the strategic rollout of hotel concepts for Universal Music and MTV — both partnerships are actively in development. Personal invitation from Mayor of Las Vegas to lead NBA stadium development alongside Shaquille O'Neal. Trump Hotels Israel negotiations with Eric Trump.
MarriottVera WangUniversal MusicMTV HotelsHilton
04
Asset Management & Operations
Served as Hilton Franchisee for four Alabama properties. Implemented hybrid operational models integrating hotel operations, multifamily, and ghost kitchens across 11-hotel national portfolio. Hands-on NOI management, leasing strategy, and CapEx planning across every asset type.
Hilton FranchiseeNOI OptimizationCMBSLeasingCapEx
05
Digital & Medical Infrastructure
Spearheading the conversion of Metro South Hospital (550,000 GSF) into one of the Midwest's largest Tier-III AI Data Centers. Transforming former RGA headquarters into an institutional medical asset (Great Oaks Medical Center, Alpharetta). Deep expertise in medical MEP, data center power/cooling, and institutional healthcare tenants.
AI Data CentersGPU InfrastructureMedical OfficeMEP Systems
06
Social Impact & Philanthropy
Chairman of Veteran Services USA (501(c)(3)). Transformed Pawtucket Memorial Hospital ($500K→$11M) and Marion Mall into veteran housing and education campuses. Former Chairman of IMTH / SarahCare — the nation's largest adult day care franchisor. COVID-19 crisis infrastructure for Illinois IEMA and Navajo Nation.
VSUSA ChairmanVeterans HousingSarahCare (Former)Social Impact

From Concept to Close

1
Source
Off-market origination through institutional and sovereign relationships
2
Underwrite
Rigorous underwriting with realistic assumptions across every cycle
3
Structure
Creative capital stacks: debt, equity, tax credits, EB-5, CMBS, C-PACE
4
Execute
Hands-on development, repositioning, and operational transformation
5
Exit
Strategic disposition timed to maximize risk-adjusted returns
Asset Class Coverage

Where the Expertise Lives

H
Luxury & Branded Hospitality
Marriott Luxury Collection · Hilton · Crowne Plaza
Full spectrum: ground-up development, repositioning, flag selection, franchise management, and disposition. 3,400+ keys managed in a single portfolio.
E
Entertainment-Anchored Concepts
Universal Music Hotels (In Dev.) · MTV Hotels (In Dev.) · Great Gorge Film Studio
Currently leading the strategic rollout of hotel concepts for Universal Music and MTV. Uniquely positioned to integrate global entertainment brands into real estate — creating irreplaceable assets at the intersection of culture and hospitality.
D
Digital & AI Infrastructure
Metro South AI Data Center · Blue Island, IL
Converting decommissioned institutional campuses into Tier-III data centers capable of supporting GPU-accelerated AI workloads at massive scale.
M
Medical & Healthcare Office
Great Oaks Medical Center · Alpharetta, GA
Class A office to institutional medical asset conversion. Deep expertise in MEP upgrades for surgical suites and high-acuity healthcare providers.
R
Urban Adaptive Reuse
Randolph Tower · Old Colony · Plymouth Building
1M+ SF of Chicago CBD experience. Stalking horse bankruptcy bids, landmark preservation, historic tax credit structuring, and luxury residential conversion.
V
Veterans' Social Infrastructure
Pawtucket Memorial · Marion Mall · VSUSA
A signature Lockwood capability: transforming stagnant institutional assets into Veterans Centers of Excellence with permanent housing, training, and clinical support.