Heidi Nielsen
VP, Business Development
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
- Dolly Parton
Heidi Nielsen is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry with a strong background in hotel development, market analysis, and asset management. Prior to her current position, Heidi was the VP of Asset Management and Investments at Meyer Jabara Hotels and the Managing Director at HVS's Charleston office. Her career began with hands-on hotel experience as a Club Concierge at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Heidi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Hospitality and Tourism from the College of Charleston. She is an active College of Charleston alumni as a regular guest speaker and project resource. Heidi is a mentor for The Goldie Initiative and a panelist for ForWard Thinking, an AHLA Foundation Project that brings hospitality women professionals to speak at college classes.
Experience
- 2024 – Present : Vice President of Business Development, HVMG
- 2022 – 2024 : VP of Asset Management and Investments, Meyer Jabara Hotels
- 2006 – 2022 : Managing Director, HVS
- 2005 – 2006 : Club Concierge, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Robert S. Cole
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Pete Sams
President
Michael "Woody" Woodward
EVP & Chief Growth Officer
Sue Sanders
EVP & Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer
Richard Jones
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Woodruff
EVP & Chief Brand Partner Officer
Ronald Mader
SVP, Operations
Bob Kisker
SVP, Operations
Andy Wardner
SVP, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Suzanne Saunders
SVP, Design & Construction
Jessica Myers
SVP, Finance & Accounting
Wilson Turner
SVP, Human Resources
Maggie Rosa
VP, Operations
Jamison Conrey
VP, Engineering, Capital Projects & Risk Management
Bryan Gatzemeyer
VP, Business Intelligence and Analytics
Nikki Thomas
Corporate VP of Sales
Doll Wicker
Corporate VP of Commercial Strategy
Carla McDonald
Regional VP of Commercial Revenue Strategy
Carleigh Murphy
Corporate Director of Finance & Accounting
Bill Gentile
Corporate Director, Food & Beverage
Kim Brooks-Martin
Corporate Director of Sales Strategy and Performance
Denise Hanas
Corporate Director of Marketing Strategy
Ashley Steele
Corporate Director of Operations
Mandisa Brown de González
Corporate HR Director, Programs & Support
Margarita Quintero
Corporate HR Director, Transitions & Support
Ken Morgan
Director of Operations
Harvey Acevedo
Director of Project Management
Carolann Hardy
Director of Operations Performance and Support
Corey Dutra
Director of Acquisitions & Financial Analysis