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James J. Graves, CEO
James is the driving force behind
graves|hotels.resorts.
and has enjoyed over 25 years of
success in the hospitality industry
due to his innovation, foresight and
tenacity. His passion for Real
Estate has resulted in an impressive
portfolio of over 90 varied and
successful projects. Dedicated to
improving lives both within his
company and beyond has propelled
James to serve on numerous
non-profit boards, including the
United Way of Central Minnesota, St.
Benedicts Development Board,
Partners Across Boarders
International, the Salvation Army
Relief Board and the International
Lodging Association Board.
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Benjamin J. Graves, President
Benjamin directly oversees the operations of all graves|hotels.resorts. projects and is responsible for concept innovation, design direction, development execution and operational strategy. Actively involved in the hospitality industry for over 12 years, Benjamin has overseen, from inception to fruition, the development of 6 hotels and has led full remodeling projects of 7 other hotel properties. Benjamin’s operations experience includes over 6 years as General Manager and VP of Operations. This property-level operations experience positions him with a unique leadership edge in the design and development process. Benjamin is also responsible for advancing the expansion plans of Graves'-branded properties and development projects through securing debt and equity financing. Benjamin serves on the Metro State University Hospitality Program Board, Warehouse District Association Board, and Safe City Committee for Minneapolis. He has been an adjunct faculty member at Metro State University, Minneapolis.
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Shawn Nayyar, Vice President, Hotel
Operations
Shawn most recently served as
Midwest Regional Director of Hotel
Operations for Graves Hospitality,
serving on special task force teams
during hotel openings, conversions
and rebrandings. Shawn is
responsible for developing and
implementing the company's overall
operational strategies, policies and
procedures, as well as guiding the
property-level management of rooms
and food and beverage divisions.
Nayyar's extensive knowledge of
operational execution is due to his
20-plus years of hospitality
experience.
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Tom Gallagher, Corporate Controller
Tom pilots the back office systems
for graves|hotels.resort. He
executes behind the scenes support
and control systems that assist the
operation and revenue team’s
success. Tom assists in opening
Accounting and Human Resource task
force teams for
graves|hotels.resorts. projects. He
has over 25 years of executive level
hospitality experience, and has
served on the Local 17, Health
Welfare and Pension Trust Fund.
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