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Neal Freeman has over 39 years of real estate development experience, as well as a passion for sports and for building venues that create lifetime memories. Mr. Freeman is the visionary of Competitive Social Ventures which began with Roaring Social Alpharetta and quickly grew into Fairway Social and Pickle & Social. He views Competitive Social Ventures growing into a portfolio of “Social” brands across the Southeastern United States, with each individual venue having its own local influence. Throughout his career, he has developed 52 Publix-anchored shopping centers, and he was the developer of the $100-million LakePoint Sports complex that hosts over 1,000,000 visitors per year.
Joe Reardon serves as Chief Development Officer for Hotel Equities. With over 25 years of hospitality experience, he oversees the development and growth strategies for the organization. Mr. Reardon has built a highly successful business development team to negotiate management contracts and evaluate the financial feasibility of the firm’s acquisition opportunities. Mr. Reardon orchestrated Hotel Equities’ growth to over 160 properties in 27 states from Connecticut to California and four providences in Canada. He began his career with Marriott International in Sales and Marketing and, over a 17-year span, he earned prestigious awards for work in select service, full-service, and resort hotels. With a proven track record of transforming sales cultures and systems to drive top-line revenue, he develops and leads strong teams to make a positive impact on market share and profitability.
Harper has extensive experience in the growing 'eatertainment' industry, which delivers an experience that includes food and/or beverage before, after, or during other activities. CSV has elevated this experience with high end food and drink in addition to pickle ball, golf simulation games, putting greens, corn hole, live music and more.
CSV currently has two thriving venues in operation, with seven under design and construction. In his expanded role, Harper will continue to work with senior leadership on identifying prime locations, design, build, and grow the brand in new markets. He will be involved in all aspects of development, from concept to completion, with a major focus including food, beverage, entertainment and programming. Harper was previously Director of Sales for Topgolf from 2014 – 2019, where he created customer relations management and sales processes and procedures, and helped grow the popular sports entertainment franchise from a startup with nine venues to a multinational company with 70 locations at the time he was recruited to CSV in 2020.
His passion is fueled by creating and building new concepts and seeing them through to fruition with proven professionals. Harper is from Atlanta, where his first job after graduating college was managing ticket sales for the Atlanta Braves. He also served as Assistant Director of Athletic Communications for Georgia’s Kennesaw State University from 2010-2013, and spent two years as a sports reporter for the Covington News. Harper has dual bachelor of arts degrees in Communications and Sports Management from Kennesaw State University. He lives in Alpharetta, Georgia, with his wife and two children.
Mr. Belt was a principal in the creation and operation of the publicly traded Dutch retail real estate fund, DIM Vastgoed, N V (Euronext Amsterdam Exchange) from 1996 through its sale in April 2010. Additionally, he oversaw the formation and management of 18 Dutch partnerships (“Maatschaps”) from 1992 to 2000, as well as a host of other institutional and family office initiatives throughout his 30+ year career. Mr. Belt is well versed and deeply experienced in the complete commercial real estate spectrum (retail, office, hospitality, residential, and industrial). Mr. Belt is not only involved in the acquisition and development process but is charged with spearheading the debt and equity procurement due to his extensive experience within the capital markets and his development, acquisition, and financial structuring capabilities, along with his asset and property management pedigree.
For over 20 years, Mr. Joseph has honed his expertise in the Capital Markets industry, structuring and closing sophisticated transactions, raising joint venture equity, and managing debt, mezzanine financing, fixed-income securities, M&A, and, beginning in 2011, private equity JV Fund investments in commercial real estate development. He has been a principal investor in over $600 million of commercial real estate investments and developments across the five major asset classes, with an emphasis in multi-family, retail, mixed-use, and hospitality.
Brad Rahinsky serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hotel Equities, an Atlanta-based, full-scale hotel ownership, management, and development firm. In 2018, he guided Hotel Equities through a historic joint venture and strategic partnership with Virtua Holdings International, accelerating the firm’s growth through a comprehensive acquisition platform. Since joining Hotel Equities in 2012, Mr. Rahinsky has powered the firm’s explosive growth, adding over 75 hotels to the firm’s portfolio in over 25 states and multiple provinces in Canada. Prior to joining Hotel Equities, Mr. Rahinsky co-owned a successful portfolio of Hilton- and Hyatt-branded hotels in the Southeast. He spent his early years learning the business through progressive executive-level positions with Sheraton, Hyatt, Wyndham, and various independent resorts. Mr. Rahinsky serves as a member of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Franchise Advisory Committee and Hilton’s Hampton Inn and Suites Owners Advisory Council.
Fred "Coach" Cerrone serves as Founder and Chairman of Hotel Equities. His hospitality career spans a five-decade progression from desk clerk at the Sheraton Boston hotel, to managing hotels across the country, and ultimately launching Hotel Equities in 1989. After founding Hotel Equities, he became one of Marriott’s first original franchise partners. HotelWorld Network named Mr. Cerrone "Hotelier of the Year” in 2009. He sits on Marriott’s Fairfield Inn Franchise Advisory Board and Marriott's Homes and Villas Advisory Board, as well as the Advisory Board for Georgia State University's Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality. He received the Alumni Entrepreneurship Award from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business. Today, Hotel Equities is among the Top 10 hotel management companies in the world and Cerrone’s reputation speaks to his many contributions to the industry and to his character as a man of high integrity.
Bryan DeCort serves as Chief Operating Officer for Hotel Equities. He is responsible for enterprise-wide performance, profitability, and corporate strategy for the firm’s sport folio of 160+ hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada. Since joining HE, Mr. DeCort has constructed an industry-leading team and has implemented cutting-edge technology to support the firm’s portfolio through rapid growth. Mr. DeCort was the architect for a comprehensive internal reorganization while the firm simultaneously added over 50 hotels, hired 1700 associates, and opened three regional office locations. He plays a critical role in all owner, investor, and brand relationships. With over 30 years of diverse hospitality experience, he has held progressive executive leadership positions with Marriott, Renaissance, Sheraton, and Omni Hotels.
Mr. Boniface leverages his background in the construction management world where, after graduating from Clemson University with a degree in Construction Science and Management, he spent 10 years with Moss Construction executing large, complex projects across the US and Canada. Asset types ranged from corrections to healthcare to utility scale power generation facilities. John’s leadership and process-focused discipline facilitate a high level of certainty in the successful delivery of developments and investments.
CORPORATE STAFF
Jermey Gardner holds over six years managing high-level accounts, starting as an Audit and Assurance Staff member with Deloitte & Touche, LLP. His most recent position was with Bennett Thrasher LLP as a Manager, Financial Reporting & Assurance. Some of Gardner’s duties in this position were managing reviews and audits performed in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS standards for interim and annual financial statements, develop various technical accounting memos through research including Goodwill Impairment Analysis (ASC 350), Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Lease Accounting (ASC 842), Debt Restructuring (ASC 470), and more.
In addition to Gardner’s financing and accounting background, he also has a passion for hospitality. Earlier in his career he spent six years at Houston’s, part of Hillstone Restaurant Group.
Lance Jaglarski serves as CSV's Regional Vice President of Operations. In Lance’s new role, he is responsible for the overall operational execution, performance, and strategy of CSV’s open and operating venues.
Lance has over 20 years of progressive hospitality experience with a focus on multi-unit, high-volume and complex high-end food and beverage venues. In his most recent role, Lance led the daily operations at Milton’s Cuisine as a managing partner and has assisted with the launch and execution of multiple restaurant concepts throughout the Southeast. Lance rose the ranks advocating two values throughout his career: having candid conversations and building authentic relationships with his teams. He has built an invaluable reputation and relationships throughout the Alpharetta community and firmly believes his core values and developing talent with empathy and inclusion is his passion.
Chef Chris is in charge of developing the menus for all current and future CSV venue locations. He is a focused and efficient Executive Chef with over 20 years experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing high volumes of food while managing over 45 full time kitchen associates and being responsible for $16M in annual sales of which $5M per year is food sales.
Gianna (Gigi) serves as Marketing Coordinator for Competitive Social Ventures. She graduated from Flagler College in May 2021 as magna cum laude, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Strategic Communication/Public Relations and a Marketing Minor. She is skilled in a variety of areas, including implementing strategic objectives, generating authentic social media engagement, and content creation. She is also experienced in social media management, podcast creation, web/graphic design, marketing research, campaign management, and American Sign Language.
VENUE STAFF
Aprial currently serves as a Sales Account Manager for Fairway Social in Alpharetta, a CSV venue. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2011. Since then, she has worked in many hospitality and sales related fields within the Metro Atlanta Area. She most recently worked as a Sales & Marketing Director. She is responsible for over $1.7 million in sales.
David Gomrick is the General Manager of Fairway Social Alpharetta, a CSV venue. David has 4+ years of restaurant management experience, and operational experience. David specializes in ensuring the efficiently of management operations such as budgeting, staffing, events/event sales, payroll, P&L management and more.
Jenny currently serves as Sales Sales Account Manager for Roaring Social Alpharetta, a CSV venue. She holds over 20 years of experience in the sales, business development, management, and food & beverage industries. Jenny is known for her outgoing personality, as well as exceeding expectations and networking abilities.
Syed (Zobi) Shah serves as the General Manager of Roaring Social Alpharetta. Shah joined the CSV Team in May 2021, and has been with Roaring Social since the doors have opened in September 2021. Shah is an Atlanta native with over five years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries. He first stepped foot into the industry as a server & bartender. He then worked at Druid hills Golf Club in different capacities, which opened his eyes to his love for food and beverage.
"I am so appreciative of this opportunity to be the General Manager of Roaring Social Alpharetta. The past year and a half I've been with CSV has been great, and I can only look forward to what will come for the company and its brands," stated Shah.
Jenny Stowe is the Sales Account Manager for Fairway Social Trilith. She is a Duke University graduate and has over 11 years of Sales and Marketing experience, as well as 7 years of legal experience. She has a passion and energy for creating and building client relationships going to great lengths to ensure clients receive top notch service. She maintains a high level of professionalism while being enthusiastic about hard work.
James is a people, performance-oriented Operational Leader with over 20 years offering an exceptional record of achievement. He is known for his attention of detail and strategic & analytical approach problem solving. James brings in customers and accomplishes profit targets. He is talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. James is also a progress-driven planner adept at building and retaining high-performing teams with revenue volume of 25M plus.
Sheila Scroggs serves as the Assistant General Manager of Fairway Social Trilith. She has over 20 years in the hospitality industry. She started bartending in college, which sparked her love for the restaurant business. Over the years, she honed her craft working for some of the best restaurants in Atlanta.
Through hard work and dedication, Sheila was promoted from bartender to manager 15 years ago. Since then, she has managed multiple concepts, specializing in beverage programs and cultivating profits through creating cocktails and memorable experiences.
Chef Cliff holds over 15 years of experience in the culinary industry, with an extensive background in menu development. food preparation and management. He holds exceptional food preparation & staff supervision skills, and the ability to strengthen kitchen operations.