Hospitality Industry executive with over 20 years of leadership experience, including brand and product development for small and mid-size lodging properties; creation/execution of successful revenue enhancement strategies; property acquisition and sale transactions; and responsibility for setting/meeting the operating profit objectives for the company.Since founding SilverStar Inns LLC in 1995, Keith Hampton has created one of Colorado's premier lodging and property management companies with over $200mm in assets under management. Mr Hampton lead the acquisition and sale of two bed & breakfast inns generating cash-on-cash returns of over 50%. Current areas of operation for the company include Vacation Rental Management, Caretaking, and HOA Management. Key strategies for the company include 1) A focus on generating repeat/word-of-mouth business through delivery of an exceptional guest experience; 2) Development of new customers through aggressive digital marketing programs; and 3) Increased awareness through sponsorship and cooperative marketing programs. Keith has a Masters in Business Administration from University of Chicago School of Business.Specialties: Hospitality management, branding, strategy, online marketing, sales operations, revenue development, customer service.Professional designations and affiliations: Chairman, San Miguel County Lodging Tax Panel; Member, Governor's Task Force on Economic Development; Licensed, Community Association Manager.

As CEO at The Marketing Partnership, I was responsible for creating and implementing the business plan for the organization. This included setting/meeting the operating profit objectives and establishing strategic priorities. When I founded TMP, I had a vision for the company to be a leader in targeted marketing programs that were developed using emerging market research methodologies. Based on this vision, revenues for the company grew to over $500k in 4 years.