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Executive Team Our executive team has over 60 years of combined experience conceiving, creating, and operating the world’s most sought-after lifestyle hotel and food and beverage brands.
Dan Daley, Managing Partner Dan leads the company’s growth and execution strategy in addition to overseeing the day-to-day performance of the company’s portfolio of hospitality assets. Prior to co-founding Ten Five, Dan served as COO of IS Development, a developer and manager of pioneering boutique and lifestyle hotels and residential projects. Dan spent the early part of his career working for leading hospitality companies including Tao Group, Dream Hotel and Gerber Group. Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Georgetown University.
Kim Walker, Chief Marketing Officer, Partner Kim oversees all aspects of brand development, marketing and communication efforts for the company’s portfolio of assets. Kim has over thirty years of marketing experience working for several of the world’s premier hospitality companies. Kim began her career at Morgans Hotel Group under Ian Schrager, where she rose to the position of Chief Marketing Officer, a position she held for over ten years. Following Morgans Hotel Group, she founded her own boutique creative agency, Sidework, which helped brands build and maintain cultural relevance, increase awareness and, ultimately, generate revenue and brand equity. Kim graduated from Boston University with a major in Finance and a minor in Hospitality.
Sebastian Puga, Partner As the lead of Brand Development, Sebastian is responsible for creating the company’s pioneering and innovative brands. Prior to joining Ten Five, Sebastian was the VP of Brand Experience for PUBLIC, where he helped develop and manage brand experiences, entertainment, nightlife programming, F&B positioning, social media and PR strategies. He was also the Director of Brand Marketing for Morgans Hotel Group and worked with other notable hospitality icons including Andre Balazs and Jason Pomeranc. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from Florida International University, with a minor in Hospitality Management.
Bethany Case, Vice President, Operations & Development As Vice President of Operations & Development, Bethany oversees food and beverage operations, staff development, logistics and customer service. Bethany is responsible for maximizing the company’s productivity and performance. Prior to joining Ten Five, Bethany was working as an independent hospitality consultant, providing operational expertise, analysis, strategies and execution to the New York market for over a decade.
Thomas McKenna, Vice President, Culinary Operations Tom is responsible for concept creation, quality control, back-of-house systems and overall growth as it relates to Ten Five’s culinary initiatives. Prior to joining Ten Five, Thomas was the Culinary Director for the Creative Culinary Management company, where he oversaw operations of multiple food & beverage outlets for The Seaport District, which included several restaurants, bars and catering services, as well as concessions for Pier 17, a concert venue. Other roles include Executive Chef at Public Hotels, and Culinary Trainer and Coordinator at Jean-Georges Management, where Thomas was responsible for training staff and opening multiple outlets around the world. He was also a winner of Food Network’s Chopped and was recognized by Zagat as one of NYC’s 30 Under 30. Thomas graduated from The Culinary Institute of America with a degree in Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management.
Giancarlo Reyes, Vice President, Finance Giancarlo is responsible for asset management, underwriting, and reporting. Prior to joining Ten Five, Giancarlo was a senior analyst on the real estate team at SBE where he assisted in negotiating lease, license, and management agreements in the U.S., U.K., and Spain. He also held various roles at Davidson Hospitality Group, beginning as an analyst within the restaurant group overseeing analytics and reporting for a portfolio of 150 restaurants, and later moving on to the strategic operations team, which oversaw a portfolio of 70+ hotel and resort assets. Giancarlo holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Georgia.
Michael Severino, Vice President, Revenue Michael Severino is a seasoned hospitality executive with 20+ years of experience in hotel operations, finance, and revenue management. He began his career as a travel agent specializing in Latin America before transitioning into the hotel rooms division. Over the past 15 years, he has held leadership roles including Manager, Director, and Vice President of Revenue at The SoHo and Tribeca Grand Hotels, Gansevoort Hotel Group, Dream Hotels, Public Hotels, and Ten Five Hospitality. Michael specializes in analyzing market trends to drive positioning and uncover revenue opportunities, building strong relationships with travel agents, wholesalers, and online distributors, and executing multi-channel revenue strategies. He also develops and manages annual budgets and marketing plans to maximize growth and exceed performance targets.
Paula Chavarria, Director Of Acquisitions Paula is responsible for sourcing hotel acquisition and management opportunities to grow the Ten Five Hospitality platform. Prior to joining Ten Five, Paula oversaw hospitality investments with Realberry, a real estate developer and investor, where she executed on luxury hotel acquisitions and development across the country. Her experience to date includes sourcing, underwriting, capital raising, and seeing a project through due diligence to closing. Paula holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a master’s in Commercial Real Estate from CU Boulder.
Jess Baker, Director Of Brand Marketing Jess Baker oversees brand marketing, communications and social media for Ten Five’s portfolio. With 20 years of experience in hospitality marketing, she has worked with some of the world’s premiere lifestyle brands. Jess began her career in Nightlife & Entertainment at Morgans Hotel Group and has been an integral lead of opening and rebranding high-profile hospitality projects across New York City, Miami, Montauk and LA.
Jack Rudder, Creative Director “Captain Jack” is a 12x award-winning creative leader in hospitality, beauty, and cultural campaigns. With 20+ years of experience, he has shaped billions of impressions through branding and social media, leading projects for Burberry, Clé de Peau, and top hospitality groups. Recognized by Forbes, The New York Times, and Ad Age, his work blends creativity with strategy to drive cultural impact and business growth. Jack holds a BFA in Communication Design from the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas.
Ashleigh Payne, Director Of Events Ashleigh is a native Washingtonian with more than twenty years of experience in event sales and hospitality in both Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Prior to joining Ten Five, she served as Director of Events for Versus, where she managed a diverse portfolio of bars and restaurants, led multi-venue event sales initiatives, and oversaw the creative direction and operations of large-scale off-site activations. Known for her ability to build authentic client relationships and her sharp instinct for identifying sales opportunities, Ashleigh has cultivated long-standing partnerships with prominent organizations throughout Washington, D.C.
Niroop Vallabhaneni, Investments & Operations Analyst Niroop brings a strong hospitality and real estate background, with experience in real estate investments and asset management at Choice Hotels, feasibility and development work at PKF Hospitality Group, and portfolio analysis at HN Capital Partners. He also played varsity tennis at Duke University and earned master’s degrees from USC and SMU.
