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The Management Team

Because of our efficient and manageable size we are able to provide hands-on management through a focused team of experienced professionals that care about building long-term, successful relationships.

Mike Bou-Sliman, President and Founder

Mike Bou-Sliman has been in the hospitality business for over 20 years. He grew up in Northern Ohio working in restaurants as a young man. Eventually he opened his own restaurant in Northern Ohio and successfully owned and operated two restaurants over 8 years time prior to moving to Florida.

Mike began his career in the hotel industry in 1997 as General Manager of the Hampton Inn in Bonita Springs, Florida. Since then, Mike has successfully
developed 6 Hilton and Marriott limited service hotels in Florida.

Mike has gained extensive experience in site selection, design, and complete development of numerous Hilton and Marriott select service hotels throughout Florida. He has been intimately involved in the opening and operating of these hotels over the last 13 years.

Mike is Owner and President of Naples Hotel Development LC and Naples Hotel Group LLC. He currently has ownership interests in five Hilton and Marriott products and acts as the Asset Manager for all five hotels.

Greg Blackwell, Vice President of Operations - Partner

Greg Blackwell has been in the hospitality industry for over 23 years. Greg grew up in central Oklahoma and entered the hotel world in 1988, starting out as an entry-level associate at one of the first 10 Residence Inn’s by Marriott located in Oklahoma City.

Greg began his management career with Marriott in 1990 and with this assignment he launched a 20 plus year journey in the world of hotels. Greg held many property level management positions in engineering, operations, and sales and marketing. Greg also held a Regional General Manager’s position covering challenged hotels in Marriott’s Central Region.

During his tenure as a General Manager from Residence Inns to Towne Place Suites, Greg managed multiple units and oversaw the sales efforts for some of Marriott’s strongest brands, such as the Courtyard / Residence Inn combination properties. The last 4 years of Greg’s tenure with Marriott International, was focused on Hotel Openings, Conversions and Divestitures, working exclusively with Marriott Owners and Franchisees. During this time, Greg managed brand standards, asset readiness and construction, along with sales and marketing ramp-ups for over 120 Marriott hotels, representing 7 different Marriott brands.

Greg is the Vice President of Operations and Partner with Naples Hotel Group LLC. The past 23 years has given Greg a broad depth of experience in operating and providing strategic direction for many different types of hotels in a variety of market environments.

Bruce Wallace, VP of Business Development

Bruce Wallace has been in the Hospitality industry since 1982, after graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Hotel Administration. He has held a variety of operations and sales positions in Destination resorts. Bruce joined Marriott International in 1987 where he helped Marriott define the extended stay niche in the Residence Inn brand. Bruce has held the position of General Manager at various properties in California and Colorado regions. Bruce was Marriott's General Manager of the Year in 2004, and his hotel was Hotel of the Year in 2005 and 2006. He has held the position Regional Director of Quality Assurance for the Marriott Brand and had responsibilities in the western U.S. including developing property improvement plans, opening new properties, training operations teams and new franchise partners, and rolling out brand initiatives. His final position with Marriott was Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Marriott full-service, Courtyard, and Residence Inn. Most recently he was CEO of Liberty Lodging and worked with a cluster of Best Western properties in northern Colorado. Expanding the company through development and turnaround opportunities were a priority before deciding to join the NHG team.

Hayley Bou-Sliman, Director of Administration and Human Resources

Hayley has been involved in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years. In addition to providing valuable support to Mike in business ventures, she has handled all office and human resource areas for the companies and their employees.

Hayley oversees all office and administrative areas for the hotels and provides precise accountability and financial controls. She works closely with our comptroller to ensure that each owner and partner is provided with accurate information and frequent communication regarding the status and condition their property

Clifford (Chip) Olson, Director of Accounting. Receiver for Distressed Properties.

Since 1990 Chip Olson has worked in the real estate management business specializing in commercial and development management projects.  With an education in accounting and 30 years in marketing, he brings the ability to manage properties and projects successfully. He and his staff are currently doing the accounting over 60 commercial properties in Florida.

Olson specializes in Property Management, Development Logistics, and Brokerage. He has also consulted on development projects in Washington State, Colorado, Tennessee, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Olson has and is a court appointed Receiver and worked with Legal and financial teams to re-organize or stabilize distressed properties. His experience in Real Estate Management allows him to successfully implement a court order.