KIT A. MCQUISTON

Mr. McQuiston is a co-founder and Principal of the Brooklyn Hotel Group LLC (BHG) and the founder of Aubrey Capital LLC, a New York based Real Estate Investment Company. Kit has 20+ years of experience in acquisitions, sales, asset repositioning, leasing, and financing. He has sponsored “ground up” development projects in New York City and in Chongqing City, China.

Prior to the formation of Aubrey Capital LLC, he was the Director of Equity Investments for Time Equities, Inc., a New York based real estate Investment Company.  Prior to such time, Kit served as a Vice President in the Private Banking Division of Bankers Trust Company. Kit currently serves as an occasional guest lecturer on real estate development and entrepreneurship at the New York University Graduate School of Business. He has also served as a judge for 15+ years for New York University’s Graduate Business School annual Business Plan Competition. Kit participates as an investor and advisor to early-stage private companies.

Kit received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University.

GREGORY D. ATKINS

Mr. Atkins is a co-founder and Principal of the Brooklyn Hotel Group LLC (BHG) and an adjunct professor at the Schack Institute of Real Estate at New York University.

Greg has served as a consultant for other developers including, Second Development Services where he oversaw $300 million of new development projects. Prior to co-founding BHG, Greg was the President of V3 Hotels, a real estate consulting firm specializing in hospitality development based in Brooklyn, NY. Under his leadership, V3 Hotels completed the design and construction in 2012 of a 128-room boutique hotel in Downtown Brooklyn, previously branded as a Hotel Indigo. In 2012, V3 Hotels completed the pre-development and planning for a 186-room hotel in Downtown Brooklyn.

Prior to working in real estate, Greg served as Chief of Staff for Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, where he oversaw the Borough President’s policy initiatives, land use and economic development responsibilities, community outreach, and capital and expense budgets. Greg guided the Borough President’s involvement in the city’s rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn and the public approvals process for the Atlantic Yards/Barclay’s Center Development, as well as managed the allocation of almost $200 million in capital projects. Prior to his work with the Brooklyn Borough President, Greg worked for the New York State Assembly, the Municipal Securities Group for UBS/Paine Webber, and several political campaigns and committees.

Greg has a degree in Landscape Architecture and a master’s degree in Regional Planning.

DANIEL REZNIK

Daniel Reznik is a co-founder and Principal of the Brooklyn Hotel Group LLC (BHG). Daniel manages business development, strategic planning and corporate relations for BHG. He is also responsible for design initiatives for ground-up projects and hotels identified for repositioning. Daniel analyzes current trends and standards in the leading young lifestyle boutique hospitality brands, with the goal to integrate trending hospitality aspects into overall project design while maintaining sub-market authenticity.

From 2007 to 2012, and prior to co-founding BHG, Daniel served as Director of Operations for V3 Hotels, which completed the design and construction in 2012 of a 128 room boutique hotel in Downtown Brooklyn, previously branded as a Hotel Indigo. In 2012, V3 Hotels completed the pre-development and planning for a 186 room hotel, also in Downtown Brooklyn. Prior to his role at V3 Hotels, Daniel was the Vice-President of Business Development for PCS Wireless, Inc., a global telecom distribution company, where he managed the company’s diversification into New York City hospitality real estate. Prior to his tenure at PCS, Mr. Reznik was an owner and operator of a number of successful retail telecom outlets throughout the NY metro area, which he positioned for sale, and negotiated their disposition.

JEFF LOVRENCEVIC

Mr. Lovrencevic is a 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry. He has held key leadership positions in a variety of markets throughout the country including; New York City and Greater New York City area, Philadelphia, Key Largo, Panama City Beach, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Colorado Springs and other locations. Throughout his career, he has overseen hotel renovations, brand and management transitions and implementation of service cultures through developing training programs that highlight the Management Company’s mission statement and core values.

Mr. Lovrencevic is an experienced hotel leader with expertise in a variety of hotel management disciplines. His career achievements have been attained through his ability to create a team atmosphere within all departments that focus on the guest experience. Mr. Lovrencevic has implemented standard operating procedures (SOP’s) that focus on the guest experience and key internal controls. Mr. Lovrencevic has extensive experience creating operational budgets and forecasts and developing cost controls that ensure accuracy.  Mr. Lovrencevic has demonstrated remarkable skill in market positioning and revenue management through data analysis and projecting future market conditions. His experience with full service, limited service and multi-unit hotels includes branded hotels, casino properties, resorts and independent boutique properties.

SCOTT P. JOHNSON

Mr. Johnson is an experienced accounting and finance professional with over a decade of expertise in the hospitality industry. His career has been defined by his ability to streamline accounting operations, enhance procedural efficiency, and implement effective internal controls across various properties. He has trained finance professionals, developed action plans to address deficiencies in internal controls, and optimized financial processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Scott’s background includes serving most recently as Controller at The Lodge Red Hook, where he managed daily accounting activities such as audits, reconciliations, tax compliance, and payroll accuracy. He also oversaw monthly reporting and the preparation of P&L statements, vendor management, expense forecasting, and the creation of annual budgets to effectively adapt to revenue changes.

In addition to his work as a Controller, Scott has valuable experience in internal auditing. He has tested internal controls, evaluated adherence to company standard operating procedures (SOPs), identified operational deficiencies, and assisted in developing action plans to improve compliance and risk management across multiple properties. Furthermore, he has played an integral role in hotel acquisitions, onboarding new hotels, and renovations, contributing to the strategic planning and financial oversight required for successful transitions and upgrades. His experience spans both full-service and limited-service hotels, including DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, Hilton Albany, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago, The Boulders Resort & Spa, Marriott Orlando Downtown, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, and Ocean Place Resort and Spa.

Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is recognized for his analytical mindset, dedication to precision, and technical proficiency.