leadership
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Keith Space
President and CEO
Keith Space is President and Chief Executive Officer of Boutique Hospitality Management, which is the Parent company of both S & S Hotel Management and Aviara Hospitality. Mr. Space received his formal education at Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York, was in Business Administration and Finance. Prior to founding Boutique Hospitality Management, Inc. Keith worked ten years for Ian Schrager Hotels, ultimately serving as Managing Director of their... [Full Bio]
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Karen Brown
Vice President Sales and Marketing
Ms. Brown has spent the last 18 years working in the Hospitality Industry in South Florida focusing on Sales and Marketing. She has worked with properties such as the only 5 star hotel in Miami at the time, The Grand Bay Hotel in Coconut Grove. In addition she has worked with Interstate Hotels, Wyndham, Doubletree & Island Outpost. Known for growing her particular markets, she has won awards for excellence... [Full Bio]
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Mara Miller
Director of Operations
Ms. Miller brings a wealth of experience to BHM. Her impressive history spanning 20 years includes working with such notable hoteliers such as Ian Schrager and Chris Blackwell and most recently the opening Executive Housekeeper for the world famous 5+ star, Setai Hotel. Utilizing the ability to organize, motivate & encourage multiple divisions, she unifies properties on all levels. Team building, developing effective working strategies & a hands on approach... [Full Bio]
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Paula Uribe
Director of Business Administration
A graduate from Florida International University, with a degree in Business Administration, Ms. Uribe is on the fast track. A native of Colombia, she has worked in various capacities for such notable companies and events like, Trexco, Tax Verification Bureau, Free Trade Association of the Americas Summit, and OUTLOUD Newspaper in Coral Gables, FL. In addition to FIU in Miami, she has studied at the Andes University in Bogota, Colombia,... [Full Bio]
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Lili Betancourt
Director of Communications & Recruiting
Lili Betancourt is Director of Communications and Recruiting at Boutique Hospitality Management. Lili's focus is on the relationship between the company, its clients and team members. The objective is to create the best possible rapport within and outside the company. As a result of this, the BHM not only identifies experienced, highly qualified professionals, but also creates valuable long term relationships with its clients. Before joining Boutique Hospitality Management, Lili... [Full Bio]
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Michael  Halpner
Area General Manager
Michael started his career as a bellman at the famed Essex House Hotel in New York. Moving on to various positions in Rooms Management, Michael eventually went on to be part of the opening team of the Hotel Kitano, a Japanese Boutique property on Park Avenue. After seeing that project through its opening and successful operation, Michael's interest in the Boutique hotel environment took him to the prestigious Royalton Hotel-... [Full Bio]
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Barry Frommer
GM and Corp. Director of Food and Beverage
An experienced professional with 20 years experience in hotels and restaurants. Barry is a results driven manager with proven success in improving sales & profitability. He possesses excellent team building & leadership skills, an innovative thinker with an ability to generate creative and effective solutions to complex problems. Mr. Frommer's career history includes leadership roles in operations exceeding $12 million dollars in sales at the Paramount Hotel, Manhattan, Rue 57... [Full Bio]