THE ROBERT GREEN COMPANY - Key Persons


Alana Brennan

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager
Alana joined the Robert Green Company in November of 2019 and is responsible for managing all real estate marketing efforts, including both Montage and Pendry-branded Residences. In addition, Alana is responsible for creation of digital and print marketing collateral and sales events associated with the overall lifestyle experiences throughout the SilverRock community. Prior to joining the Robert Green Company, Alana worked for six years as Marketing Manager at Kukui`ula, a world class, private luxury community on her island home of Kaua'i. Alana was born and raised along the shores of Hawaii island and spent most of her life on Kaua'i where surfing was her biggest passion. Before entering the world of real estate, she enjoyed a 12-year career traveling the world as a surf and lifestyle ambassador for Billabong International. Alana's experience offers a unique perspective on the evolving luxury buyer demographic and as we position SilverRock for the future, her understanding of the needs our target audience will be a key attribute to our overall success.

Bill Engle

Job Titles:
  • Director of Design
As Senior Vice President of Design since joining The Robert Green Company in 2015, Mr. Engle manages all facets of design in the necessary planning, architectural design, engineering, specifications, and other required development and construction activities on all projects. Bill also oversees the various aspects of design coordination, compliance and third-party construction coordination. Mr. Engle is a vital component in the design team selection process, bid process, and design contract negotiations. His three decades in leading the design of multi-million-dollar projects domestically and internationally provide him the knowledge and experience that are vital to the execution of world-class development projects.

Danielle Stob

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant
As the Executive Assistant for The Robert Green Company, Danielle provides administrative support to the organization. She is responsible for a broad variety of administrative and functional tasks including organizing and scheduling meetings, coordinating and executing travel arrangements, producing and distributing correspondence, creating spreadsheets to analyze valuable data for the organization and its partners, and other tasks that facilitate office functionality. She is also responsible for establishing and maintaining project databases and files. Danielle has recently graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems. While attending university, she completed an internship as a Project Manager Coordinator, for Harris Computer Systems. Prior to joining The Robert Green Company, she worked as a Department Manager at Urban Outfitters where she learned valuable customer service skills and helped manage a team of 40+ associates.

David King

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President of Construction
  • Senior Vice President of Pre - Construction
As Senior Vice President of Construction, Mr. King is responsible for all construction-related activities of The Robert Green Company. Mr. King joined The Robert Green Company in 1999, bringing 18 years of large commercial and hospitality general contracting, contract negotiation, and design oversight experience to the development and construction of The Robert Green Company properties. Mr. King is integrally involved in the site selection, due diligence and entitlement assessment for each prospective property, reviewing the applicable legal, zoning, financial and architectural issues as they may influence the property's highest and best use. Mr. King is also responsible for the drafting and negotiation of the construction agreement, oversight of The Robert Green Company's jobsite management team, and the architect's construction administration personnel to ensure the required program and budgetary objectives are realized.

Edward Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
  • Vice President of Operations
As the Operations Manager for The Robert Green Company, Mr. Boyd is responsible for managing the Project Administration team. He is responsible for the set-up and ongoing coordination between the Robert Green Company's San Diego office and its job-specific field offices. Mr. Boyd has been with The Robert Green Company since 1999 and has a very diverse background and experience in office administration/operations, project management, finance/accounting, information technologies, and human resources. Prior to joining The Robert Green Company, Mr. Boyd has worked for St. Croix Capital Corporation in La Jolla, Retail Properties Group in La Jolla, and TenBrook & Associates in San Diego, CA.

Fred Schuster - Chief Investment Officer, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Investment Officer
  • Executive Vice President
Fred's previous experience includes over 10 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where he served as CFO of Four Seasons' Branded Residential Division, which included fractional and whole ownership mixed-use residential projects. Fred played a large part in the overall strategic planning and management of the division. Fred also previously founded and operated FGS Realty Advisors, Inc., (FGS), which provides brokerage and advisory services for owners and investors of hotels, resorts and shared ownership real estate. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting emphasis) from San Diego State University. Fred is a licensed CPA and holds a real estate brokers license with the CA DRE.

Heather Studer

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Manager
Heather joined The Robert Green Company in April of 2019 as the Accounting Manager. She is responsible for the Accounting Aspects of our SilverRock La Quinta Project amount others. Heather has 18 years of Construction Accounting experience in Windows and Doors (T&F Windows), Flooring (Builder Showcase), Home Building (Concordia Homes), Commercial Building (Pacifica Real Estate Services) and Asphalt Paving (ATP General Engineering). Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from University of Phoenix.

Jeff Yamaguchi

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Real Estate
Jeff joined The Robert Green Company as Vice President of Real Estate in 2019 but he has a history of working with Robert Green dating back to 1996 when he was part of the opening team at Four Seasons Aviara (now Park Hyatt) and the Four Seasons Jackson Hole. He is responsible for the company's residential sales and marketing efforts and is currently based in La Quinta, Ca. Jeff's background is rooted in the mixed-use resort developments - a 42-year veteran of the hospitality industry, he has experience with many of the major hotel brands (Marriott, Hilton, Four Seasons, MGM/Mirage, Baccarat, Starwood, Ritz-Carlton, and Montage) and has worked in many international destinations (Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and China). In addition to hotels, he has experience with timeshares, condominiums, condo-hotels, private clubs, and ustom lot developments. Jeff holds a Bachelor's Degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles and enjoys golf, music, and traveling in his spare time. Fun fact - he was once a DJ in popular nightclub locations in Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, and Long Beach, California.

Josh Frantz

Job Titles:
  • V.P. Development & Construction - Talus
  • V.P. of Development & Construction Operations - Talus Project
Josh is a Purdue University graduate with over 20 years of experience managing high profile projects throughout California, for both General Contractors and Developers. The last 15 years of his career have been primarily focused on hospitality projects from design development, permitting and preconstruction stages through to final construction completion and turnover. The varied roles he has carried out have honed his skills of expedited project delivery, guarantee of best value for project stakeholders, and collaborative solutions to project challenges that arise during the development lifecycle. When not at the construction site he enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling to recently opened hotels and restaurants, and attending musical performances of all genres.

Katharina Houser - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Heinichen

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Manager
As Senior Project Manager for The Robert Green Company, Kevin Heinichen is responsible for the execution of construction projects including coordination and management between all entities including the design team, engineers, consultants and contractors, from initial planning stages through to final building turnover and into operations. Mr. Heinichen has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with extensive public and private water/wastewater/civil infrastructure project portfolios, as well as custom design-build residential and commercial projects. Mr. Heinichen uses his skills in leadership, assessing performance, handling budgets, solving conflicts, strategic planning, organizational skills, time management, communication, & recruiting and training team members to foster a culture of excellence. Mr. Heinichen has a bachelor's degree in Construction Management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a minor in Sustainable Environments. He also studied Architecture during completion of his associate degree at Santa Rosa Junior College, pursuant to his lifelong passion for Architecture.

Marc Ballesteros

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
As Project Manager for The Robert Green Company, Marc brings over 25 years of Management Consulting experience to the Company. Marc's responsibilities and areas of expertise include project/program management, asset management, entitlement processing, special projects, liquor license acquisition, historical resource assessment, and operations management. Marc previously worked as a Manager for Deloitte Consulting, one of the Big 4 Management Consulting firms. Marc also was a Partner and help found ENB Consultants, specializing in Medical Turnkey Solutions and Management Consulting services. Marc holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting emphasis) from San Diego State University.

Patricia Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Director of Interior Design
As Director of Interior Design, Patricia's responsibilities for The Robert Green Company include directing and implementing the Interior Design pieces for all projects. Patricia comes to us from a Residential Interior Design background, specializing in vacation homes along California's coast, as well as a Commercial/Hospitality Interior Design background, which includes her design of several winery tasting rooms. She received her B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences from San Diego State University, where she majored in Environmental Design with an Emphasis in Interior Design. Her professional affiliations include Accreditation from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and professional membership in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). She sat on the ASID Intermountain Chapter Board from 2009-2011. Patricia's positions include Owner & Principal Interior Designer of Greywood Home & Garden in Cambria, California, as well as Director of the Interior Design Program for Montana State University's Gallatin College - where she attained Accreditation for her department from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). She was also an Interior Designer for Lawrence Pepper Architects, Rancho Santa Fe, California - specializing in High-End Residential Design. Her skills include AutoCAD Architecture 3d Design, as well as 2020 Design.

Patrick J. Russell

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Development
  • Senior Vice President of Development
As Vice President of Development for The Robert Green Company, Mr. Russell is responsible for specific project development processes beginning with entitlement and permit procurement, contractor selection and negotiations, design, construction, and transition to hotel operations. He is responsible for onsite construction of the general contractor and subcontractors. He prepares of all development budgets, project design and construction schedules, assists in the selection of designers and contractors, and assists architects in obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals. Mr. Russell is also responsible for the coordination of all construction activities, including preparation of contractor request for proposals, bid packages, the negotiations of construction contracts, and reviewing and providing analysis of contractor bids.

Rick Bailitz

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Rick is a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in providing hands on oversight, guidance and leadership to multiple aspects of both development and construction. His experience in entitlements, design and construction management has led to the successful completion of award-winning single family, multi-family, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality projects valued more than $800 million throughout California, Arizona, Colorado and Florida. Rick has a degree in Accounting from West Virginia University.

Rob Sapp

Job Titles:
  • Director of Asset Management
  • Director of Asset Management / Back

Robert S. Green Jr. - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President
  • Real Estate Executive

Shane Delaney - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance
  • in 2021 As a Senior Analyst
Shane joined The Robert Green Company in 2021 as a Senior Analyst. He is responsible for financing activities, capital raising, business development, financial modeling, market research, screening and evaluation of new investments, and other financing and due diligence activities. Prior to joining The Robert Green Company, Shane spent over two years as an Analyst with Hodges Ward Elliott's (HWE) Hospitality Investment Advisory team in Los Angeles, where he oversaw over $1 billion of transaction volume. While at HWE, Shane was responsible for financial analysis, underwriting, transaction management, the preparation of offering memoranda, pitch materials, and research presentations across hotel and mixed-use assets. Before joining HWE, Shane completed several internships in commercial real estate at CBRE, Tarsadia Investments, and T2 Development. Shane graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and minor in Urban & Regional Development. Additionally, Shane holds an Executive Certificate through Cornell University, with a focus on Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management.

Sonya Murillo

Job Titles:
  • Director of Procurement - FF & E and OS & E
As Director of Procurement for The Robert Green Company, Ms. Murillo provides strategic oversight of all FF&E and OS&E procurement, installation and close-out activities. She manages and tracks all purchase orders and payments while ensuring budgets and timelines are met, implementing value engineering efforts as needed. To guarantee timely and successful FFE delivery, detailed installation schedules are developed while strategizing onsite logistic plans to support installation and punch-list sign-off. She executes resolution for any warranty or damage claims while working closely with vendors/manufacturers. She also coordinates closeout efforts for the FFE portion of the project with handover of closeout/warranty documentation to the ownership and hotel management team at project completion. Ms. Murillo joined The Robert Green Company in 2003 as a Project Assistant.

Stephen Gaines

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Stephen joined The Robert Green Company in early 2019 to assist with project management for several active projects in various stages of development. His degree in Business Management, and prior experience in Project Coordination has allowed him to step in and assist with multiple facets of the design, permitting, and construction processes.