Tampa, Fla. (February 10, 2014) – Keith Coe has accepted the role of Senior Vice President for The Plasencia Group’s Mid-Atlantic Region. Mr. Coe is based in Philadelphia, PA. In this capacity, Mr. Coe will be responsible for all disposition and investment advisory services in what has historically been one of the company’s most active regions.
Mr. Coe will continue to serve as Managing Director of TPG Development Management Consultants, a position he has held since 2006. TPG Development Management Consultants offers exclusive services to individuals and companies investing in the hospitality development sector.
Prior to joining The Plasencia Group, Mr. Coe served as head of the Development and Acquisition Group at Valley Forge Investment Corporation (“VFIC”) from 1998 to 2006. Preceding his tenure at VFIC, Mr. Coe was Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Omni Hotels from 1993 to 1998. He served as General Counsel for Red Lion Hotels for the seven prior years.
“Keith offers the firm’s clients a breadth of experience in deal-making that is unmatched in our industry,” said Lou Plasencia, Chairman and CEO. “You couple his 25-plus years in the lodging sector with his legal background, and you have a skillset that is of tremendous benefit to the companies we work with.”
“I am delighted to continue and expand my association with The Plasencia Group,” said Mr. Coe. “I have long admired TPG’s success in the lodging industry and am honored to be a part of the team. I look forward to being of service and strengthening TPG’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Mr. Coe received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College. He is a current member of the law school Board of Visitors and the Oregon State Bar.
