Who We Are
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Our Team
Nick Esterline, CCIM
President and Founder
Nick Esterline, CCIM
President and Founder
Beyond his professional endeavors, Nick's personal life is enriched by his loving marriage to Sabrina, his closest confidant. Together, they are proud parents to three remarkable boys named Lunden, Bronx, and Housten. As a family unit, they cherish moments spent hunting, fishing, playing golf, enjoying lake retreats, and basking in the warmth of cherished family and friends.
Leslie McClure
President of Hospitality
Leslie McClure
President of Hospitality
In her personal life, Leslie and her husband, Kirk, are proud parents to a grown son, Jake, who has made Dallas his home. In their daily lives they are entertained by their trio of dogs: Rudy, Twix, and Kimber.
Duane Wilkinson
Controller
Duane Wilkinson
Controller
In his personal life, Duane and his wife, Kelly, are proud parents to four grown children, consisting of one daughter and three sons, who are steadily expanding the family tree with the joyful addition of grandchildren. During his leisure time, Duane indulges in his passion for freelance photography, capturing a diverse array of subjects, from high school senior portraits to professional sporting events. Together they enjoy traveling to Colorado and exploring local breweries. Together they enjoy traveling to Colorado and exploring local breweries, seeking to savor the unique flavors and experiences each destination has to offer.
Cameron Caine
Vice President of Hospitality Operations
Cameron Caine
Vice President of Hospitality Operations
Cameron works closely with the leadership team to prepare for future expansions while maintaining peak efficiency in our current hotel operations, ensuring a blend of growth and operational excellence.
Away from the office, Cameron is a devoted parent to his 4-year-old daughter, Hayden, alongside the love of his life, Ashley. Hayden's vibrant personality keeps them both on their toes as they engage in activities like gymnastics and enjoy trips to the zoo. The family enjoys time at home and occasional visits to Grandma and Grandpa in Garden City. The anticipation of upcoming travels in 2024 adds an exciting dimension to their future plans.
Blake Heiman, CCIM
Vice President of Development
Blake Heiman, CCIM
Vice President of Development
Outside of the office, Blake shares a life with his wife, Luci. He has a passion for golf and can often be found on the course perfecting his swing. When he's not teeing off, Blake and Luci enjoy their shared love of travel, exploring new restaurants and local brews, and cherishing quality moments with friends and family. Their home is complete with their Goldendoodle, Shiloh.
Chris Hopping
Vice President of Construction
Chris Hopping
Vice President of Construction
Chris and his wife, Andrea, have four children, Jack Joseph, Matthew, and Alice. They spend most of their time at their kids sporting events, and in their free time they like golfing, biking, or relaxing at home by the pool. The Hopping family is complete with man's best friend, Winston.
Jill Taylor
Director of Marketing and Culture
Jill Taylor
Director of Marketing and Culture
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jill finds immense fulfillment in her role as a wife and mother. Together with her husband, Scott, and their children, Jacob and Emma, they treasure their time together, whether its enjoying baseball games, embarking on adventurous travels, exploring new eateries, engaging in outdoor activities, or simply spending quality time with friends and loved ones. Jacob recently married and is pursuing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Logan University and Emma is a busy senior participating in school and sport activities. Their home is complete with two adorable pets, Murphy the Morkie and Winnie the Goldendoodle.
Development
Chad McElroy
Development Manager
Chad McElroy
Development Manager
In 2018, Chad made the decision to return to his roots in Kansas, having been a long-term resident of Dallas. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors, maintaining an active lifestyle at the gym, and values quality moments with his family and two beloved canine companions.
Riley Dick
Investment and Portfolio Manager
Riley Dick
Investment and Portfolio Manager
Riley graduated in the spring of 2022 from the University of Kansas with a double major in Finance and Accounting. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching different sports, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Rock Chalk!
Lisa Coleman
Project Coordinator
Lisa Coleman
Project Coordinator
Outside the office, Lisa is dedicated to her family, including her husband, Rich, and their two college-age children, Aubrey and Jesse. Alongside their furry companions, Lisa enjoys time outdoors, leisurely walks with her loved ones and their dogs. She also appreciates quality time spent with her extended family and friends, creating memories together.
Construction
Steven Hopper
Project Manager
Steven Hopper
Project Manager
When not at work Steven and his wife Kacey enjoy taking their son, Kayven on adventures like beach trips to Florida, enjoying any outdoor activity, or exploring new family-friendly places and events around Wichita. They love to see the excitement it brings him experiencing new things. As a family, they also enjoy taking their rescue dog, Hazel, on walks and to play at the dog park.
Troy Sanders
Project Manager
Troy Sanders
Project Manager
Troy enjoys spending time with family and friends, tinkering in the yard or the Man Cave, and the frustration of home remodeling. On Weekends you’ll usually find him at Toronto Lake doing chores or chilling with friends around the table, the fire pit or on the water, when he’s not floating, he’s working on his backflips on the Sky Ski. He admits he still hasn’t fully landed one yet but enjoys the thrill and challenge of it. Troy is an active member of the Wichita Wagonmasters.
Devin Sinner
Project Manager
Devin Sinner
Project Manager
After five years on the road, Devin and his wife, Lauren are settling down in Wichita with their two children, Wyatt and Perry. Together they are renovating their new home in Wichita. When not working on their home they enjoy traveling as a family, camping, hiking, riding bikes, and eating at new restaurants. Their family is rounded out with the fur babies, Murphy and Tige.
David Stevens
Project Manager
David Stevens
Project Manager
David and his wife, Brook live in the Denver Metro area and spend all of their free time with their two sons, Thaddeus and Atticus. When not working, they enjoy being outdoors biking, traveling, going to sporting events, national parks, an sight-seeing around Colorado with man's best friend, Rocky.
Jessica Swink
Construction Accountant
Jessica Swink
Construction Accountant
Outside of her professional life, Jessica is a proud mother of two grown children, has two teenagers who keep her on her toes, and is a loving grandmother to two adorable grandkids. In her leisure time, she enjoys in exploring new destinations, immersing herself in music, and indulging in comedy shows that tickle her funny bone. Jessica's commitment extends beyond her immediate circle as she wholeheartedly embraces her role as a Community Outreach Coordinator at her local church.
At the end of each day, she receives a warm welcome from her beloved dogs and cat, making her household complete.
Kathy Wagner
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kathy Wagner
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kathy is the proud mother of three grown children and dotes on her two cherished grandsons. In her leisure time, she enjoys baking, scenic off-road adventures in her trusty Jeep, and relishes quality time by the pool with her loved ones, whether they be family or friends. Kathy and her husband, Todd, share a mutual love for exploring the offerings of small craft breweries in the state of Kansas. Kathy is a dedicated dog mom to three rescue chihuahuas, adding a touch of furry warmth to their household.
Hospitality
Alex Little
Director of Operations
Alex Little
Director of Operations
Beyond his professional pursuits, Alex revels in the joys of family life alongside his wife, Kirsten, and their two year old daughter, Charlotte. In their precious moments of leisure, they treasure quality time spent with their two endearing corgis, as well as with cherished family and friends, all while savoring the wonders of the great outdoors.
Nancy Lott
Director of Operations
Nancy Lott
Director of Operations
Nancy and her husband, Stephen, have been married for 30 years and have two wonderful adult children, Sarah and Ethan. She is on the Board of Directors for Visit Macon and serves on the Sports Grant Committee . She enjoys photography, traveling, and spending time with her family. They have a Maltese fur baby named Toby who loves everyone he meets.
Brianna Vaughn
Director of Operations
Brianna Vaughn
Director of Operations
Brianna and her husband, Jonathan recently celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary. They have two beautiful children, Jayla and Kingston. When they're not cheering on the sidelines of a football game and traveling for cheer competitions, they enjoy spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and kayaking. They have two rescue pups, KoKo and Diggy and the fluffiest kitty, Lennon Biscuit.
Tiffany Wilcox
Director of Revenue Management
Tiffany Wilcox
Director of Revenue Management
Tiffany and her husband, Josh, are parents to two energetic boys, Jackson and Camden. Together, they relish the joys of family travel, outdoor adventures, rounds of golf, and spirited sports watching. While their household is a house divided when it comes to sports allegiances, KU holds a solid lead. Completing their happy home is Miley the Min Pin, Tiffany's first beloved fur baby.
Chantal Hayes
Director of Hospitality Accounting
Chantal Hayes
Director of Hospitality Accounting
With an impressive track record of over 15 years in the field of accounting, Chantal adds a wealth of experience to our team. She holds a Master's in Business and Accounting, proudly earned from Southwestern College. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Chantal, alongside her husband, Jeremy, is a devoted parent to five children and two adored furry companions. During their leisure time, they cherish moments with loved ones, camping adventures, boating, and outdoor cooking.
Magdalena Mollo
Revenue Manager
Magdalena Mollo
Revenue Manager
Originally hailing from Uruguay, Maggie embarked on her journey to northern Virginia in 2018 to pursue her college education. In the fall of 2020, she made the move to Wichita State University, culminating in her graduation in December 2022 with a degree in Mathematics, specializing in Statistics, and a minor in Anthropology. Her passion lies in the realm of data analysis, complemented by a deep appreciation for art.
During her leisure time, Maggie finds solace in painting, dancing, journaling, and reading, with an insatiable curiosity for new recipes and baking, often delighting her friends and family with homemade cakes. In her domestic sphere, Maggie resides with her partner and a furry feline companion. Together, they share the joys of making music, crafting various forms of art, and nurturing an indoor garden that thrives under their care.
Ashley Brown
Senior Hospitality Property Accountant
Ashley Brown
Senior Hospitality Property Accountant
Ashley holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Friends University and proudly fulfills her role as a mother to two children, Hunter and Aubrey. She has a deep appreciation for coffee, a passion for reading, a love for travel, and becomes captivated in crime podcasts and shows.
Heather Feist
Hospitality Property Accountant
Heather Feist
Hospitality Property Accountant
Married to Evan for 15 years, together they cherish their two children, Brooklyn and Cameron, as well as their faithful canine companion, Ollie. Their favorite pastimes include relaxing at Grand Lake and cheering on their kids during sports events. Heather finds joy in exploring new destinations, savoring fine wines, immersing herself in literature, staying active with running, and enjoying a diverse range of music.
Ashley Seidl
Hospitality Property Accountant
Ashley Seidl
Hospitality Property Accountant
Ashely shares a unique bond as a twin with one of her seven siblings. Alongside her husband, Sam, Ashley has enjoyed two years of marriage and the company of their three beloved dogs, Winston, Hank, and Bentley. In her free time, she finds joy in the culinary arts, crafting, fishing, and enjoys quality time with both friends and family.
Administration
Rachel Deese
Administrative Specialist
Rachel Deese
Administrative Specialist
Rachel enjoys trying new restaurants, wine bars and visiting new places in Wichita. When she's not cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, she loves to spoil her nieces, nephews, and God children. Her companion is a four legged Shih-Tzu, Bella, who's been by her side for 17 years.