Rich Lillis is a seasoned professional offering strategic advisory and transaction services in the hotel and resort investment sector across the Eastern United States with a focus on Florida and the Caribbean.

As the National Director of Colliers' Hotel Group, Rich leads a team of experts, driving excellence in lodging transactions through industry insights and best practices.

With a strong educational background including an MBA Candidate in Business & Finance from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from SUNY Oneonta, Rich brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.

Rich's extensive experience spans various roles in reputable organizations such as Executive Managing Director of Hotels USA at Colliers-International, Managing Director at Horwath HTL, Director & General Manager at Ocwen Financial Corporation, Director of Operations at New Castle Hotels & Resorts, and more.

His career journey includes ownership and management positions at Westport Steakhouse, Inc., Doral Hotels, Marriott International, and The Plaza Hotel NYC, showcasing his diverse skill set in the hospitality industry.