Our Capabilities

LodgeWorks has built a well-earned reputation as a premier hospitality development company—from site selection, negotiation and approvals, to creating synergies and win-win strategies in mixed-use projects, to managing and delivering a highly successful hotel project. LodgeWorks approaches development projects with the high degree of professionalism you’d expect; yet with the hands-on involvement and accountability that is critical to the economic success of each property.

Through thoughtful research, dedicated and experienced resources, and operational flexibility, LodgeWorks successfully structures multi-layer, complex development deals that consistently deliver best in class products.

Proven Experience

The LodgeWorks team has developed more than 120 hotels worth more than $2 billion and has the ability to meet the needs of any market—whether the opportunity is best suited for a proprietary brand, or a nationally known hospitality brand. LodgeWorks has cultivated a strong franchise partnership with Global Hyatt, developing and operating HYATT house and Hyatt Place projects. In addition, LodgeWorks has projects and commitments with Hilton Hotels and Starwood.


Brands We've Created:

Hotel Sierra
AVIA Hotels

Meet Our Development Team

Learn More About Our Development Capabilities
Rolf Ruhfus - Chairman and CEO

Rolf leads development efforts, oversees all investor and financial relationships and is personally involved with all LW hotels and their teams.

rolf.ruhfus@lodgeworks.com

Roy R. Baker - SVP, CFO & Treasurer

Roy is responsible for the overall financial administration of LodgeWorks, including all accounting and tax activities.

roy.baker@lodgeworks.com

John R. Morse - General Counsel

John is responsible for overseeing the legal affairs of the Company, including the legal aspects of real estate development and financing.

john.morse@lodgeworks.com

Gregory N. Epp - SVP & Chief Operating Officer

Greg oversees the financial performance and operations of all LodgeWorks hotels.

greg.epp@lodgeworks.com

Success Stories

HYATT house Richmond
LodgeWorks partners with Forest City Commercial Development.

HYATT house Santa Clara
LodgeWorks teams with Shea Properties in California.

Hyatt Market Street, The Woodlands
A high-visiblity mixed-use project with Trademark Property Company.