The experienced team at BC Lynd Hospitality is ready to assist you with your development and management needs.
Brandon Raney – Founding Principal
Mr. Raney is a co-founder and principal of BC Commercial Partners and the Chief Executive Officer of BC Lynd Hospitality, focusing on hospitality, mixed-use, and high-rise residential investments. During the past 27 years, he has exhibited astute judgment in execution of real estate initiatives, having managed the development and disposition of over $860 million in hospitality, mixed-use, and residential projects. He also serves as a principal and COO of SBS Construction Company, focusing on self-storage development and construction. Mr. Raney is a San Antonio native and graduated with a Biology degree from Southern Methodist University.”
Clyde J. B. Johnson IV – Founding Principal
Mr. Johnson is a Co-Founder of BC Commercial Partners and Chief Investment Officer of BC Lynd Hospitality, as well as a principal and the President of SBS Construction Company. At SBS, he directs the strategic vision and leadership across the entire corporate platform of the company while overseeing day-to-day operations. In his role at BC Lynd, Mr. Johnson is responsible for a broad range of functions, including deal sourcing, loan origination and closings, fundraising, market analysis, architectural and design review, project and construction management, and FF&E installation. His career began in 1999 with GMAC Commercial Mortgage, now Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC. Mr. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University.
Michael J. Lynd, Jr. – Founding Principal
Mr. Lynd is a Principal of Kairoi Residential and BC Lynd Hospitality. Michael is the Chief Executive Officer of Kairoi Residential, providing strategic direction and leadership across the entire corporate platform. He is a co-founder of the acquisitions and development partnerships in 2003 and 2006 respectively, as well as a founding partner of Kairoi. Michael has been deeply involved in the real estate business as an owner and operator since 1995. His 25 years of experience make him an expert in the fields of real estate management, investment, and development. Michael has invested in, developed, and disposed of more than $7 billion of real estate over the past 15 years. He has a valuable network of relationships with institutional joint venture partners, lenders, and property owners, which he has developed over his career.
Sam J. Kasparek – Managing Partner
Mr. Kasparek is the Managing Partner of Kairoi, providing executive leadership and direction over the entire corporate platform. He is a co-founder of the acquisitions and development partnerships in 2003 and 2006 respectively, as well as a founding partner of Kairoi. Sam has achieved national recognition in the areas of real estate management, investment, and development. His role requires regular interaction with lenders, institutional joint venture partners, engineers, property-level vendors, and all other related parties that support and maintain each asset. He oversees the offices located in San Antonio and Denver. Sam is a former CPA and Big Four audit manager. During his more than 15 years of real estate experience, Sam has invested in, developed, and disposed of more than $7 billion of real estate.
Enrique Vazquez – Vice President of Finance and Accounting
Mr. Vazquez is the Vice President of Finance and Accounting for BC Lynd Hospitality. He is responsible for a wide array of financial and accounting services, including cash management, timely financial reporting, and integration of accounting systems with leading edge technology in the hospitality industry.
Mr. Vazquez has over 25 years in the hotel industry and has served in the hotel field and corporate roles in many areas of hospitality, including operations, accounting, information systems, and finance. This vast experience has given him exposure to hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Radisson, and Holiday Inn. Over the course of his career, he has successfully implemented policies and procedures, mastered strong financial results, and his “hands-on” approach is invaluable for accounting planning.
Enrique received his B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Our Lady of the Lake University and holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Additionally, he received a Masters in Business Intelligence and Analytics from Erivan K. Haub School of Business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jan Morales – Corporate Human Resources Coordinator
Mrs. Morales is the Corporate Human Resources Coordinator for BC Lynd Hospitality with more than 20 years of office and hospitality management, specializing in employee relations, payroll, budgeting, and vendor communication. Her career began at a well-known grocery chain store in the Front End/Business Center. She was responsible for billing, banking operations, customer service, and mentoring new employees. Mrs. Morales moved onto the hotel industry at the St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel and started as a Reservations Agent. Within a short time, she was promoted to Human Resources Coordinator of 7 hotels, located in 5 states. She managed payroll, trained new associates, and served as the interim Reservations/Front Desk Supervisor. Mrs. Morales’s human resource’s expertise expanded to notable companies, ranging from a hospital to a produce company and onto a Water Migration Roofing and Restoration for the last 5 years before returning to the hotel setting. During this time, she fulfilled various roles, such as Human Resources, Office Coordinator, Lead Payroll Administration, Accounts Payables/Receivables, Project Management. Over the years, Mrs. Morales has proved to be dedicated in supporting team goals and corporate missions, in providing exceptional customer service, and in strengthening employee relations. Mrs. Morales’s enthusiasm, reliability, and determination to resolve issues (meeting and exceeding expectations) is evident in her daily interaction with others. She values the importance of enhancing the employee and guest experience. She has received numerous recognition awards for her outstanding work ethic.