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Kenneth Free

Kenneth Free

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  • About me

    President at Straightline Hospitality, Inc.

  • Education

    • University of Nevada-Las Vegas

      1972 -
      Bachelor of Science - BS Hospitality Administration/Management

    • University of Nevada-Las Vegas

      1969 - 1973
      BS Hotel Administration

      Activities and Societies: Hotelman of the Year

    • University of Missouri-Kansas City

      1977 - 1979
      MBA Finance

  • Experience

    • Westin Hotels & Resorts

      Jan 1973 - Jan 1979
      Operations & finance

    • Amfac Hotels & Resorts

      Jan 1979 - Jan 1983
      Director

      Corporate FinanceCorporate Technology ManagementResort Level Controller

    • Conect Hospitality Systems, Inc.

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
      CFO

      CFO for this hotel-industry focused technology company. Secured two rounds of venture capital financing.

    • Hilton Worldwide

      Jan 1986 - Jan 1992
      Director, Real Estate Administration

      Managed all corporate-owned real estate (at the time, Hilton was the largest owner of large hotels and casinos in the world).

    • Straightline Hospitality, Inc.

      Jan 1992 - now
      President

      CEO of company which provides advisory services, expert testimony, and fee development services, all related to hotel and resort real estate development. World class clients in eighteen nations.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master Hotel Supplier

      American Hotel & Lodging Association

    • Registered Resort Professional

      American Resort Development Association