Larry E. Carver – President
Before organizing Carver & Associates in 1983, Larry was president of Peachtree Purchasing Company—with John C. Portman, architect and developer. Larry’s background includes experience with real estate developers, Cushman Corporation and Jack P.DeBoer Associates. Over the years, he has worked with many elite hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton and Starwood Hotels. During his career, Larry has opened a multitude of hotels, resorts, & casinos, and is currently the President of the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers.
Bob Richey – Accounting Manager, Atlanta
Bob joined our staff in 2008 to direct and supervise operations within the accounting department of Carver & Associates. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree from Lamar University in Texas and over 30 years of experience in accounting, taxes, payroll, account reconciliation and accounts payable and receivable. Bob left his own company, developing independent pharmacies, to join Carver.
Patricia Thorpe – Administrator, Atlanta
Patricia joined Carver & Associates in 1999 from a worthy competitor where she was in charge of managing the day to day operations, including the oversight of the company’s accounting department. Patricia holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Shorter College and has eighteen years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Doug Roam – Vice President of Sales/Managing Partner, Griffin
Doug came to Carver & Associates in 2000 after a successful career in hotel development and construction project management. Doug is the managing partner and VP of Sales in the company’s office in Griffin, Georgia. He is responsible for sales and contract negotiation of numerous hotels each year and travels extensively to provide on site construction and FF&E expertise for clients.
Terri Smith – Director of Operations, Griffin
Terri has over fifteen years experience in hospitality purchasing and project coordination. She joined Carver & Associates in 2000, and is in charge of sales operation and project management in the Griffin office. Terri has been a key player in the opening of more than 200 hotels during her career with Carver.
Lydia Riehl – Vice President of Operations, Las Vegas
Lydia has over twenty years of professional purchasing and management experience. She began her career with Hilton Equipment Corporation in Southern California providing project management and FF&E purchasing for such flagship Hilton hotels as the Las Vegas Hilton, Flamingo Hilton, Palmer House and Waldorf Astoria. Lydia joined Carver & Associates in early 1997 to direct the company’s Western Division, specializing in hotel/casino FF&E purchasing and project management. Her recent projects include San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland, California and the Morongo Casino Resort, as well as other hotels and casinos nationwide.
Bill McGinnis – Senior Project Director, Las Vegas
Bill joined Carver & Associates in the summer of 2004. His prior experience includes Food and Beverage Director for Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino, where he worked for thirteen years elevating the property with complete remodels of both rooms and public areas. Bill is our primary tribal project expert. He recently completed managing the FF&E for the new expansion at Chukchansi Casino Resort in Coarsegold, California. Prior recent tribal projects he handled include Morongo Casino & Resort and San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino. Currently he is the head liaison for InterContinental Hotels Group projects handled by the Las Vegas office, including over 7200 rooms for corporately owned properties within the Intercontinental Hotels Group portfolio.
Anu Patodi – Director of Operations, Hyderabad, India
Anubhuti Patodi is a registered architect certified by the Council of Architecture in India. Anu earned a masters degree from Auburn University in the United States. While living in the United States, she gained invaluable experience by working with Hunter Homes, the BBC, and on various projects including a U.S. federal courthouse, Airport Orlando, and Boca Raton Stadium. Anu has established her own architectural firm, Infinity India, where she is responsible for launching and spreading the wings of Carver& Associates’ presence in India.