Jason Lee

Experience

Jason Lee is a Senior Project Manager with the HVS Los Angeles office. He attended the Collins College of Hospitality Management at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). Jason graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in May 2022. While attending Cal Poly, Jason held several leadership positions in his fraternity and was an active member of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality. Jason was also admitted into the Eta Sigma Delta international honor society for hospitality students. Before joining HVS in July 2022, Jason worked as a corporate accountant at Brighton Management. His past hospitality experience includes a limited-service airport hotel, a luxury beachfront hotel, and restaurants.
 

Testimonials

"HVS remains the gold standard for hotel appraisals. Excellent work, quick turnaround, and great communication." – Benjamin Levin, Smith Hill Capital

Employment History

July 2022 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Los Angeles, California
 
2021–2022
BRIGHTON MANAGEMENT
Diamond Bar, California
 
2020–2020
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LAX
Los Angeles, California
 
2019–2019
LE MERIGOT, JW MARRIOTT BEACH HOTEL & SPA
Santa Monica, California

Education

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
BS – The Collins College of Hospitality Management
 
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Basic Appraisal Principles
Basic Appraisal Procedures

Hotels Appraised

Sample List for Illustrative Purposes

ARIZONA 
Motel 6 Douglas, Douglas
Landmark Lookout Lodge, Tombstone
 
CALIFORNIA 
Econo Lodge Blythe, Blythe
Quality Inn Fresno Yosemite Airport, Fresno
Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward, Hayward
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Larkspur Landing Marin County, Larkspur
Econo Lodge Lodi, Lodi
Quality Inn Modesto, Modesto
Residence Inn Modesto North, Modesto
Aloft Mountain View, Mountain View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley, Napa
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport, Ontario
Hampton by Hilton Paso Robles, Paso Robles
Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma, Petaluma
Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection, San Francisco
Proposed Hotel Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa
Deerfield Lodge South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wildomar, Wildomar
 
HAWAII 
Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort, Koloa
 
NEVADA 
Towne & Country Motel Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Econo Lodge & Suites Winnemucca, Winnemucca

My Articles

An Overview of San Francisco’s Prolonged Recovery

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco has been navigating a difficult recovery affected by multiple issues, from safety concerns to a weak convention calendar. However, the long-term outlook remains cautiously optimistic given the growing presence of AI companies and major sporting events planned for 2026.

• September 5, 2024 By Jason Lee , John Berean

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Convention, Sports, Entertainment , Economic Trends and Cycles , San Francisco , California , United States , North America

Slow but Steady Recovery for the Silicon Valley Lodging Market

Silicon Valley historically experienced strong lodging performance driven by high-rated corporate demand during the week. Thus, the rise of remote work policies has had an impact on recovery. However, the presence of Big Tech, surging interest in AI technology, and expansion of the life-sciences sector are anticipated to drive growth in this market over the long term.

• August 18, 2023 By John Berean , Jason Lee

• Development & Construction , Technology , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , San Jose , California , United States , North America , Milpitas , Cupertino , Campbell , Los Gatos , Palo Alto , Mountain View , Los Altos , Santa Clara , Sunnyvale