Item M07BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Wed., Feb. 20, 2008
Bulk Item: Yes No XX
Division: BOCC
Department: Comm. Di Gennaro, District 4
Staff Contact Person: Tamara Lundstrom
(305 289-6000)
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to appoint Frank Rego to the Tourist Development
Council (TDC) as the District 4 representative.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Mr. Rego has an extensive 25 year background in the hospitality
industry with major national hotel chains, including several positions as General Manager. He
currently holds the position of Vice President of Operation & Development for Marina
Associates, LLC overseeing day to day operations for properties in Islamorada, Tavernier, Key
Largo, and Marathon. He currently serves as chair of the Lodging Association, and was
recently named to the Advisory Board of Fisherman's Hospital, and serves on other community -
service organizations in the Keys.
The previous appointee, Jim Rhyne, was appointed Sept. 10, 2007 to fulfill the term of
Scott Simmons, term expiring 2/17l08.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The BOCC approved January 16, 2008 that new
appointments to the TDC and District Advisory Committees (DACs) would be required to have
their tourism -related business, or place of employment, located within a given TDC district,
revising the previous requirement of residency in the district.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
COST TO COUNTY:
BUDGETED: Yes No
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included XX Not Required
DISPOSITION:
Revised 2105
AGENDA ITEM #
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Tourist Development Council — (BOCC District 4 Representative)
Commissioner Appointing Member: Mario Di Gennaro
Name of Member: Frank Rego
Business Address: 81581 Overseas HighwaX (Waterfront Resort Realty)
Islamorada, FL 33036
Mailing Address: 26 N. Bounty Lane
Key Largo, FL_33037
Phone Numbers: Work: 305 664-0525
Home: 305 852-0898
Cell: 305 684-8846
Fax: N/A
E-mail: reeofands(a%aol.com
Date of Appointment: February 20, 2008
Reappointment: No
Date Term Expires: February 1, 2012
Name of Person Being Replaced: N/A
Fulfilling Term of: N/A
FRANK REGO' S BID
Frank Rego has over 25 year's experience in the hospitality and real-estate development
industries with Marriott, Sheraton, and Radisson Corporations and other independent
Hospitality Development Companies. Rego's experience with these organizations covers
every area of the hotel industry, from sales, food and beverage, operations, and in later
years several General Manager Positions. Progressing into leading task force teams for
new hotel builds renovations, brand conversions, also evaluation and restructuring
distressed properties. Responsibilities included financial analysis, re -finance, capital
restructure, budget development, sales & marketing analysis and repositioning, and
operational evaluation and restructure.
A Certified gourmet chef and former Executive Chef, Rego graduated summa cum laude,
academically ranked #1 out of 14,000 students, from Johnson & Wales University with
double majors, receiving two Bachelors Degrees in Hospitality Management and Hotel /
Restaurant Institutional Management.. He also represented the University as the Student
Ambassador to the Hosta Hotel School in Leysin, Switzerland. He received a European
Degree in Hotel Operations, and achieved the highest GPA (4.0) by an American student
in the school's 60 year history. Rego further distinguished himself with inclusion in the
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and with membership in the Alpha
Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Rego's Corporate and civic commitments have
included executive level positions and board memberships in several Chambers of
Commerce, Convention and Visitor's Bureaus throughout the country, and the Vice
President of the Florida Restaurant Association. He is presently a member of Rotary
International, also serves as a Board Member for District Advisory Committee District5
for the Tourist Development Council and Chairman for the Lodging Association of the
Florida Keys. Rego has recently been appointed to the Advisory Board of Fisherman's
Hospital, Marathon, Fla. He also serves on the Board of the Mel Fisher Maritime
Museum.
Rego assumed the position of Vice President of Operations for Cay Clubs Resorts and
Marinas in June of 2005, and helped spearhead the development and growth of the Cay
Clubs brand and properties throughout the Florida Keys. In 2006, Rego was promoted to
the Vice President of Development and Acquisitions for Cay Clubs Resorts and Marinas.
Rego's new responsibilities included commercial acquisitions and due diligence.
Development processes for Cay Club properties from the time of acquisition to the
opening of the new facilities. Now Vice President of Operation & Development for
Marina Associates LLC., Rego's responsibilities include the over site of day to day
operations for properties in Islamorada, Key Largo, Marathon, and Tavernier. Marina
Assoc. has two Lodging properties and vacation rental units which total approximately
100 rooms, food & beverage operations, and marina operations in Islamorada. Rego's
experience in financial analysis, operational analysis and planning, acquisitions, sales and
marketing strategic analysis, brand development and market insertion, trends analysis,
demographic evaluation will be valuable assets to the success of the Tourist Development
council.
Frank F. Rego
26 N. Bounty Lane
Key Largo, Fla. 33037
305-684-8846
E-mail - reeofands(a-�aoi.com
Employment
June 05 — Present Vice President of Development & Acquisitions currently, and promoted
fromVice President of Operations, Eastern Seaboard, Florida Keys,
Caribbean Regions - Cay Clubs International, LLC.
Currently responsible for all development process from purchase due diligence,
then devbelopmental planning and approval processes. Overseedevelopment
construction process through completion and opening. Prior to current
responsibilities included all operations of Resorts, Marinas, Restaurants. oversee
development of future sites, Property acquisitions and due diligence. Sales and
Marketing efforts for all facilities. Capital improvement plans, budgeting. all
Human Resources management, licensing, permitting. Also responsible for the
operation of Property Management, and management of the Home Owners
Associations within the developments.
July 04 — June 05 General Manager, Mariner's Club Key Largo Resort & Marina
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Oversee the responsibility of all facets of a 120 room full service Resort and
Marina Held accountable for all fiduciary P&L to ownership. Develop long
and short-term goals and forecast, strategic market planning and placement of
the hotel. Oversee the Home Owners Association and Club, also marina
operations. Responsible for development of the capital expenditures plan.
Apr. 03 — July 04 General Manager/Dir of Sales & Marketing,
North Conway Grand Hotel and Resort (200 Rooms)
North Conway, New Hampshire
Oversee the responsibility of all facets of a 200 room full service Hotel and Ski
Resort. Held accountable for all fiduciary P&L to ownership. Develop long and
short-term goals and forecast, strategic market planning and placement of the
hotel. Responsible for development of the capital expenditures plan.
Apr. 02 — Apr.03 General Manager/Dir of Sales & Marketing,
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center (203 Rooms)
Procaccianti Group, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
Propelled Business of the Year Award for 2002.
Oversee the responsibility of all facets of a 203 room full service Conference
Center. Held accountable for all fiduciary P&L to ownership. Develop long
and short-term goals and forecast, strategic market planning and placement of
the hotel. Responsible for development of the capital expenditures plan.
Aug. 00 — April 02 General Manager/Dir. of Sales & Marketing,
Cincinnati Marriott Northeast (302 Rooms)
Winegardner & Hammons Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio
Oversee daily operations of 302 room full service. Four -Diamond Marriott.
Responsible for all areas of hotel, including Sales, Accounting, H.R.,
Engineering, Housekeeping, Front Office, and all Food & Beverage. Held
accountable for fiduciary responsibilities to ownership and P&L. Develop long
term goals, strategic market planning and placement of the hotel. Responsible
for development of the capital expenditures plan.
Dec. 98 —Aug. 00 Director of Operations, Edgewater Beach Resort & Long Beach Resorts
(1500 Rooms) Panama City Beach, Fla. 32407
Responsible for all operations covering two full services resorts, Operations
consisting of a 200 seat fall service restaurant, room service, two beach bar and
grills, golf course concession, and 50,000 square foot conference center and
1500 rooms. Annual budget of $59 Million. Oversee staff of 6 department
heads, 34 managers, and over 2000 employees. Spearheaded 5 million -dollar
construction project for new conference center, an addition of 40,000 square
feet. Completely restructured and reorganized entire F&B operation.
Jan. 98 — Dec. 98 Director of Operations, A&S Hospitality International
Aruba Raddisson Grand Resort & Casino, Aruba (348 Rooms)
Responsible for organizing all administration aspects of complete renovation
project. 1 lmonth project with an expense of $45 million, Encompassed all
guest rooms, public areas, casino, food and beverage facilities, and all grounds
covering over 15 acres. Set up all office operations, handled all vendor
contracts, payroll, employment processes, project scopes and time lines.
Coordinated all employees housing and meals.
Aug. 97 — Jan. 98 Director of Food & Beverage, The Registry Resort & Spa Fort Lauderdale,
Ft. 33326 (504 Rooms)
Responsible for all areas of the 6 food and beverage outlets, a staff of 26
managers, over 400 employees covering 9 departments. Responsible for
coordination of local sales efforts and convention business. Oversee operations
of conference facility, indoor space exceeding 100,000 sq. Feet. Responsible for
financial P&L of food and beverage, with an annual budget of $26 million.
July 96-Sept.97 Interstate Hotels Corporation
Director of Catering Operations & Convention Services, Sheraton Biscayne
Bay Hotel Miami, Ft. (600 Rooms)
Responsible for 25,000 square foot banquet facility and operations with a staff
of 50. Complete restructure and reorganization of catering services. Oversaw
renovation project for conference center, cost of $6 million. Developed Guest
Response Program and complete new training program for all positions in food
and beverage. Achieved an additional 22% flow to net income through efficient
cost controls.
Mar. 96-July 96 Interstate Hotels Corporation
Director of Catering Operations & Convention Services, Marriott's Reach
Resort Key West Fl. 33040 (248 Rooms)
Responsible for banquet facility and operations, including staffing, scheduling,
payroll, and discipline. Assisted resort in achieving highest catering month in
1996. Reorganized and restructured banquet department with a staff of 35+
employees. Oversee operations of conference space of 15,000 sq. Feet inside
plus 2 acres of outdoor space.
Dec. 94 - July 96 Interstate Hotels Corporation
Catering Sales & Convention Services Manager, Marriott's Key West
Resorts (Casa Marina & Reach Resort) Key West, Fl.
Coordinating group programs for 100 plus room nights including all meals,
meetings, transportation, recreation, off property events, room blocks, and direct
billing. Weekly, Monthly and long range forecasting for both resorts.
Exceeding sales goals by 360%. Was rated in the Top Ten sales people for all of
Interstate Hotels Corporation for 1996.
Aug. 94 — Dec. 94 Interstate Hotels Corporation
Executive Meetings Manager, Boca Raton Marriott Crocker Center
Boca Raton, Ft. 33041 (248 Rooms)
Responsible for booking groups of 50 rooms per night, including all catering /
meeting function coordination. Management in Development Program, training
in all facets of the hotel. Completed 9-month program in 2 months.
Nov. 87-Sept. 91 Executive Chef — Providence Marriott, Providence, Rhode Isalnd
Responsible for all aspects of a $4 million operation. Handled all purchasing
inventory, bookkeeping, employment processes, advertising, and daily overall
operations.
Nov. 84 — Oct.87 Executive Chef — Casa Rossi Restaurant — Narragansett, R.I.
Started at the restaurant as Sous Chef, and was promoted to Exec Chef after first
year. Responsible for the operation of the kitchen and staff. Menu
development, inventory control, ordering, cost control, hiring and termination of
all culinary staff.
Education Johnson & Wales University — Providence, Rl. 02903
Sept. 9 1 - May 94 AS. Hotel / Restaurant Management (Summa Cum Laude) 4.0 GPA
BS. Hospitality Management & Marketing (Summa Cum Laude) 4.0 GPA
Hosta Hotel & Tourism School — Leysin, Switzerland
European Diploma — Hotel Operations (Summa Cum Laude) 4.0 GPA
Completed Aug. 1993 Hotel Internship — Johnson & Wales Inn — Seekonk, Massachusetts
Sept. 84 — June 87 University of Rhode Island — Kingston, R.I.
AS.- Business Administration
June 1983 Gourmet Chef Certification — Salem County Vocational
August 1997 A.S.I. Sanitation Certified
September 1996 Certified T.I.P.S. Trainer
Industry Related
2004 — Present Chairman of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West
Board Member District Advisory Committee — Tourist Development Council
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Key West Chambers of Commerce
Board of Directors — Fisherman's Hospital Marathon
Board of Directors — Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum, Key West
Upper Keys Rotary International
Alumni Advisory Committee — Johnson & Wales University
2000- 2004 Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce — Board of Directors
Greater Cincinnati Marriott Business Council Member
Warren County Convention Visitors Bureau Member
Mason / Landing Chamber of Commerce Member
1999 — 2000 Vice President of the Florida Restaurant Association — Bay County Chapter
Certified Food Executive — Active member
Meeting PIanners International — Active member