As Senior Managing Director of Acquisitions & Capital Markets at Timbers Company, Scott Hall oversees all business development and acquisitions efforts for Timbers Company with a focus on growing both the Timbers Resorts and Soleil Hotels & Resorts brands. Scott also supports Timbers Company’s capital markets outreach by expanding relationships with Timbers’ owners, stakeholders, investors, and financing partners.

Scott brings nearly three decades of real estate experience to the Timbers team, specializing in the investment and development of mixed-use projects including luxury destinations, unique residential developments, and year-round resort communities. He has held senior leadership positions with nationally recognized investment and development companies such as The Pizzuti Companies and CNL Financial Group, where he oversaw real estate structuring, acquisitions, development, and asset management.

Scott resides in Orlando, FL where he is actively involved in supporting the community by sharing his real estate experience with local nonprofits such as Lift Orlando, an innovative philanthropic partnership that helps strengthen disadvantaged neighborhoods and revitalize communities by investing in the places where they live, learn, work, and grow. Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Business Administration from Rollins College.  

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As Managing Director of Hospitality Sales at Timbers Company, Gino Marasco leads sales and revenue strategies for the luxury vacation rental and hotel division for the brand. In his role, Gino utilizes both his business acumen along with creative proficiencies to support Timbers’ expansion throughout the hospitality realm.

With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Gino brings extensive knowledge in both luxury hotels as well as world-renowned resorts. Most recently, he served as Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where he led multi-brand sales and marketing strategies across Wyndham’s lifestyle and upscale brands. Prior to his time at Wyndham, Gino held several leadership roles with iconic resorts including The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island as well as The Cloister and The Lodge on Sea Island, Georgia.

Gino has a bachelor’s degree in arts from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in business administration from Florida State University. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida with his family.

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As Corporate Director of Human Resources, Marsha leads all aspects of Timbers Human Resources, providing effective leadership, direction, and professional expertise throughout the organization.

Prior to joining Timbers, Marsha served as the Human Resources Manager for TBI U.S. Operations and TBI Airport Management, Inc. (TBI) which is part of the global Vinci Airports organization based at the Orlando Sanford International Airport.  In her role, Marsha was responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of Human Resources for TBI and its subsidiaries.

Marsha began her career at Sunterra Resorts after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Central Florida. She currently resides in Mount Dora, Florida, with her two children.

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As Chief Financial Officer, John Starr oversees and manages business development and financial operations across the Timbers portfolio, including external capital raising efforts for future projects, managing Timbers’ investments, investor relations and management of the Company’s accounting, acquisitions, asset management and information technology departments.

Prior to joining Timbers, John served as chief operating officer of CNL Financial Group, specifically in REIT fund management where his principal area of focus included developing and implementing strategies to maximize the financial performance of CNL’s real estate portfolios. Before serving as COO, John also served CNL as CNL Private Equity Corp’s senior vice president of asset management, chief operating officer of CNL Healthcare Properties II and chief portfolio officer of both Global Income Trust and Global Growth Trust.

John began his career at First Union Bank as a commercial lender after receiving his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida with a dual major in Economics and Management. He currently resides in Winter Park with his wife and three children.

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As Corporate Director of Finance – Development, Andrew Blake guides Timbers’ financial decisions by establishing, enforcing and monitoring development policies and procedures. He has dedicated over 13 years to the finance and accounting departments at Timbers.

Andrew has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder. He resides in Orlando, Florida with his family.

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As Senior Managing Director – Hospitality, Jesse Geremia oversees all operational aspects of the brand’s portfolio, with a primary focus on Owner and guest experience, as well as the Timbers Reciprocity Program. He is also involved with new Timbers business development opportunities and acquisitions.

Jesse has been overseeing properties within Timbers Resorts for more than seven years, previously serving as the General Manager of both Timbers Kiawah and Timbers Jupiter after being promoted from Residence Club Manager at Timbers Bachelor Gulch and The Residences at Kapalua Bay, where he managed the transition process as they were rebranded from the Ritz-Carlton flag to Timbers. Prior to joining Timbers, Jesse worked for nine years at The Carneros Inn in Napa Valley, where he acquired an appreciation for luxury fractional real estate by holding several positions including Front Office Manager as well as Residence Club Manager.

Jesse has a bachelor’s degree in history from California State University, Sacramento. He resides in Winter Park with his wife and three daughters.

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As Corporate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Paulene Kawasjee provides corporate support to resort leadership, oversees portfolio performance and manages the planning and execution of capital improvements. Paulene brings years of experience in the resort and recreation industry to Timbers, helping maintain the portfolio’s world-class stature.

Prior to joining Timbers, Paulene served as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Analytics at Xenia Hotels & Resorts, where she was responsible for portfolio and corporate financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Before Xenia, she began her career in the hospitality industry at Visit Orlando and Marriott International.

Paulene has a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. She currently lives in Orlando, Florida.

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As Director of Architecture, Gary Ross is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the architectural work of each project and often developing the initial design concepts of Timbers’ developments.

Gary started working with Timbers Resorts as a consultant in 2000 before transitioning into the Director of Architecture role in 2004. Prior to joining Timbers, he had a private architectural practice in Aspen, Colorado and served as Principal at a well-established architectural practice. Before moving to Colorado, he taught architecture and engineering at the University of Oklahoma.

Gary has bachelor’s degrees in architecture and engineering in addition to a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Oklahoma. He resides in Carbondale, Colorado with his family.

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As Chief Executive Officer for Timbers Resorts, Greg Spencer actively drives the company’s overall strategy and growth while ensuring employee, guest and Owner experience aptly represents the prestigious Timbers brand. Under Greg’s leadership, Timbers has evolved into one of the most esteemed companies in the industry with 16 properties located in the most sought-after destinations.

Greg’s passion for crafting unmatched lifestyle experiences stems from the pure joy he felt when spending time by the ocean in his childhood; a feeling that has propelled his vision for Timbers since joining the company in 2007. Throughout his 13-year tenure at Timbers, Greg held several prominent positions including Chief Operating Officer, Director of Corporate Finance, Director of New Development and Project Director for several Timbers Resorts properties.

Prior to joining Timbers Resorts, Greg developed high-end properties in the southeastern U.S. for his firm, Mont Ventoux Capital, and was a Senior Manager with Accenture where he specialized in financial services mergers and acquisitions with an emphasis on real estate related integration. Before joining the civilian workforce, he was a Captain in the United States Air Force and deployed in support of numerous operations around the world.

Greg has a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, an MBA from Webster University, and a Master of Science in real estate development from Columbia University. Greg received his commission as an Air Force Officer from ROTC, where he was the Corps Commander at Florida State University, a Distinguished Graduate, and recipient of the President’s Award. He resides in Winter Park with his wife and two daughters.

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As Founder of Timbers Resorts, David Burden’s vision and diverse background have been the driving force behind the creation of Timbers’ well-known and highly regarded portfolio of resort properties. Each and every destination within The Timbers Collection continues to reflect David’s original mission to be a special place for families to return to time and time again to get back to what is most important… spending time with those you love.

Prior to founding Timbers Resorts, David developed several master-planned private golf communities including Aspen Glen, a 900-acre private Jack Nicklaus golf community in the Aspen, Colorado, area, and Indigo Run Plantation, a 1,700-acre private Jack Nicklaus golf community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Before community development, David developed retail and commercial projects in Atlanta following an early international career with Citibank at several locations in Europe and the Middle East.

David is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. He resides on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and is a proud father and grandfather.

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