NCG Hospitality has appointed Jeff Lenz CEO. He previously served as the company’s president/chief assets officer.
Lenz began his full-time career at NCG Hospitality in 1999 as director of development after several years in the mortgage banking industry. Primarily involved in new development, asset management and growth, he continued to rise through many major leadership roles in the company, including VP, development and chief development officer. During his 20-plus years at the company, he has been principally involved in the development, purchase, management and disposition of more than 60 hospitality projects representing more than $750 million in asset value.
“I am exceptionally grateful for the opportunities I have had within NCG Hospitality,” said Lenz. “Alongside my family, I have made it my mission to uphold our company’s values of excellence, and I am honored to continue that mission as CEO. More than anything, a change such as this is a new opportunity for growth and stability for our company and I am excited to be part of it.”
David Lenz, founder/chairman, NCG Hospitality, said, “It is an incredible honor to not only see my son earn this position but to have been witness and mentor to his entire career. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that there is no one I would trust more with NCG Hospitality’s future. Jeff’s commitment, skill, and compassion will be demonstrated through his role here and is paramount to the continued success of the company.”
Lenz currently serves as a board member of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and a member of Hilton Hotels’ Product Advisory Council. He is also very active in real estate and the local community as a member of the Urban Land Institute and the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association, in addition to being a Key Club Member of the United Way of Dane County.