Real Estate Development Project Management Asset Management

Real Estate Development Project Management Asset Management

1 Mission Statement Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Former Hotel Syracuse)

Company Introduction Marriott Syracuse Downtown Grand Ballroom Brine Wells Development, LLC was formed in 2014 with a focus on hospitality and historic rehabilitation development including program and project management services. The firm has a core group of stakeholders who have extensive experience in the industry and seek great opportunities to collaborate with other companies to create notable developments. We provide unique perspectives to projects due to our design, construction and asset management backgrounds. Prior to the founding of Brine Wells, its partners completed over $2.5 billion of hospitality renovation and development over their combined years of experience.

Organizational Chart PARTNERS Ed Riley Al Gough STAFF Brine Wells Development LLC. Josie Alvaro Greg Burkhart Stephanie Eldred Brine Wells Project Management LLC. Brine Wells Asset Management LLC.

Partners Ed Riley, CEO Ed has 40 years of experience in design, construction, real estate development and hotel operations. In August of 2014, Mr. Riley resigned from Pyramid Hotel Group as their Sr. Vice President for Design, Construction and Real Estate to focus on the Hotel Syracuse rehabilitation with reopening as Marriott Syracuse. Several projects included such historic properties as renovations to Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Claremont Resort in Berkeley, California, and the Fairfax at Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining Pyramid, Mr. Riley was Vice President of Resort Development at Interwest Placemaking in the Reno/Tahoe office. Mr. Riley was also Director of Development for Marriott Resorts in Hawaii, involved in design and construction of several resort properties with budgets totalling 1.1 billion dollars. As a founding partner in Waterford Development, Mr. Riley was an owner/partner in Marriott Courtyard and Springhill Suites properties in Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia areas. Mr. Riley was previously a Development Manager with Pioneer Development Company in Syracuse, New York responsible for projects in Massachusetts, New York and Michigan. He also was Architect of record and co-developer of several historic restoration projects in Armory Square area of downtown Syracuse, securing the historic rehabilitation tax credits for Bentley-Settle, Piper-Phillips, the McArthur, Worth & Cooney buildings and appointed by Mayor Tom Young to the Armory Square Development Task Force. Mr. Riley attended architectural school at Onondaga Community College and Syracuse University, is a licensed Architect in New York State, and actively maintains his registration Al has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting in several industries including construction and development. He started his career in banking and has held positions as Controller, VP of Finance and CFO. Mr. Gough has experience in conventional lending, asset based securitization, tax exempt bond, and other asset based lending as well as grant funding and Historic Tax Credits. He managed the first permanent loan for Carousel Center, a super-regional shopping center in Syracuse, NY. This financing was the largest single asset securitization at the time on Wall Street at $225M and also included an additional $25M in tax exempt municipal bonds. Mr. Gough has also overseen other construction, expansion and renovation project financings for Pyramid Management Group, a shopping center developer, based in Syracuse, NY. Most recently Al has worked on financing for the latest Brine Wells project, restoring and renovating the Hotel Syracuse into the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. The Hotel is being restored back to its 1924 grandeur in the lobby, ballrooms and other common areas, while the guest rooms will be renovated to current Marriott standards. The project is financed through a combination of conventional financing, State grants and historical tax credits.

Principle Associates Andrea Pelletier has 30 years of experience in the construction industry in project management, design management and facilities management. Ms. Pelletier s experience has included participation in projects ranging from master planning development and ground up construction to renovation and remediation of environmental issues in the hospitality, golf resort, historic building and public works sectors. She has worked with independent developers and owners, as well as with properties branded under the Marriott, Starwood and Hilton flags in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Arizona and New York.

Development Projects Hotel Syracuse/Marriott Syracuse Downtown Historic Photographs Registration Desk Hotel Lobby Persian Terrace

Hotel Lobby Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly the Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

Standard Rooms Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

Grand Ballroom Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

Persian Terrace Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly the Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

IACC Conference Center Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly the Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

11 Water Restaurant Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly the Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

Shaughnessy s Irish Pub Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly the Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

Presidential Suite Bridal Rotunda Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Formerly the Hotel Syracuse) Syracuse, New York

Hotel Syracuse/Marriott Syracuse Downtown Project Facts Built: 1922 1924 SF of Building: 473,000 sf Stories: 12 (Basement & Sub-basement) Architect: George B. Post & Sons, N.Y. Original Cost: $7,000,000 Original Mortgage $3,600,000 Renovation Cost: $75,000,000 Original Rooms: 610 Original Ballroom: 1 Original Restaurants: 2 Post Renovation Rooms: 261 (+ 60 future) Ballrooms 3 Restaurants 3 IACC Conference Center 8 Opened as Marriott Syracuse Downtown August 2016 Renovation Schedule 23 months from Acquisition

Hotel Syracuse/Marriott Syracuse Downtown Awards 2015 AIA Central New York President s Award for Preservation and Building of the Marriott Syracuse Downtown 2016 Onondaga Historical Association Medal Award for Contributions made to Preserve and I Interpret Syracuse History 2017 NYS Preservation League Award for Excellence in Preservation 2017 Historic Hotels of America Award of Excellence Best City Center Hotel 2017 AAA Four Diamond Award

Development Projects Hyatt House, Syracuse The proposed Hyatt House was previously a Hilton Hotel originally constructed in the mid-1980 s and closed since 2003. The property was in the process of being converted into apartments but work ceased and the project abandoned. The Hyatt House conversion includes 120 guestrooms with the brand programmed amenities. The Brine Wells team has been retained to provide program management, interior hospitality design and construction service including procurement, entitlement and permitting, along with pre opening services and coordination with Hyatt Brand. Total estimated cost for this project is $18.4MM. Estimated completion of this work is Spring 2019.

Hyatt House Project Facts Built 1980 as a Hilton Hotel which was connected to the Hotel Syracuse which closed in 2003. Architect GFA Associates, Syracuse, N.Y. Sq. Footage 54,502 Stories 15 Original Cost $7,500,000 (Tower Only) Renovation Cost $18,400,000 Original Guest Rooms 210 Post Renovation Rooms 120 (Extended Stay) Meeting Rooms 800 sf Retail Space 10,000 sf Completion Estimated Spring 2019

Hotel Lobby Standard Room Hyatt House Syracuse, New York

Exterior and Rendering/Elevations Hyatt House Syracuse, New York

Hyatt House and Marriott Syracuse Downtown Site Plan Hyatt House Syracuse, New York

Development Projects Hotel Niagara Niagara Falls, New York Proposed restoration of the 1925 Hotel Niagara located in Niagara Falls, New York to include 160 guestrooms, historic restoration of the main public areas, including Lobby, Main Ballroom and Dining Room consistent with the original 1920 s original design, Three meal restaurant, Shaughnessy s Irish Pub, exterior sidewalk patio for dining, rooftop lounge with views of Niagara Falls, meeting and private dining facilities.

Ballroom Lobby Hotel Niagara Niagara Falls, New York

Hotel Niagara Project Facts Built: 1923-1925 SF of Building: 162,799 Stories: 12 (Basement & Sub-basement) Architect: Original Cost: $1,700,000 Original Mortgage: $1,100,000 Estimated Renovation Cost: $42,700,000 Original Rooms 218 Original Ballroom 1 Original Restaurant 1 Post Renovation Rooms 160 Ballrooms 2 Restaurants 2 Proposed Re-Opening March 2020 Renovation Schedule 15 months Esenwein and Johnson, Buffalo, NY Kirkpatrick and Cannon, Niagara Falls, NY George B. Post & Sons, New York, NY

Project Management Westin Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada The Westin Las Vegas is an existing 826 room hotel with associated brand amenities. The project program included an extensive property improvement plan negotiated with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as well as repositioning of the ground floor, lobby and food and beverage areas. uses and expansion of the meeting space. The Brine Wells team was retained by the ownership group to program and construction manage this repositioning effort. Total project cost is estimated at $35MM. Completed July 2018.

Westin Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada

Guest Rooms Westin Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada

Westin Las Vegas Project Scope Rooms 826 Lobby Full Renovation and Re-Positioning Restaurants Full Renovation and Re-Positioning Meeting Rooms Partial Renovation Soft Goods Lounge Full Renovation and Re-Positioning Project Cost $35,000,000 Project Schedule 18 months Completion: July 2018 Westin Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada

Project Management Doubletree Newark Airport, New Jersey A renovation of the existing Doubletree by Hilton that includes all 500 guestrooms, corridors and suites. All public space gets renovated including reprograming of the lobby level which includes a new restaurant, lounge, fitness center and check-in experience. The scope of work includes upgrades to the infrastructure and exterior envelope. Total projected cost is $19.7 MM.

Restaurant DoubleTree Newark Airport Newark, New Jersey

Doubletree Newark Airport Project Scope Rooms 502 Lobby Full Renovation and Re-Positioning Restaurants Full Renovation and Re-Positioning Meeting Rooms Partial Renovation and Soft Goods Lounge Full Renovation and Re-Positioning Project Cost $19,700,000 Project Schedule 19 months Completion October 2018

Standard Rooms DoubleTree Newark Airport Newark, New Jersey

Services Development We seek great opportunities to collaborate with other companies to create developments throughout North America with our mission statement as our principal guide. We provide great experience in the entire development process from sourcing, obtaining entitlements, financing, brand determination, design and execution. Project Management We provide a full service project management company that supports and builds property value for our clients through program management and project execution. We bring both ownership perspective and hotel management expertise to the planning and decision-making process. Asset Management Our years of experience in hospitality investment, ownership and project management make us suited to represent owners interests as an asset manager. We approach each asset from the owner s perspective ensuring that the owner s goals are achieved.

References M&T Bank Allen Naples, President Email: AJNAPLES@mtb.com Phone: (315) 424-5108 William Fisher Onondaga County Executive Email: billfisher@ongov.net Phone: (315) 435-3516 Mayor Ben Walsh, City of Syracuse 203 City Hall; 233 E Washington St Syracuse NY 13202 Email: Mayor@Syrgov.net Phone: (315) 448-8005 Additional References Upon Request

Contact Information Brine Wells Companies LLC 205 South Townsend St. Syracuse, New York 13202 Phone: 315-424-6091 www.bwllc.com Email: josie.alvaro@bwllc.com