LARRY E. CARVER - PRESIDENT
Before starting Carver & Associates in 1983, Larry was president of Peachtree Purchasing Company — with John C. Portman, architect and developer. Larry’s background includes several years’ experience with real estate developers, Cushman Corporation and Jack P. DeBoer Associates. Over the years, Larry has worked with many top hotel brands including 6 Continents, Hilton and Starwood Hotels. During his career, Larry has opened over 250 hotels, resorts and casinos.

KEVIN MULLEN - PROJECT DIRECTOR / MAJOR ACCOUNTS
Kevin’s previous experience with Home Depot of America brings a unique perspective to a contract purchasing company - his vast expertise in logistics, inventory management and knowledge of resources make him a natural project director. Since 1997, Kevin has managed re-order, renovation and new construction projects for one of the nation’s largest hotel companies, as well as, numerous individual projects.

MICHAEL BOWDEN - INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER
Michael joined Carver & Associates in 1997 after obtaining a second degree in Interior Design from American Intercontinental University; he previously used his marketing degree as a regional sales manager for a cosmetics company. As manager of the Interior Design department and on-going project director, he is an extraordinary asset to both the contract purchasing and resale divisions at Carver. His design expertise oversees simple design evaluation through complete project specification with our in-house design staff.

LYDIA RIEHL - PROJECT DIRECTOR / LAS VEGAS
Lydia joined Carver & Associates in1997 to manage the company’s Las Vegas office and specialize in the hotel/casino segment of FF&E purchasing. With her, she brought over 20 years of professional purchasing and management experience. Lydia’s resume includes ten years of franchise business management with Baskin-Robbins; ten years involved with Hilton Equipment Corporation where she handled project management and FF&E purchasing for the Las Vegas Hilton, Flamingo Hilton, Chicago Hilton, and Hilton Hawaiian Village. She managed FF&E purchasing for the Orleans Hotel & Casino before joining Carver & Associates.

JAMES DUBOIS - PROJECT MANAGER
James joined Carver & Associates to become a project manager after working as a Property Insurance Broker for Marsh. He brought with him strong analytical skills important for every project manager. James analyzes budgetary needs, negotiates pricing and terms and issues purchase orders for many Carver projects. James has been with Carver since 1998.

KRISTEN RICE - PROJECT MANAGER
After eight years in the medical field Kristen decided to change directions and try her management, procurement and organizational skills in the hospitality industry. She has become a successful project manger for Carver & Associates is well versed in all phases of the purchasing process - including budgeting, bidding and bid analysis, issuance and expediting of purchase orders and project accounting procedures. Kristen manages and maintains multiple projects for Carver’s contract purchasing and re-sale divisions.

PATRICIA THORPE - PROJECT ACCOUNTING
Pat joined Carver & Associates from a worthy competitor, where she was in charge of maintaining the company’s books. Pat currently manages project accounting for all Carver & Associates offices.

CHANG KUK KO - PROJECT DIRECTOR - KOREA
Chang Ko has been working with Carver & Associates since early 1993. He has been in the import/export business in Korea for twenty two years, and has been active in contractsince 1992. Mr. Ko is a designer and artist by profession, and manages all work in Korea.