COMMITTED TO

Success

We are a team of fourth generation owners and industry professionals with a shared vision to develop, own and operate a collection of premier, individually distinctive resort properties spanning the Atlantic Coast.

MEET OUR

Team

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PRESIDENT

Alex Moore

Alex is an owner and the non-executive President of Seaboard Hospitality. He serves as an Advisory Board member and is active in the development of business and new projects. He also acts as the ownership group’s designated representative, conducting regular visits to the company’s managed properties.

Prior to moving to a non-executive role, Alex led Seaboard’s management team and oversaw all aspects of the company’s operations and tenant relations. He has held a variety of roles with Seaboard, from general manager of the Atlantic View, the company’s first hotel property, to chief engineer for the hotel group, and, prior to being named President, VP, Operations. His passion for hospitality dates back to his first job at age 15 as a bellhop in Ocean City, Maryland.

Alex has served as past President of Rehoboth Beach Main Street, as a foundation board member at Atlantic General Hospital and as a Trustee on the Board of Worcester Preparatory School.
Alex and his wife, Kendra, have four children and a Labrador. They reside in Vero Beach, Florida and have a home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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CHAIRMAN

Ken Simpler, Jr.

Ken is an owner and former CFO of Seaboard Hospitality. He currently serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board and shares responsibility for developing the company’s long-term strategic direction. Ken is also an active participant in planning new projects and business development.

Ken served as Delaware’s State Treasurer from 2015 to 2018, following his first run for public office. He previously held the position of Managing Director at Citadel LLC, a leading global investment fund. Ken began his career as a corporate attorney at Kirkland & Ellis, a national law firm.

Ken holds an MBA and a JD from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and the Law School as well as an MPA from the University of Delaware’s Biden School of Public Policy. He earned his undergraduate degree in political economy from Princeton University.

Ken and his wife, Liz, have three adult children and reside in Newark, Delaware.

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ADVISORY BOARD

Kendra Simpler Moore

Kendra serves as a member of Seaboard’s Advisory Board and participates actively in development projects. Previously, she led the design and procurement of furnishings for Seaboard properties, working with general managers to ensure a high quality for each property’s interior décor.

Kendra earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Towson State University. She and Alex share a busy family life raising a fifth generation of Seaboard proprietors.

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Patrick Staib

With over 35 years in the hospitality industry, Pat oversees Seaboard Hospitality’s hotel and vacation rental portfolio and has day-to-day responsibility for operations, financial performance, and strategic growth. He focuses on driving profitability through improvements in ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR, and also spearheads digital marketing and advertising.

Since joining the Company as VP, Operations, Pat has built a strong culture of service by recruiting top hospitality talent and implementing meaningful benefits enhancements to ensure Seaboard is considered one of the best employers in the region.

Pat previously served as Regional Director of Operations at Real Hospitality Group, managing branded and independent hotels along the East Coast. He spent 25 years as a General Manager, overseeing Hilton, Marriott, and large oceanfront convention hotels.

Pat is inspired by the dedicated professionals who make hospitality thrive. He enjoys boating, golf, travel, and cooking. He and his wife, Stephanie, live in historic Milton, Delaware.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Alex Lombardo

As CEO, Al leads the Seaboard executive team, overseeing the business development function and execution of the Company’ long-term strategic plan. He also heads up the Company’s risk management activities and finance functions.

Al’s experience in the hospitality industry spans more than a quarter century, including key financial positions in both private and public companies. He served as Vice President of Finance for Interstate Hotels and Resorts as well as Senior Vice President of both Finance and Development with Great Wolf Resorts. He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer for both LTD Hospitality Group and Two Bit Circus, Inc. In these positions, Al has played a leading role in development, construction, capital markets transactions, project finance, accounting, financial planning, investor relations, and treasury management.

Al holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from James Madison University. He and his wife, Stefanie, have three adult children and currently reside in Harbeson, Delaware.

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VP DEVELOPMENT & FACILITIES

William Helms

As VP, Development & Facilities, William heads up two divisions for Seaboard focused on the Company’s maintenance and development of its real estate portfolio. He is responsible for both capital improvements and facilities management at Seaboard’s existing properties and also plays a leading role evaluating development and acquisition opportunities.

William has held senior roles in project management and construction for more than two decades. He previously served as Vice President of Construction, Design & Facilities Management at Shaner Hotel Group as well as Director of East Coast Projects for PEAK Project Management Limited. He has managed over $500 million of renovation and new construction projects along the East Coast for both limited and full service five-star hotels and resorts, including Marriott, Hilton, Langham, and Eaton branded properties.

William holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. He and his wife, Christy, have four children and own homes in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and Lewes, Delaware.

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DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Miranda Hayes

Miranda overseas all of Seaboard’s accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial statement preparation. She also administers the human resource planning and implementation of the Company’s employee benefit plans.

Miranda has over 20 years of accounting experience, with the majority spent in the hospitality industry. Prior to her current role at Seaboard, Miranda held positions as Senior Staff Accountant at Bluewater Hospitality and Staff Accountant at Real Hospitality Group. In those capacities, she gained significant experience both using and implementing hospitality accounting software such as M3 Accounting Core and Sage Intacct.

Miranda holds both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Fairmont State University. She, her husband, Michael, and their two children reside in Frankford, Delaware.

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DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

Morgan Ellis

Morgan is responsible for the overall upkeep of and improvements to Seaboard’s managed properties. In addition to having oversight of the Delaware centralized facilities team, he works directly with the general managers of each property to plan and execute capital projects and ensure that facilities are superbly maintained.

Morgan graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Plant Science. Before joining Seaboard, Morgan performed exterior maintenance for grounds managed by Shore Property.

He and his wife, Ryan, live with their two sons and a menagerie of farm animals outside of Lewes, Delaware.

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FINANCIAL ANALYST

Adam Berry

Adam handles accounts payable, office administration, and financial planning and analysis support for annual capital expenditures, acquisition, and development projects. 

Adam grew up in the hotel industry as his family has owned and operated the Beachcomber Hotel in Ocean City for over 25 years. In addition to the many years employed at his family’s hotel, Adam also worked at The Carousel Hotel and Holiday Inn, both in Ocean City, prior to coming to Seaboard. 

Adam earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Towson University and resides in Ocean City, Maryland.