Who we are
Leadership
Team
Meet the People Behind the Projects
For over four decades, Carver & Associates has been built on expertise, relationships, and a relentless commitment to delivering results. Our executive leadership team brings together seasoned professionals whose careers span global procurement, interior design, financial strategy, hotel operations, and project management — across hundreds of properties and dozens of countries. Their collective experience is what sets Carver apart: not just understanding the hospitality industry, but having shaped it
Our Team
At Carver & Associates, our people are our strength. With over 90 associates worldwide, our team brings deep industry knowledge, cultural fluency, and operational excellence to every project. From design to procurement and logistics, we’re united by one mission: delivering hospitality projects that exceed expectations.
Experienced. Strategic. Globally Connected.
Larry Carver
President
Larry Carver began his career in Project Management in the early 1970’s. After working with the Jack DeBoer development company in Kansas, Larry joined the Cushman Corporation where he managed interior fit-out of two office towers and retail space in Colony Square in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 1975, Larry joined Peachtree Purchasing Company in Atlanta as a Project Manager for hotel projects. He was promoted to President of that organization in 1977, in partnership with John C. Portman, Architect and Developer.
Carver & Associates was formed in 1983 as an independent purchasing company for hotels and other hospitality projects. The company has grown and evolved over the years and now boasts 3 offices in the United States as well as 4 international offices in Korea, India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Throughout his career, Larry has enjoyed working with many elite hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Choice, Wyndham, Starwood and Radisson. Carver & Associates is dedicated to the provision of ethical, competent and compassionate services to the hotel owners, developers, brands and vendors with which it works.
Larry Carver
President
Larry Carver
President
Larry Carver began his career in Project Management in the early 1970’s. After working with the Jack DeBoer development company in Kansas, Larry joined the Cushman Corporation where he managed interior fit-out of two office towers and retail space in Colony Square in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 1975, Larry joined Peachtree Purchasing Company in Atlanta as a Project Manager for hotel projects. He was promoted to President of that organization in 1977, in partnership with John C. Portman, Architect and Developer.
Carver & Associates was formed in 1983 as an independent purchasing company for hotels and other hospitality projects. The company has grown and evolved over the years and now boasts 3 offices in the United States as well as 4 international offices in Korea, India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Throughout his career, Larry has enjoyed working with many elite hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Choice, Wyndham, Starwood and Radisson. Carver & Associates is dedicated to the provision of ethical, competent and compassionate services to the hotel owners, developers, brands and vendors with which it works.
Lillian Jeán
GLOBAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
With more than 30 years of executive experience, Ms. Jeán brings a distinguished track record across Finance, Operations, IT, and Human Resources. Her career spans a wide range of sectors—including Retail, Healthcare, Government, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, Property Management, and Hospitality—positioning her as a dynamic leader with a truly global perspective.
Ms. Jeán has successfully managed $277 million in Private Equity Trusts & LLC portfolios, directed financial operations for a $199 million Forbes 5‑Star Luxury Resort & Spa, and overseen $496 million in luxury residential, HOA, and association assets. Her ability to navigate complex financial ecosystems and deliver sustainable growth has earned her recognition as a visionary in global financial strategy.
A graduate of National College University in Puerto Rico with an MBA in Business Finance and Administration, and a Cornell University alumna in Hotel Asset Management, Ms. Jeán brings deep expertise in Treasury, Mergers & Acquisitions, and organizational leadership. She is also an active member of SHRM, reflecting her commitment to people‑centered leadership, talent development, and operational excellence.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, Ms. Jeán embodies the global mindset essential to Carver & Associates’ expanding international presence.
Lillian Jeán
GLOBAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sid Rabin
Vice President
A career leader in Hospitality… Including senior roles in Global Procurement, Global Project Management, Product Development, Innovative Distributor Solutions and Hotel Operations. Prior to joining Carver & Associates, he served as Director of Supply Chain Mgmt. and Purchasing as well as Director of Capital Projects for InterContinental Hotels Group, Wyndham, Divi Resorts & Hyatt Hotels. He also served in a wide range of Food &Beverage Mgmt. roles with Hyatt Hotels, The Whitehall Chicago & Morton’s Steak Houses.
Sid Rabin
Vice President
Doug Roam
Managing Partner
Doug Roam is the Managing Partner in the Griffin, Georgia office which is located 37 miles south of downtown Atlanta. After many years in the Commercial Development industry, Doug joined forces with Larry Carver in 2000 and developed a new FF&E “turnkey” offering for the clients of Carver & Associates. Today, this concept of combining interior design and FF&E supply to hotel owners and operators has increased in popularity and is the focus of operations for the Carver-Griffin office.
Doug Roam
Managing Partner
Bill McGinnis
Vice President
Bill joined Carver & Associates in the summer of 2004. His prior experience includes Food and Beverage Director for Fitzgerald’s Hotel and Casino where he worked for 13 years elevating the property with complete remodels of both rooms and public areas. Bill is our primary tribal project expert. He is leading Carver & Associate’s most recent tribal project, Chumash Casino Resort. Prior tribal projects he completed include Morongo Casino & Resort and San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino.
Currently, Bill is the head liaison for the InterContinental Hotels Group projects handled by the Las Vegas office, including over 11,000 guest rooms for corporately owned properties within the IHG portfolio.
Bill McGinnis
Vice President
Aliasgar Kanchwala
Area Director – MEIA
Aliasgar has extensive management experience, with a focus on the hospitality sector. He has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology. Aliasgar manages the Middle East, India and Africa; he oversees all bidding, contract award, record keeping, and logistics for the project.
Aliasgar Kanchwala
Area Director – MEIA
Chang Kuk Ko
Managing Partner
Chang Ko has been working with Carver & Associates since early 1993. He has been in the import/export business in Korea for over twenty years and has been active in the contract industry since 1992. Mr. Ko is a designer and artist by profession and manages all work in Korea.
Chang Kuk Ko
Managing Partner
Megan LaPlaca
Vice President of Procurement
Megan LaPlaca brings more than 22 years of experience in hospitality project management and procurement services. As Director of Project Management at Carver & Associates, she oversees a team of 15 procurement project managers and plays a key leadership role across all phases of a project, from kickoff through delivery and installation.
Megan’s expertise includes budget development, project scheduling and critical path management, specification development, bid analysis, purchase order tracking, expediting oversight, and installation coordination. She also leads the continued development and implementation of operational processes and best practices to support project efficiency, accountability, and client satisfaction. Using Carver’s web-based FF&E purchasing platform, Sigma Sourcing, she helps drive visibility and coordination across complex hospitality projects.
Known for her collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, Megan works closely with owners, designers, vendors, and contractors to proactively manage risk, resolve challenges, and maintain strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle. She is also responsible for monitoring project performance, supporting team development, and reporting progress to executive leadership and project stakeholders.
Before joining Carver & Associates, Megan worked with Fluor Corporation, where she gained international procurement and project management experience supporting operations in France, South Carolina, and Dubai, UAE. During her time in the Middle East, she led a multinational team of field buyers, managed procurement activities in accordance with project procurement practices, and trained newly hired buyers on procedures and operations.
Megan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Social Sciences from Clemson University.
Megan LaPlaca
Vice President of Procurement
Danielle McCullar
Vice President of Interior Design Services
Danielle McCullar is a senior hospitality interior design professional with over 14 years of experience guiding design initiatives for hospitality projects across a wide range of brands, asset types, and renovation scopes. As VP of Interior Design Services at Carver & Associates, she sets the strategic design direction for projects while overseeing execution to ensure the delivery of brand - compliant, guest - focused environments that balance creativity, constructability, and financial performance. Danielle brings a comprehensive understanding of hospitality operations, brand standards, and development constraints, allowing her to lead projects seamlessly from early concepts through construction and opening. Known for her collaborative and solutions - driven leadership style, she emphasizes accountability, design excellence, and efficiency across all phases of project delivery.
She leads and mentors a team of interior designers, overseeing workload management and reviewing key design components, including space planning, finish palettes, FF&E selections, and custom elements. She establishes design standards and best practices while ensuring consistency and quality across multiple concurrent projects. Working closely with hotel owners, developers, brand representatives, architects, engineers, suppliers, and general contractors, Danielle serves as a central point of coordination facilitating clear communication, resolving design challenges, and driving timely decision making throughout the project lifecycle.
Her experience includes work with leading hospitality brands and ownership groups including InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Choice Hotels, Best Western, Radisson Hotels, Aimbridge Hospitality, Peachtree Hotel Group, McKibbon Hospitality, Vision Hospitality Group, Bluepoint Hospitality, BPR Properties, and Narsi Properties.
Danielle McCullar
Vice President of Interior Design
Lee Phipps
Corporate Executive Director of Business Development
Lee Phipps is the Corporate Executive Director of Business Development for Carver & Associates, where she leads strategic growth initiatives, cultivates key partnerships, and drives revenue expansion. She is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing market strategies, leading negotiations, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to increase brand visibility and achieve organizational goals.
Lee holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Hampton University and a Certificate in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from Cornell University. Her career spans executive leadership roles across both the private and government sectors, with expertise in hospitality operations, sales leadership, contract negotiations, property repositioning, and financial management.
She previously served as General Manager and Director of Sales for Marriott Hotels, earning the prestigious Triumph of Spirit Award for her leadership. She also held the role of Director of Hotel & Lodging for the Potomac Job Corps Center under the U.S. Department of Labor, overseeing multi-department operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Lee served as Administrator for Henry Anesthesia Associates, based in Piedmont Henry Hospital where she oversaw operations, managed budgets, implemented patient service and quality initiatives, and served as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. She also acted as a liaison with governing boards and government agencies and led efforts to improve cost efficiency and organizational performance.
Lee is recognized for her strategic insight, operational excellence, and ability to drive growth and profitability across diverse industries.
At Carver & Associates, Lee continues to leverage her deep industry knowledge and strategic acumen to drive innovation, strengthen client relationships, and deliver measurable results. Her expertise in financial analysis and market positioning enables her to make sound investment decisions that enhance profitability and support sustainable organizational growth.
Lee Phipps
Director of Business Development
Lee Phipps
Corporate Executive Director of Business Development
Danielle McCullar is a senior hospitality interior design professional with over 14 years of experience guiding design initiatives for hospitality projects across a wide range of brands, asset types, and renovation scopes. As VP of Interior Design Services at Carver & Associates, she sets the strategic design direction for projects while overseeing execution to ensure the delivery of brand - compliant, guest - focused environments that balance creativity, constructability, and financial performance. Danielle brings a comprehensive understanding of hospitality operations, brand standards, and development constraints, allowing her to lead projects seamlessly from early concepts through construction and opening. Known for her collaborative and solutions - driven leadership style, she emphasizes accountability, design excellence, and efficiency across all phases of project delivery.
She leads and mentors a team of interior designers, overseeing workload management and reviewing key design components, including space planning, finish palettes, FF&E selections, and custom elements. She establishes design standards and best practices while ensuring consistency and quality across multiple concurrent projects. Working closely with hotel owners, developers, brand representatives, architects, engineers, suppliers, and general contractors, Danielle serves as a central point of coordination facilitating clear communication, resolving design challenges, and driving timely decision making throughout the project lifecycle.
Her experience includes work with leading hospitality brands and ownership groups including InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Choice Hotels, Best Western, Radisson Hotels, Aimbridge Hospitality, Peachtree Hotel Group, McKibbon Hospitality, Vision Hospitality Group, Bluepoint Hospitality, BPR Properties, and Narsi Properties.
What distinguishes
us in the Industry
We bring deep category expertise across FF&E, OS&E, design, and kitchen equipment, backed by in-house teams with decades of hands-on experience in procurement and project delivery. Our clients benefit from access to a vetted global vendor network and the support of bilingual, regionally embedded team members across North America, MENA, Asia, and LATAM. Above all, we are committed to building long-term partnerships, acting as a trusted extension of your team from concept to completion.
Brand Experience
Brand Experience
Let's get started
on your next
project
Copyright 2026. Carver & Associates - Designed by Ultrix Labs
Let's work
together
on your next
project
ABOUT
CLIENTS
SERVICES
PORTFOLIO
Copyright 2024. Carver & Associates - Diseñado por Ultrix Labs
Let's get started
on your next
project
ABOUT
CLIENTS
SERVICES
PORTFOLIO
Copyright 2024. Carver & Associates - Designed by Ultrix Labs