About the Founder

Carl Alan Kernodle, ISHC, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Since his earliest days as the valedictorian of the University of Arkansas Architecture school and awardee of the Henry Adams School Medal from the American Institute of Architecture, Carl has been singularly passionate about the convergence of intelligent design, hospitality, environment, and experience.

For nearly thirty years, he’s brought exceptional properties to life for world-class brands and private investors alike, steering projects to success with stunning creativity, enthusiastic collaboration, and forensic attention to detail.

Carl spent twelve years with Hyatt Hotels in multiple Vice Presidential roles across corporate development, asset management, and technical operations.

Award-winning developments under his direct responsibility include the Andaz Mayakoba, Andaz Maui, Hyatt Regency Guadalajara, Hyatt Regency Portland, and Hyatt Union Square New York City, while simultaneously contributing to over fifty projects per year with budgets totaling 1.5 billion dollars. Carl was also responsible for Hyatt’s first two hybrid projects, accommodating both full and limited service options under the same roof in Denver and Portland.

Development Firsts

Dual select-service project with Hyatt House and Hyatt Place located in downtown Denver

Dual select-service and full-service project with Hyatt House and JdV at the Portland airport

First five ground-up Hyatt Centric hotels located in Nashville, Memphis, Austin, Portland, and Philadelphia

First two Andaz resort properties located in Maui, and Playa del Carmen, MX

Before joining Hyatt, Carl was Founder/CEO of the Kernodle Professional Group, served as SVP of design at Faulkner USA, and Hospitality Studio Principal at Hnedak Bobo Group.

Each of these roles centered on projects across the hotel, convention, gaming, resort, and entertainment industries, serving both public and private owners. These roles also included extensive residential projects, making him an ideal advisor in the increasingly popular hybrid hotel/residential projects.

Carl holds architectural licenses in multiple U.S. states, is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is a LEED-accredited professional. He is also the only Arkansas member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, an invitation only 250-member international organization with members from 60+ countries and 6 continents