Hotel Development
Blackridge Group is a privately owned hotel development company based in Denver, Colorado. The principals of Blackridge have developed hotels and mixed-use residential projects in excess of $800 million over the past 17 years in high barrier markets such as New York City, Seattle, Southern California, San Francisco and Denver.
Blackridge Group takes a no-nonsense approach to development that creates long lasting value. Blackridge is an accomplished developer of upscale select-service and extended-stay hotels along with mixed-use multifamily projects. The design and construction of our projects stand the test of time. Our unparalleled experience, coupled with our growing list of development partners and consultants, allows us to make decisions quickly and execute those decisions in a very precise manner. Our experience through three economic business cycles allows us to see through complex situations in any development environment.
We have extensive understanding of major U. S. metropolitan areas. This competitive edge, along with the strength of our partners, enables us to identify markets, locate excellent sites, design efficient yet stylish projects, and construct our hotels using the most cost-effective means. This equates to distinctive assets that produce memorable experiences, while providing our capital partners with solid investment returns.
Blackridge also can provide third party development and construction management services.
Our vision is to be recognized as an innovative leader in development. Our motto is “good deals with good people”.
Scott McChesney, Principal
Scott McChesney is a founding Principal of BlackRidge Group. Prior to BlackRidge, Scott worked for Stonebridge Companies, a national hospitality company, for 10 years. As Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Development. Scott oversaw hotel development, acquisitions, project funding, and new business development totaling over $800 million. Prior to Stonebridge, Mr. McChesney was Vice President of RD Olson Development where he was instrumental in growing the company from its inception in 200, into Southern California’s 20th largest real estate developer by 2007. Mr. McChesney also worked for The Walt Disney Company for eight years where he was Director of Development & Acquisitions for their Disney Imagineering Division. He also spent one year in Disney’s Corporate Strategic Planning Group. At the Pepsi-Cola Corporation/Yum Brands, he was Senior Manager of Development where he analyzed and approved or disapproved the development of proposed fast food sites, overseeing approximately $300 million in development capital. Mr. McChesney also has two years of investment banking experience. Scott is a graduate of Penn State University and has an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Southern California.
Tim Wilson, Principal
As a Principal of BlackRidge Group, Tim Wilson oversees all planning and entitlement, design, and construction activities throughout the development portfolio. Previously, Mr. Wilson served as Director of Development for Stonebridge Companies where he managed over $500 million in hospitality development and construction. With more than 15 years of senior real estate experience, Mr. Wilson has been responsible for hospitality, office, and mixed-use projects such as the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel and the Arista mixed-use development. Mr. Wilson graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science degree and went on to obtain a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Colorado.
Completed:
Moxy – Seattle, WA *
Residence Inn – Seattle, WA *
Courtyard by Marriott – Manhattan, NY *
Residence Inn by Marriott – Manhattan, NY *
Renaissance – Manhattan, NY *
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Aliso Viejo, CA *
Springhill Suites by Marriott – Denver, CO **
Residence Inn by Marriott – Burbank, CA ***
Aloft Hotel – Broomfield, CO **
Residence Inn by Marriott – Oceanside, CA ***
Hyatt Place – San Francisco, CA *
Home2 by Hilton – Denver, CO
Under Developments/Construction:
Marriott AC – Sacramento, CA (Opening Spring 2022)
Element by Westin – Seattle, WA (Opening January 2021)
TBD Hotel – San Francisco, CA (November 2020)
Residnece Inn– Thousand Oaks, CA
General Inquiries:
smcchesney@blackridgellc.com
9746 E. 34th Ave
Denver, CO 80238-2933