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Jim Keane, Former Director of Golf, Ritz Carlton Orlando, FL - “Due to the hard work
and creativity of Marni Montreal, we were able to achieve our goals, which were:
1) to create a unique retail environment in the competitive environment of Orlando
and 2) exceed budgeted retail sales per round. We met those goals and are grateful
for Ms. Montreal’s assistance.” (From consulting client survey and thank you letter.)
(Current DOG Operations, Ritz Carlton Golf, Corp.)
Todd Howard, Director of Golf,
Marriott’s Grande Pines Golf Club, Orlando, FL - “We could have launched the space
shuttle with the Shop Opening Organizational Plan. Marni and her team worked closely
with us and listened to our needs to have a good understanding of our guests. I would
recommend them to future clients.” (From consulting client survey.)
Kevin Stockford,
Former Director of Golf, Desert Ridge Marriott, Phoenix, AZ - “Worked with true professionals’,
wealth of knowledge shared. Exceptional taste. I commend Marni on her expertise and
professionalism.” (From consulting client survey.)
Michelle Bumgardner, Former Merchandise
Manager, Desert Ridge JW Marriott, Phoenix, AZ - “Our relationship with Marni Montreal
and R & O Design Services has been invaluable. They have proven to be an integral
part of our strategy to improve the process by which we do business. They understood
our vision and helped us to achieve it.” (Consulting client quote.) (Current - Retail
Buyer, Pebble Beach, CA)
Dick Hyland, President, Lyle Anderson Golf, Scottsdale, AZ
- “Marni Montreal is her own ROI. She has the knowledge, expertise and drive to develop
and maintain retail and operational systems. She has long been considered one of
the most innovative business minded leaders in the industry.”
Harry Turner, Former
President, Las Campanas Golf Club, Santa Fe, NM - “The retail program that Marni
Montreal has developed is unique to the golf and spa retail market. The variety of
sourcing and unique product mix has captivated our membership to increase sales while
systems have improved our profit margins.
Bill Siwek, CFO, The Lyle Anderson Company,
Scottsdale, AZ - “Marni Montreal's creativity is evenly matched by her ability to
produce and manage the revenue and profit performance illustrating a strategic and
detailed program. The retail outlets within the Lyle Anderson portfolio reflect a
very sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle that align with the amenities, image and
service goal of our properties and developments."
Phil Schneider, Vice Chairman,
The Lyle Anderson Company, Scottsdale, AZ - “Marni has brought to the Lyle Anderson
companies and their projects, in all she has done for us, a rare and valuable combination
of energy, enthusiasm, experience, creativity and professionalism. She has made great
contributions to our business.”
Graham Cliff, Head Professional, Colorado Golf Club
- "R & O Design Services provided us with their expertise on the retail side of the
industry as well as formulated a plan for us to be successful in the future. For
a new private facility R& O educated and trained our staff with practices that we
will use for the rest of the history of the club. It is extremely educational for
me and our staff to be trained by the people who are the leaders in their industry."