Charlie Muller

Officials of Avistone, a rapidly growing commercial real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and operation of multi-tenant, industrial properties nationwide, today announced that they have named industry expert Charlie Muller managing director of its newly formed hotel division, Avistone Hospitality.

Muller brings with him nearly four decades of hospitality expertise in operations, acquisitions, development, asset management and dispositions. He has completed more than $7.5 billion in transactions, including acquiring 75-plus hotels, developing/redeveloping 19 hotels and has overseen asset management practices for over 200 hotels and recreational properties. Prior to joining Avistone, Muller held such positions as senior vice president of investments with First Hospitality, vice president of development at Omni Hotels & Resorts and executive vice-president and chief operating officer for CNL Hotels & Resorts and CNL Lifestyle Properties. A member of the Urban Land Institute, Muller received his Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.