About D&C
D&C is a Hotel Advisory, Owner Representative, and Project Management company that specializes in assisting ownership groups with hotel renovations and CapEx management. Balancing cost, scope and brand integrity to enhance the guest experience and maximize owner success. With an understanding of the entire lifecycle of a hotel from acquisition through renovation and disposition, we are uniquely qualified to help ownership groups increase the potential of the hotel while maximizing the return on investment for both short and long-term ownership groups.
We partner with our clients to function as your in-house design and construction department, with the capabilities to oversee large portfolios of hotel repositioning projects both nationally and internationally. Our vast experience includes managing large portfolios of select service hotels with over 60,000 keys renovated in the past 10 years; renovating large urban full-service hotels that continue to create memorable experiences for guests; and re-imagining large resort hotels that reposition the properties by drawing upon their historic significance and positioning them for future success and growth.
What Sets Us Apart
We think differently.
With decades of experience and an understanding of the entire hotel lifecycle, we see the big picture and have our eyes on your bottom line.
We offer industry-leading pricing and project delivery.
Another benefit of our experience is the relationships we have built with industry brands. We leverage these relationships to achieve lower costs and faster turnaround times for our clients.
We are continually raising the bar.
We collaborate with Asset Managers and monitor industry trends in order to provide the best value for each property’s unique market and to ensure we are setting the standard in our field.
Principals 10 Year Project Delivery Example
Our Executive Team
Steve Reiswig
Executive Director
Steve has over 35 years of experience in development, design, and construction, including more than 30 years in the hospitality space. He has successfully delivered over $1.5B in hospitality projects, with over $1B of that as a division lead.
Steve began his career in hospitality development in the 1990s working for Wyndham International after the Patriot American merger, where he oversaw capital assignment, renovations, and construction delivery for over 30 owned assets. More recently, Steve worked together with Brad at BRE Hotels and Resorts as Vice President of Design and Construction for over a decade, where he was responsible for overseeing cap-ex and design and construction for the company’s large national hotel portfolio.
Apart from his lengthy career in hospitality, Steve has had diverse professional experiences, including as a commercial fisherman in the Bering Sea and as a founding partner of an award-winning boutique winery in Eastern Washington. A Scottsdale resident since the 1990s, Steve now splits his time between Scottsdale, AZ and North San Diego County, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys motocross racing, collecting vintage cars and motorcycles, and strumming guitars.
Brad Bielenberg
Managing Director
Brad brings over 30 years of experience in design, construction, and project management with the last 10 years being hospitality focused. He has worked as a Project Manager and Director overseeing renovations on over 100 properties across the country.
Brad began his career as a landscape architect, working on award-winning projects across the U.S. and abroad, ranging from larger public works project to boutique hotels. This diverse background provides him with unique insight into the design and construction process and helped him discover his passion for hospitality development. Brad worked together with Steve at BRE Hotels and Resorts for over a decade, where he served both as Project Manager and as the Director of Design and Construction for the company’s large portfolio of hotel properties.
Brad lives in Gilbert, AZ but also enjoys spending time in Minnesota where he grew up. When he’s not at work, Brad channels his creative background in his garden and in the kitchen, where he enjoys cooking everything from weeknight meals to holiday feasts, to Pit Bar-B-Q. Brad is also an avid hockey fan and has recently rediscovered his childhood hobby of collecting and listening to vinyl records.
Aaron Kimberlin
Senior Project Manager
Aaron Kimberlin is a design and construction leader specializing in hospitality, retail, and commercial environments. He oversees end-to-end project delivery—from concept and FF&E through procurement, buildout, and opening—while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
across multi-state portfolios. His experience spans owner-side development and general contracting, with a track record of guiding complex remodels and ground-up programs and shaping brand standards at scale. He holds a graduate degree in urban planning and policy and a bachelor’s degree in design.
Marty Stakem
Senior Project Manager
Marty Staken is a 26-year veteran of hospitality renovation with a proven record of delivering large-scale, high-impact projects. He began his career in 1999 with Meristar Hospitality, later serving as Vice President of Design & Construction at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw
nearly $100 million in full-service and resort renovations. In 2015, he joined BRE Hotels & Resorts as Director of Project Management, contributing to more than $500 million in select-service property renovations. Today, Marty brings his deep industry expertise and results-driven leadership to Design and Construction, supporting hotel renovation projects nationwide.
Patrick Jackson
Senior Project Manager
Jessica Sappenfield
Senior Project Coordinator
Jessica Sappenfield is an experienced hospitality construction professional specializing in hotel renovations, property improvement plans (PIPs), capital projects, and asset enhancement initiatives. She works closely with ownership groups, operatirs, architects, and contractors to deliver projects that align operations goals with long-term asset value. Jessicas expertise spans project planning, budget oversight, procurement, FF&E implementation, construction coordination, and stakeholder management. Known for her strong organizational leadership and proactive communication style, she helps drive projects forward while maintaining accountability to schedule, budget, and brand standards. Her portfolio includes projects across multiple nationally recognized hospitality brands, supporting successful renovations and capital improvements that enhance guest experience, operational performance, and owner returns.
Tracey Neff
Controller
Tracey Neff brings more than 25 years of accounting and financial management experience in the industry to Design & Construction LLC, with deep expertise in project-based financial operations. Having supported over $4 billion in renovations and construction-related work, she understands the importance of accuracy, transparency, and strong financial controls in complex project environments. As Controller, Tracey oversees project accounting, cash flow management, client funding, vendor payments, reporting, budgeting, and internal processes, working closely with ownership and project teams to support efficient operations and continued growth. Tracey lives in South Florida and enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her two Cocker Spaniels. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, staying active, and discovering great food, wine, and new places along the way.
Dakota Bentley
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Dakota Bentley is an Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Design and Construction, where she manages executive schedules, coordinates priorities, and keeps daily operations running smoothly. She supports leadership by handling critical tasks, streamlining communication, and ensuring follow-through on key initiatives. Dakota also assists with onboarding and supporting new hires, helping create a smooth and welcoming experience for growing teams. With a background in pharmacy and psychology, she brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach to organization and problem-solving.