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  OWNERS  
  Their careers in the airline and advertising industries took owners and partners Phil Quattrone and Judd Chapman the world over. During this time, they searched for the perfect place to stay. They found it in their back yard; a 1930’s Old Florida compound originally designed as a guesthouse. Their well-known talent for restoring unique architecture has played a key role in returning this gated tropical paradise to its original charm and splendor."We are committed to providing our guests with a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere through consistent service of the highest quality. Good customer service begins, and flows, from the top. As owners, Judd and I try to run our business by this rule, but above all…we know that a good employer takes good care of his employees… they, then will in turn, take good care of his customer. We’ve earned our reputation largely because of our staff. Our guests tell us, over and over again, that they are the best around. Along with them, we look forward to welcoming you."
"We look forward to your visit..."
Judd and Phil
 
 PROPRIETORS
  Phil Quattrone, Judd Chapman
   
  Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Phil Quattrone graduated in 1977 from Saint Leo University, in Saint Leo, Florida. In 1978, he began his career as a Flight Attendant for a major U.S. Carrier. In 1989 he moved from the northeast, to South Florida. His 23 years in the airline industry afforded him numerous titles of distinction. In addition to being a Cabin Service Director, and Purser, on International flights, Phil also held several other key Customer Service Training positions. Designing, and implementing all aspects of new onboard services, as well as holding numerous human resource titles, gives Phil an advantage over competitors in the running of a successful business. Among his many fortes, his status as a Customer Service Training specialist is evident in his unending resolve for a customer service level at Pineapple Point, that comes second to none. Judd Chapman was born in Henderson, Kentucky, a small town on the Indiana/ Kentucky border. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and moved to South Florida in the late 70’s. Judd excelled as an advertising executive for BellSouth, until the inception of Pineapple Point in 1999. During their over 17 years together, Judd and Phil have purchased and renovated dozens of properties, mostly in the Victoria Park and Colee Hammock neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale. Together, with his advertising and business backgrounds, Judd has earned a reputation as one of Fort Lauderdale’s premiere land developers. In the primary business of land purchase, and the construction of high end, homes and townhomes, he brings an added bonus to those of our guests looking for South Florida real estate investments.
 GENERAL MANAGER
  Lincoln Pirkle
 MANAGER
  Jim Donnelly
  A Pacific Northwest native, Lincoln Pirkle moved from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale three years ago.  After working as a manager for Starwood Hotel’s Luxury Collection, Lincoln joined Pineapple Point as General Manager of North America’s top-rated and internationally recognized gay guesthouse.  A graduate of Washington State University, he previously worked for major advertising agencies and has lived in the cities of Los Angeles, Boston and New York.  Lincoln and his partner now live in the Wilton Manors neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale. Jim Donnelly joined the Pineapple Point team in September 2004, and was appointed as manager in September 2006.  Jim is originally from Alton, Illinois, and has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business administration from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  In addition to an extensive background in marketing and public relations, his hospitality industry experience includes employment as chief concierge for The Ritz-Carlton Hotels.  Jim has been a resident of South Florida since 1999, and currently lives in the Poinsettia Heights neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale.
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