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OWNERS |
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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." |
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"We
look forward to your visit..."
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Judd
and Phil
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PROPRIETORS
Phil
Quattrone, Judd Chapman |
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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. |
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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 |
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MANAGER
Jim
Donnelly |
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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. |
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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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