(Denver, Colorado) - July 27, 2012 - HREC Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Michael Dubé has joined its national brokerage team and will be based in the Denver headquarters office.

Mike Dubé comes to HREC with 16 years experience in the hospitality industry, where he served as General Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing and several other operational positions throughout his career.  Mike has worked with a variety of brands including Sheraton, Wyndham, Holiday Inn, Adam's Mark and an independent 4-Diamond resort and conference center.  His operational experience encompasses management companies including Interstate Hotels and Resorts, The Hotel Group and Destination Hotels and Resorts.  Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Colorado.

"I'm excited to be joining HREC during a time when operating fundamentals continue to improve and investors are focused on building their portfolios," said Dubé.  "To be able to work side by side with Mike Cahill, Geoff Davis and all the talented analysts and staff at HREC's headquarter office in Colorado is an opportunity not to be missed, and I look forward to contributing to their success in the Rocky Mountain Region."

"We are thrilled to have Mike Dubé join the HREC team," exclaimed Mike Cahill, CEO and Founder of HREC.  "His strong hotel operations background and sales expertise will be integral in helping our clients to succeed and achieve their investment objectives."

About HREC:  HREC is the nation's leading lodging and gaming real estate advisory firm specializing in property sales, mortgage brokerage, equity/JV structuring, consulting (market studies and appraisals), and litigation support. With offices throughout North America, HREC is distinguished by unwavering commitment to client service through its team approach, intellectual capital and hotel/casino specialization. For more information, visit www.hrec.com.