Richard Niedbala directs The Plasencia Group’s Midwest Region and is based in Geneva, Illinois, in suburban Chicago.

Mr. Niedbala’s previous experience includes Vice President of Investment Management, Lodging and Leisure Group for Lend Lease Real Estate Investments, Inc, and previously, Vice President - Asset Management for Boykin Lodging Company.

Mr. Niedbala has also held positions with Lincoln Life Insurance and Holiday Inns. During his tenure with these organizations, he was responsible for the oversight of over 50 hotels and resorts ranging in size for 91 to 630 rooms.

Mr. Niedbala is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management.