Roger G. Hill II is Chairman and CEO of The Gettys Group, a leading hospitality design, development, branding, and procurement company that he co-founded in 1988. A vanguard of the philosophy “Beautiful design is good business,” Mr. Hill has led through more than three decades of growth by continually raising the bar in his endeavors as Chief Executive Officer — a role that encompasses the strategy and analysis of the company’s own development efforts, including the acquisition and repositioning of assets throughout the United States. A respected hospitality industry veteran, Mr. Hill’s expertise and influence have helped place The Gettys Group amongst the most recognized firms in hospitality design.
A seasoned industry speaker, Mr. Hill frequently shares his insights on the development, renovation, and repositioning of hospitality real estate, regularly contributing to media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Crain’s Chicago, Hospitality Design, Boutique Design, Hotel Business, and The Wall Street Journal. His achievements have earned him accolades that include Hospitality Design Magazine’s prestigious Platinum Circle Award and The Cornell School of Hospitality Innovator of the Year award.
A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Mr. Hill is a member of the Urban Land Institute, International Society for Hospitality Consultants, and the Young Presidents Organization. He also serves as a board member for the Lincoln Park Zoo and is both a past president and past trustee of the Auxiliary Board for the Art Institute of Chicago. In addition, he has served as an appointed delegate for the White House Conference on Small Business. Mr. Hill lives in Chicago with his wife Eva and his two children, Getty and Madelyn. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, scuba diving, skiing, and playing golf.