Kathleen M. Nylen is a Principal of PBTK Consulting LLC, and is in charge of its valuation and consulting practice. She has more than 28 years of significant experience in various aspects of the hospitality and real estate industries in established and new gaming jurisdictions. During her consulting career, Nylen has conducted consulting services for developers, casino and hotel operators, management companies, governmental agencies, national hotel companies and lenders.

Industries
Lodging, gaming, real estate and construction

Services
Consulting services including site selection studies, market and feasibility analysis, competitive positioning and repositioning studies; valuation services including market value appraisals, litigation support / expert witness, alternative dispute resolution. Hospitality projects have included both existing and proposed hotel and gaming developments throughout Nevada, as well as in Colorado, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Iowa, and Venezuela. Nylen’s hotel and real estate consulting experience has been throughout the West, including Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona. Real estate projects have included apartments, office buildings, retail centers, and specialty properties.

Other Experience
Vice President – Burke Hansen (Las Vegas office), manager – Coopers Lybrand (Las Vegas office); Principal - Laventhol & Horwath (Las Vegas office)

Education
MA Master of Arts in English – John Carroll University; BS Hotel Administration - University of Nevada, Las Vegas; BA Bachelor of Arts in English – Cleveland State University

Licenses
Nevada certified general real estate appraiser

Memberships
International Society of Hospitality Consultants, Counselors of Real Estate, Appraisal Institute (member of board of directors of local chapter), Emeritus member of the College of Southern Nevada Foundation, member of Clark County Board of Equalization (appointed by Clark County Commission).

Representative Clients
Wells Fargo Bank, KeyBank, Nevada State Bank, Ovation Development, Mutual of Omaha Bank, Palms Casino Resort (Maloof Companies), Majestic Realty.