The Hardy Group
The Hardy Group team
Since 1992

30 Years of Building
Relationships, Not Just Hotels.

The Hardy Group has spent three decades earning the trust of the world's leading hospitality brands — one project, one handshake, one promise kept at a time.

Global Presence

870+ Projects Across 35+ Countries

Atlanta HQ

Americas

720+ projects
12 countries

From luxury resorts in Hawaii to select-service renovations in New England, our deepest expertise spans the entire Western Hemisphere.

EMEA

95+ projects
15 countries

European, Middle Eastern, and African hospitality development with local partnerships and brand-standard expertise across diverse markets.

Asia-Pacific

55+ projects
8 countries

Growing presence across the Asia-Pacific region, delivering on the unique demands of hospitality development in rapidly expanding markets.

Our Journey

Three Decades of Building Trust

1992

Founded in Atlanta

Chris Hardy establishes The Hardy Group with a vision for hospitality-focused project management.

1998

100th Project

Milestone reached managing select-service and full-service renovations across the Southeast.

2004

National Expansion

Growing team takes on projects coast-to-coast, establishing relationships with every major hotel brand.

2010

International Debut

First international projects mark the beginning of a global practice spanning 35+ countries.

2016

Hardy Select Launches

Systemized PIP renovation program transforms the select-service segment with streamlined delivery.

2020

500th Project Milestone

Half-century mark reached despite pandemic challenges, proving resilience and client commitment.

2024

$6 Billion Managed

Over $6 billion in hospitality development managed, 870+ projects completed, 50+ team members strong.

Our Culture

Be Nice, Be Honest,
Be the Best in the Business

More than a motto — it's how we hire, how we work, and how we've built partnerships that span decades.

Brent Hardy, AIA, ISHC

Brent Hardy, AIA, ISHC

Integrity

John Hardy

John Hardy

Partnership

Nathan Hall

Nathan Hall

Excellence

Ashley Simmons

Ashley Simmons

Respect

Raj Shah

Raj Shah

Community

Scott Weaver

Scott Weaver

Innovation

Leah S. Blank

Leah S. Blank

Integrity

Chad Wireman

Chad Wireman

Partnership

Peter Speth

Peter Speth

Excellence

Justin Evans

Justin Evans

Respect

Rocky Marzzarella

Rocky Marzzarella

Community

Anthony Legamaro

Anthony Legamaro

Innovation

Integrity

Every promise kept. Every deadline honored.

Partnership

Your success is our success. Always.

Excellence

Good enough never is.

Respect

For every person on every job site.

Community

Atlanta born. Globally committed.

Innovation

Better ways to build. Every day.

Partnership Stories

Relationships That Last Decades

Marriott International

25+ Years

Partnership

180+

Projects

"Hardy has been our trusted partner through some of our most complex portfolio-wide renovation programs."

Hilton Worldwide

20+ Years

Partnership

120+

Projects

"From select-service to luxury properties, Hardy consistently delivers quality, on time and on budget."

Hyatt Hotels

18+ Years

Partnership

85+

Projects

"The Hardy Group understands our brand standards at a level that makes them an extension of our own team."

Atlanta Roots

Global Reach,
Southern Roots

Founded in Atlanta in 1992, The Hardy Group has grown from a regional hospitality consultancy into a global project management firm — without ever losing the warmth, directness, and integrity of our Southern heritage.

Our Atlanta headquarters remains the heart of our operations, where our leadership team guides projects across six continents with the same personal touch that built our reputation.

50+

Team Members

6

Continents

1

Home Base

Atlanta skyline

EST.

1992

Next Chapter

Let's Build Something
That Lasts

Whether you're planning a single property renovation or a multi-market expansion, we'd love to hear about your vision.