Girish Patel is a co-founder and principal of NewGen Worldwide, LLC and its subsidiaries Green Card Fund, LLC and NewGen Advisory, LLC. The family of companies comprise a diversified Real Estate investment and Capital Solutions firm focused on creative and flexible solutions. Newgen’s portfolio of investments ranges from hospitality to healthcare. Among Girish’s numerous responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives, financial management oversight, and investment acquisitions of real estate.

Green Card Fund (greencardfund.com) is a United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) recognized EB-5 Regional Center authorized to raise foreign capital for domestic development projects. GCF’s EB-5 investor’s help fund community needs projects and are granted an immigration benefit for creating jobs based on their contribution. To date, GCF projects have contributed over $125 million in foreign direct investment, immigration benefits to over 250 families, and over 2,500 new healthcare, education, and hospitality jobs in Arizona and Washington, DC.

NewGen Advisory (newgenadv.com) is a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in hospitality assets. NewGen Advisory was a natural evolution of NewGen Worldwide’s business model with Girish and business partner Dan Rama’s lifetime experience in the hospitality industry. Having grown up an immigrant in his family’s hotel business, Girish learned business firsthand from a “bottom-up” perspective. Before he became an investor, lender, and consultant, Girish first learned every operational aspect of the underlying business. That ground-level experience through multiple economic cycles is the foundation for Girish’s 20+ years as a successful business owner and provides a unique insight and value to NGA clients and investors.

Coupled with his belief in continued learning and mentoring, Girish devotes a growing amount of time to giving back to the community. Girish established & oversees the RC Patel Memorial Scholarship for students from seeking a career in real estate investments. Girish also serves on the board of directors of Global Ties Arizona which strengthens relationships between individuals and nations by making international exchange programs more effective.

Dan is a co-founder and principal of NewGen Worldwide, LLC and its subsidiaries Green Card Fund, LLC and NewGen Advisory, LLC. The family of companies comprise a diversified Real Estate investment and Capital Solutions firm focused on creative and flexible solutions. Dan’s primary responsibility is leading NewGen Advisory and serving as the Designated Broker in the state of Arizona.

Green Card Fund (greencardfund.com) is a United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) recognized EB-5 Regional Center authorized to raise foreign capital for domestic development projects. GCF’s EB-5 investor’s help fund community needs projects and are granted an immigration benefit for creating jobs based on their contribution. To date, GCF projects have contributed over $125 million in foreign direct investment, immigration benefits to over 250 families, and over 2,500 new healthcare, education, and hospitality jobs in Arizona and Washington, DC.

NewGen Advisory (newgenadv.com) is a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in hospitality assets. NewGen Advisory was a natural evolution of NewGen Worldwide’s business model based on his and business partner Girish Patel’s lifetime experience in the hospitality industry. Throughout Dan’s career, he has been involved with the disposition of over $600 million of hospitality assets. He has brokered and advised clients on acquiring, merging, and divesting of hospitality assets throughout the United States. He holds a Designated Brokers license in the State of Arizona.

Dan began his career as a hotel operator and owner beginning in 1994 after pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Arizona. He went on to grow his portfolio as a franchisee of Red Brick Pizza, Holiday Inn, Ramada Inn, and Comfort Suites. He maintains General Manager Certifications from Holiday Inns, Motel 6 and Days Inns. He also is a Certified Hotel Owner, CHO, and has Certification for Hotel Industry Analytics, CHIA.

In addition to his company responsibilities, Dan is actively engaged in a number of industry organizations both locally and nationwide. He is a member and currently serves as an Ambassador and is formerly the Southwest Regional Director of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the largest hospitality owners association in the United States and is a member of Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association’s (AZLTA) and serves on the Board of Directors.

Dan lives in Gilbert, AZ with his wife Chetna, their son Suraj, and their daughter Sonya. In his free time, Dan likes to golf and cheer on his beloved Denver Broncos.

Roshan is an associate at NewGen Advisory, a client-focused hospitality brokerage firm built on long-lasting relationships. With a background in mechanical engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Roshan brings a unique blend of technical expertise and real estate acumen to the team. 

Growing up in and around the hospitality industry, Roshan gained invaluable insights into high-level operations from an early age. This foundational experience, combined with professional roles in product development and product management across several global business lines, has equipped Roshan with a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics. 

Through these roles, Roshan developed strong financial modeling and underwriting skills across various real estate asset classes. This hands-on experience has been further enriched by personal investments in both commercial and multi-family properties. Roshan’s approach to advising clients is grounded in real-world experience, ensuring that knowledge is effectively passed forward to benefit each client’s unique needs. 

Having moved around the Southeast, Roshan eventually settled in Charlotte, NC. Witnessing Charlotte’s transformation from a small city to a national destination has provided Roshan with a deep appreciation for the region’s growth and potential. 

In Roshan’s spare time, they enjoy playing soccer, attending car meet-ups, spending time with friends and family, cooking, and being on the water. This balance of professional dedication and personal passion makes him a well-rounded and valuable asset to the NewGen Advisory team. 

King Jeremiah joined the NewGen Advisory team in Arizona with more than 30 years of experience in the hotel business. King brings a passion for hospitality, service, and a global perspective that is based on his work with hoteliers across the United States and more than 80 countries.

King began his career in hospitality in his home country of Grenada, in the Caribbean. During his years at Berea College in Kentucky, he coupled his studies in Business Administration & Hotel Management with practical work experience at the historic Boone Tavern Hotel. After graduating with his Master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, King continued in the industry as the General Manager and Sales Director for a number of hotels in Kentucky. Starting in 2000, King joined Best Western Hotels and Resorts where he held a number of key corporate positions in Consulting, Branding, Training, and Quality Assurance for over 4000 hotels.

Throughout his career, King has received a number of industry-leading designations which include Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT), and Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA). He is also actively involved in the hospitality industry and is a member of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers (NABHOOD), Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), and the Latino Hotel Association (LHA).

King resides in Arizona with his wife and kids.

TWINKLE PATEL

ASSOCIATE

Twinkle was raised in the hospitality industry helping her family grow from independent motels to franchised hotels. As a third generational hotelier, Twinkle possesses the skills and expertise to help owner operators and investors on both sides of the transaction. She has worked in every part of the hospitality industry, from management, new construction, negotiation and legal. She can understand the important needs of a buyer and seller and facilitate a successful transaction. She has served on the Town Council in her hometown and sits on the Haywood County Tourism Development Board. Twinkle is a lifetime member of AAHOA and a North Carolina Ambassador.

Devesh “Devo” Ragha is a second-generation hotel owner and developer in his family. Graduated from UTA in 2002 as a Structural Engineer, he has completed many ground up builds and renovations for brands such as Choice Hotels International, and G6 hospitality. He has great affiliations with all major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels, IHG, and G6 hospitality. As a hotel owner and commercial real estate agent, he brings immense value to his clients. He is focused throughout the US, assisting our clients with all their hotel needs and lodging transactional needs. Devesh has a long-lasting network of hoteliers throughout the nation from his love of the hotel industry. Devesh has been a secretary for Bhakta Samaj of Southwest region and is well known for his years of playing in the Indian volleyball tournaments. In 2020, Devesh gained his real estate license and became apart of NewGen Advisory family in 2022.

Suraj Rama grew up within the hospitality industry giving him extensive experience in daily hotel operations. Suraj had the opportunity to gain experience with not only the transactional side of the industry, but within the legal side as well, giving him new ways to analyze assets and provide the best feedback to our clients. He spent roughly 2 years working in three InterContinental Hotels Group properties, working in independent branded properties and studied with attorneys for well-known hotel brands such as Choice Hotels, Four Seasons, and Hilton. Suraj Rama joined the NewGen Advisory team in 2017 as a Jr. Analyst and become an Associate Agent in 2022.

Suraj graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with an undergraduate degree in Business Law from the W.P. Carey School of Business. He is additionally in the process of finishing his masters degree in Legal Studies with a concentration in Business from the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law at ASU.

Nick serves as the Office Manager for NewGen Worldwide and Advisory. Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, Nick studied at Denison University and the University of Minnesota. After college, he began to branch out and spent a few years living in Los Angeles before moving to Scottsdale and then west Mesa, AZ where he currently resides.  

After spending a decade within the hospitality industry working as a server/bartender and restaurant manger, Nick is applying his forward-thinking and detail-oriented skills to assist NewGen with its growth. 

Nick is also an avid writer and enjoys creative experiences such as art, television, and photography. He also likes to travel with friends and family and take photos of his experiences. 

Sonya Rama joined NewGen Advisory in May 2022 and currently serves as the Social Media & Marketing Director, leading the company’s marketing department. She oversees all marketing initiatives from strategy to execution, ensuring a cohesive and recognizable brand identity across digital and print platforms while supporting a nationwide team of agents.

She manages all company social media platforms and creates the branded graphics and digital assets distributed across those channels. In addition, she develops and executes multi-channel marketing strategies, manages weekly and event-based email campaigns, produces original thought-leadership articles, and oversees website operations through WordPress with a strong focus on SEO and analytics. Sonya prepares performance reports for executive leadership, conducts market and competitor research, and collaborates closely with agents to produce high-impact marketing materials for property launches across platforms such as Crexi, Mailchimp, Zoho Social, and Revere.

Sonya graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English (Creative Writing) after earning her Associate’s Degree in Arts from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Her academic background in writing and research informs her strategic, detail-oriented approach to brand development and communications.

Josie Numedahl joined the NewGen Advisory team in July 2024 as a Real Estate Assistant (REA). Originally from Iowa, she chose to pursue her degree out of state and move to Arizona. In 2022, she graduated from Grand Cayon University with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising.

Josie started her professional career as a Recruiter within the finance and accounting sector. She is excited to bring her background and skills to make an impact in a new role/industry.

Outside of work she enjoys reading, hiking, trying local coffee shops, and spending time with friends.

As a dynamic and results-driven hotel broker, Ami has built a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients in the fast-paced and competitive world of hospitality real estate. With 10+ years in the hospitality lending space, she brings a unique and strategic approach to every deal, leveraging extensive market knowledge and a network of contacts to ensure her clients achieve their goals. With a background in sales, lending and real estate Ami has a distinct perspective on the hotel industry and is committed to using her expertise to help clients navigate the complex process of buying or selling a hotel.

Whether advising a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, she has the knowledge and resources to guide clients through every step of the transaction. Ami is a true partner in the hotel brokerage industry, understanding her clients’ priorities and bringing her market expertise, strong marketing and negotiation skills and solution focused approach to ensure clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Ami graduated from Rutgers College with degrees in Economics and Spanish. Prior to moving to Arizona, she worked as an equities trader at JP Morgan in NYC. Alongside hospitality real estate, Ami also serves on the Board of Directors for Desert Stages Theater, is a partner in Landmark Digital Solutions and a speaker at real estate conferences. Ami lives in Scottsdale, AZ and is married with two sons.