ROBERT ALTER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Seaview Investors is led by Robert Alter (Bob), a distinguished figure in hotel investment and management. Bob Alter is the Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) based in Irvine, California, established in 1985 as a prominent hotel ownership and management firm which went public in 1995.
Under Bob’s leadership from 1995 to 1999, Sunstone grew significantly, acquiring 49 hotels, including the Kahler Hotel Company in 1997 for $335 million, achieving revenues of $450 million and a valuation of $1 billion by 1998. In 1999, Bob orchestrated a management-led leveraged buyout with Westbrook Partners, culminating in a valuation exceeding $900 million.
From 1999 to 2004, Bob continued to expand Sunstone Hotel Investors, LLC, acquiring and repositioning properties, totaling 44 acquisitions and 45 dispositions. In October 2004, he guided Sunstone Hotel Investors, LLC to its IPO as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion.
As CEO, Bob spearheaded Sunstone’s acquisition spree, including landmark properties like the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and the Hilton Times Square, growing revenues to over $1 billion by 2007. He transitioned to Chairman of the Board in 2007, concluding his tenure after overseeing the acquisition of 125 hotels, renovations exceeding $1 billion, and the development of 7 ground-up hotels.
Currently serving as CEO of Seaview Investors, LLC, Bob oversees operations of 7 hotels across Southern and Northern California, specializing in adaptive reuse projects such as transforming office buildings into thriving hospitality venues. Notable projects include the dual-branded Curio by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton near LAX, and the AC Marriott in Beverly Hills.
In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Bob co-founded Buy Efficient, LLC and received numerous accolades, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 1998 and recognition from Cornell University for hospitality entrepreneurship.
Bob holds a degree from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and remains actively involved in industry leadership and philanthropy. He resides in Newport Coast, California with his wife Joni, and is committed to community service, including roles with the Boys and Girls Club and the Orange County United Way. Together, Bob and Joni have 4 grown children and 3 grandchildren.
JONI ALTER
VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING
Joni has served on the executive team of Seaview Investors since it’s inception in 2006, responsible for the overall sales, marketing, staffing and RevPAR performance of the Seaview portfolio of hotels. Joni oversees all aspects of the sales efforts for each property including revenue management, e-commerce, advertising, and sales deployment to maximize revenues and achieve hotel profit objectives. With over 30 years of experience in the hotel business, Joni previously was Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Remington Hotels, overseeing 17 properties across the U.S. and was Director of Marketing for Interstate Hotels and Resorts, where she was Director of Sales and Marketing for the Westin Bonaventure and Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort. Prior to that, Joni held a variety of executive sales and marketing positions with hotel management firms including Richfield Hospitality, Northwest Hospitality, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Red Lion Hotels. Joni is a graduate of the University of California at Irvine, and resides in Newport Coast, California with her husband, Robert.
TIFFANY JASSEL BEVINS
PRESIDENT
Tiffany J. Bevins is the President of Seaview Investors, where she leads the company’s strategy with a focus on maximizing each hotel’s potential and building long-term value for ownership and investment partners. Since joining Seaview in 2017, she has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as Vice President of Asset Management. Tiffany brings a broad background in hotel management, with expertise spanning pre-opening and renovations, sales and marketing, commercial strategy and operations, labor and people strategy, and financial analytics.
Prior to joining Seaview, she spent several years with Vista Host Hotels, advancing through multiple leadership positions and ultimately serving as Regional Director of Operations and Talent Development. Tiffany earned a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from Penn State and an M.S. in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona. Passionate about education and mentorship, she serves on the Penn State Orange County & Inland Empire alumni board and taught for several years within the College of Business and Economics at Cal State Fullerton. She lives in Long Beach, CA, with her husband, daughter, and son.
SEAN STIER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As the Chief Financial Officer of Seaview Investors, Sean is responsible for hotel financial reporting, cash flow management and lender compliance. He joined the team in March 2024 after 25 years of experience in real estate accounting and finance, working with hotel, office, retail and residential portfolios. Sean served as Assistant Controller and Controller of several development and management companies, including Standard Pacific Homes, Western National Property Management and The Ratkovich Company. With The Ratkovich Company, he was responsible for accounting and finance functions at the Hercules Campus at Playa Vista and the BLOC in downtown Los Angeles. His role encompassed responsibility for the full financial functions of both projects. He developed the accounting and reporting platform for the Hercules Campus, which achieved recognition as one of the largest returns for a commercial asset in Los Angeles County upon sale to foreign investors 5 years after acquisition. Sean’s work on the BLOC included accounting for a comprehensive set of assets, consisting of two office towers, three levels of retail, a parking structure and the Sheraton Grand Hotel. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Accounting/Finance and obtained his MBA from Cal State University – Long Beach. Sean holds a CPA license from the state of Illinois. Sean lives in Orange County with his wife Tracy and two boys, Tyler and Braeden, who both attended Orange Lutheran High School. He loves the outdoors, is an avid swimmer and member of Mission Bible Church in Costa Mesa.
BOB COMBIE
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY
Bob oversees the implementation, deployment and ongoing management of all property internet and networking, WiFi and DAS coverage, telecommunications systems and carriers, Property Management Systems, and television entertainment distribution systems and components at the portfolio hotels.
