William Conway, CHA - Chairman & Founder

A veteran to the hotel industry, Bill Conway leads SharCon with over 45 years of experience. Bill began his career in Lexington Kentucky at age 15 as a dishwasher, and has worked ever since building a solid reputation that earned him Senior Vice President of Operations with Prime Hospitality in the 80's. With over 20 years in management with their parent company, Ramada Inn, Bill became Vice President of the Eastern Region. His accomplishments earned him the honor of "Franchisee of the Year" by Howard Johnson International in 2006, and he was twice selected as "General Manager of the Year" by Ramada for outstanding performance and service.

Bill has been the driving force behind SharCon since forming the Management and Development Company in 1990. Since its formation, SharCon has successfully owned and operated multiple hotels across the Mid-Atlantic region, showcasing Bill's proven record of rehabilitating run-down hotels and revitalizing pride and opportunity among the staff and communities they serve.

Inspired by his experiences and opportunities with Ramada, Bill has a strong desire to facilitate growth from within SharCon. He developed a mentor program that promotes the core values of the company, a program which has enabled the successful development of many of SharCon's longtime employees, landing them into the Senior Leadership roles they hold today.

Bill remains active in the community and local hospitality industry by serving as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Hotel/Motel Management Curriculum for Montgomery College in Maryland and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Economic and Development Board in Ward 5 of Washington, DC. He is also a past member of the Board of Directors for Prince William, Greater Manassas, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Howard Johnson International.

Rocky Conway - President & CEO

A legacy since birth, Rocky Conway has served SharCon for over 20 years building his career and reputation in the hotel management business. Having held several positions within the company including sales, marketing, operations and the management of several properties in SharCon's portfolio, Rocky's largest accomplishments are in the success of otherwise run-down hotels. Rocky has an eye for seeing potential in bankrupt properties where other hotel management companies have no interest. He has successfully revitalized dozens of hotels thus achieving 150% market share on all properties that SharCon manages. These hotels have not only become number one in the market for revenue and service scores, they have won several awards for their success including a 2014 Revpar award for the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Northeast Washington, DC.

While Rocky has also been instrumental in securing several multi-million dollar contracts from multiple local and government businesses, he continues to serve his industry and community through his memberships in the Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association and the Prince William, Greater Manassas, Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

Mike McCarthy - VP Operations, Sales & Marketing, Development

Mike McCarthy is the Vice President of Operations for SharCon Management. He leads the daily operations of the company's portfolio of hotels as well as project management. Mike came to SharCon offering a background rooted in the multifaceted world of both hotel operations and Sales & Marketing. For 20-years he successfully led IHG's efforts in the greater Washington, DC area as the Director of Upscale Brands and Major Market Director driving Guest Satisfaction, enhancing revenues over $250 million per year and shifting market share of a large portfolio of hotels.

Mike currently serves on the board for the Committee for Dulles and is a past member of the Tourism Board for Warrant County, VA, the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Visitors Bureau.

Colin Byrne - Chief Financial Officer

Colin oversees the accounting and financial functions for all properties in the SharCon portfolio. He is responsible for producing and managing accounting processes, including budget and internal controls that ensure financial statements are reports are accurately completed and distributed in a timely manner.

Prior to SharCon, Colin was the Chief Financial Officer for Keolis North America where he was responsible for implementing and overseeing all financial, accounting, treasury, tax and insurance activities. Colin earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from University College Dublin and his Master’s in Business from the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, Dublin.

Jim Fikac - Vice President of Construction and Engineering

Jim has a vast range of experience in restaurant, retail, hotel, and hospitality construction. His construction career began in 1995 as he worked his way through the ranks, spending time as a lead foreman, superintendent, and project manager. Utilizing the skills and experiences he acquired in his professional career, he is able to facilitate the entire construction process; including pre-construction, development of construction budgets and schedules, management of subcontractors and the finalization of all projects on the most time and cost-effective schedule as possible.

His early commercial construction career included multiple project management positions working on public and private construction before joining SharCon in 2015 as a project manager. He was involved in numerous ground-up hotel projects and hotel renovations prior to begin promoted to vice president.

Jim truly understands all aspects of commercial construction projects. He is a hands-on, energetic leader and is always ready to roll up his sleeves to solve the most complex issue. He is known for his accessibility to all his clients. As vice president, Jim is committed to providing the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and honesty to our clients.

Al Hamdi - Chief Operating Officer

Al Hamdi is a seasoned hotelier with over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the COO at Sharcon Management and Development, he is dedicated to strategic development, asset appreciation, and enhancing guest experiences to drive ROI.

Al began his career as a Restaurant Busperson at the Bethesda Marriott, leading him to pivotal roles at respected brands like Crowne Plaza, Radisson, Marriott, Hilton, Clarion, and Cham Palaces. With 21 years as a Hotel General Manager, Al honed his leadership and turnaround skills across various properties. Before joining Sharcon, he led SKYS Unlimited, a boutique hotel management consulting firm, as CEO for five years.

Al values community engagement and has served on various boards of community organizations, including as past Chair of the Dulles Chamber of Commerce. His dedication to service has earned him awards for corporate generosity and volunteerism. Outside of his professional commitments, Al enjoys spending quality time with his family.