Method Co. welcomes two industry powerhouses to its leadership team

Method Co. is a Philadelphia-based hospitality and development firm with an in-house design and branding firm, Method Studios, founded on the joining of historically compatible disciplines under one roof. The team has been responsible for the design, staging and development of hotel, restaurant, and real estate projects, such as the ROOST Apartment Hotel brand with locations throughout the US.

These strategic appointments marks a pivotal moment in Method Co.’s commitment to grow as a leading real estate hospitality company, by continuing its expansion and creation of transformative properties and redefining hospitality experiences all over the country.

Dan Mullen joins Method Co. as its Chief Business Officer and President of Method Concepts, bringing a legacy of spearheading groundbreaking real estate ventures. As a highly accomplished executive, Mullen has been instrumental in revitalising urban centres. As the former President and CMO of Bedrock Detroit, he implemented a strategic vision to revitalise and reposition both historic landmarks and ground-up developments including Shinola Hotel, Book Tower, Hudson Site, Bedrock HQ, David Stott and 28 Grand.

At Bedrock, he directed over $5 billion in investments across more than 100 properties encompassing over 16 million square feet. Leveraging his deep market knowledge, Mullen played a key role in attracting unique office and retail tenants to Detroit’s Central Business District and technology hub, securing over 250 businesses, ranging from marquee office tenants such as Microsoft, LinkedIn, Ally Financial, and StockX to name brand retailers including Gucci, Lululemon, Nike, Warby Parker, Madewell, Under Armour, and Shinola. His visionary approach has garnered accolades such as DBusiness magazine’s “30 in Their Thirties” and Crain’s Detroit Business “40 Under 40” awards. At Method Co., Mullen’s expertise in urban innovation, strategic planning, and hospitality development will drive the company’s expansion into creating more iconic and vibrant spaces and destinations.

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James Nozar joins Method Co. as its Chief Development Officer and President of Method Development, contributing decades of experience orchestrating large-scale urban development projects. Most recently, Nozar was the Managing Partner of East+Main where he provided strategic real estate advisory services to institutions, developers, and landowners nationwide. With decades of institutional experience and expertise in metro areas across the country, Nozar’s portfolio of work includes some of the most complex and transformative large-scale projects in the country, totalling over $6 billion in investment and 8 million square feet of new mixed-use development.

Prior to forming East+Main, Nozar was the founding CEO of Strategic Property Partners (SPP), where he led the company and oversaw the vision, master planning, and execution of Water Street Tampa, the first phase of which includes over $2 billion in new developments across twelve mixed-use buildings totaling 5 million square feet. Prior to his role with SPP, Nozar was a Senior Vice President of Development with JBG Smith in Washington, DC, where he led the development of dozens of projects through the DC metro area. With a foundation built on strategic planning and an unwavering commitment to community enrichment, Nozar’s role at Method Co., will focus on elevating the company’s national expansion and impact through large-scale real estate projects.

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“Welcoming Dan Mullen and James Nozar to our team signals an exciting step forward for Method Co., as we continue to scale our mission to redefine urban living and hospitality,” said Randall Cook, CEO and Co-Founder of Method Co. “Both bring unparalleled expertise and a shared passion for creating spaces that inspire, connect, and elevate communities. Their leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of Method Co. and the unique footprint we bring to new cities and markets.”

Method Co. has established itself as a trailblazer in the intersection of real estate development and hospitality, with a portfolio spanning the country that includes acclaimed boutique hotels, restaurants, bars, and mixed-use projects in markets such as Philadelphia, DC, Detroit, Cleveland, Charleston, Tampa and Atlanta. With Mullen and Nozar’s additions to Method Co., the company is poised to expand its national presence, leveraging their collective experience to deliver unparalleled projects that seamlessly blend meticulous design, exceptional hospitality, and community-centred amenities and accommodations.

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