Al Mendoza has more than 10 years of accomplishments in hospitality and real estate franchise development.   Mr. Mendoza has earned a reputation as an accomplished deal maker and detail-oriented sales executive with expertise in mergers/acquisitions, financial analysis, new business development, sales strategies and leadership.

Mr. Mendoza is a graduate of The School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University where he concentrated on integrating various management information systems.
As a former Vice President of International Development for real estate conglomerate Realogy Corporation, he was responsible for development of Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, and Better Homes and Gardens real estate brands throughout Asia Pacific.  Mr. Mendoza has successfully initiated and completed numerous mergers and acquisitions, negotiated and signed over 40 U.S franchise agreement and several international master franchise agreements.

Prior to taking on this role, Mr. Mendoza served as the Senior Director of Franchise Sales in Southern California for Cendant, responsible for hotel franchise development throughout the Western U.S. region.  Prior to joining Cendant Mr. Mendoza financed, launched and operated an executive office facility in downtown Chicago serving as an incubator for high-tech small businesses.

Realogy Corporation (formerly Cendant Corporation) has honored him with numerous sales awards including Cendant’s 1999 Chairman’s Award for Rookie of the Year and 2002 Chairman’s Award for Salesman of the Year, Realogy’s 2004 Chairman’s Award for Rookie of the Year and 2007 Chairman’s Award for International Salesman of the Year.
He constantly attempts to improve his golf swing and enjoys hiking, snorkeling and kicking a soccer ball around with his sons.  He resides in San Diego, California.