Since our doors opened in 1948, Hallmark Inns & Resorts has set the gold standard for customer experience. Family- and employee-owned to this day, we continue to run highly profitable businesses while maintaining a fiercely loyal customer base.
Meet Our Team
Moe Farhoud
Project Manager
With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University and a background in construction, Moe spent five years as a general contractor before joining the Hallmark team in 2023. He embraces challenges with enthusiasm, utilizing each obstacle as an opportunity to acquire new skills and broaden his expertise. He is passionate about collaborating with others, not to only facilitate getting the job done but as an opportunity for mutual growth and knowledge exchange. His professional journey is fueled by an unwavering passion for his vocation, propelling him to consistently strive for excellence. He enjoys working out, music, travel, & 3D printing.
Project Manager
With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University and a background in construction, Moe spent five years as a general contractor before joining the Hallmark team in 2023. He embraces challenges with enthusiasm, utilizing each obstacle as an opportunity to acquire new skills and broaden his expertise. He is passionate about collaborating with others, not to only facilitate getting the job done but as an opportunity for mutual growth and knowledge exchange. His professional journey is fueled by an unwavering passion for his vocation, propelling him to consistently strive for excellence. He enjoys working out, music, travel, & 3D printing.
Terry Lacaden
Director of Project Management
Terry began working in the building industry as a general contractor at 21 years old, and joined the Hallmark team in 2018 after years of involvement in hotel construction and renovation. He has spent time working in nearly every trade, allowing him to have empathy and understanding at every point of the process. Always willing to lead by example, Terry is incredibly thorough, and prides himself on having a deep understanding of the relationships between design, architecture, procurement, execution, and completion. Outside of Hallmark, he finds energy in staying physically active, golfing and kayaking with his wife, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Director of Project Management
Terry began working in the building industry as a general contractor at 21 years old, and joined the Hallmark team in 2018 after years of involvement in hotel construction and renovation. He has spent time working in nearly every trade, allowing him to have empathy and understanding at every point of the process. Always willing to lead by example, Terry is incredibly thorough, and prides himself on having a deep understanding of the relationships between design, architecture, procurement, execution, and completion. Outside of Hallmark, he finds energy in staying physically active, golfing and kayaking with his wife, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Ric Rabourn
President & CEO
Ric has been with Hallmark Inns & Resorts for more than two decades, stepping into the CEO role in 2018. His experience in the hospitality industry began at age 12 in the landscaping department at a hotel his father managed; he then worked his way up through almost every department—allowing him a deep understanding of hotels, and instilling a dedication to improve the quality of experience for his employees. He has devoted himself to continual learning with an emphasis on operations, leadership, and culture, and obtained a Master Certificate in Hospitality from Cornell University. Ric’s passion is reflected in Hallmark’s purpose statement; To create remarkable experiences for our employees and guests. Outside of his role at Hallmark, Ric enjoys spending time with family and powerlifting.
President & CEO
Ric has been with Hallmark Inns & Resorts for more than two decades, stepping into the CEO role in 2018. His experience in the hospitality industry began at age 12 in the landscaping department at a hotel his father managed; he then worked his way up through almost every department—allowing him a deep understanding of hotels, and instilling a dedication to improve the quality of experience for his employees. He has devoted himself to continual learning with an emphasis on operations, leadership, and culture, and obtained a Master Certificate in Hospitality from Cornell University. Ric’s passion is reflected in Hallmark’s purpose statement; To create remarkable experiences for our employees and guests. Outside of his role at Hallmark, Ric enjoys spending time with family and powerlifting.
Michelle Sayer
Senior Procurement Specialist
With a B.S. in Business Administration from University of Oregon and experience in procurement, Michelle joined the Hallmark team in 2021. She strives to develop and maintain successful relationships with suppliers and manufacturers while focusing on cost containment strategies that align with project budgets, and she is passionate about finding creative solutions to elevate the quality of hospitality Hallmark provides to their customers. Supporting Hallmark’s properties and their purchasing needs help uphold the highest level of hospitality. Outside of work, she loves rock climbing, painting, hiking, and anything that keeps her active and in nature.
Senior Procurement Specialist
With a B.S. in Business Administration from University of Oregon and experience in procurement, Michelle joined the Hallmark team in 2021. She strives to develop and maintain successful relationships with suppliers and manufacturers while focusing on cost containment strategies that align with project budgets, and she is passionate about finding creative solutions to elevate the quality of hospitality Hallmark provides to their customers. Supporting Hallmark’s properties and their purchasing needs help uphold the highest level of hospitality. Outside of work, she loves rock climbing, painting, hiking, and anything that keeps her active and in nature.
Jim Staicoff
Design
Jim has worked professionally as an interior designer for more than 40 years, focusing on hotels and restaurants since 2005. In collaboration with various design teams, he has been awarded 12 regional and 17 national design awards. He joined the Hallmark team in 2023 after owning his own firm for 17 years. He adores every moment of concepting, design, and construction, and is excited to work with an innovative team that understands how to maintain a singular design vision through the entire process. Outside of work, he is a culture junkie, with a lifelong love of music, film, art, and fashion informing his design aesthetic and desire for constant innovation.
Design
Jim has worked professionally as an interior designer for more than 40 years, focusing on hotels and restaurants since 2005. In collaboration with various design teams, he has been awarded 12 regional and 17 national design awards. He joined the Hallmark team in 2023 after owning his own firm for 17 years. He adores every moment of concepting, design, and construction, and is excited to work with an innovative team that understands how to maintain a singular design vision through the entire process. Outside of work, he is a culture junkie, with a lifelong love of music, film, art, and fashion informing his design aesthetic and desire for constant innovation.
Morgan Wheeler
CFO
Morgan joined the team at Hallmark as CFO in 2016. He earned his accounting degree while working full time—a difficult but fulfilling venture that set him on his path to finance. He is passionate about providing accurate, timely, and meaningful information that helps shape decision making, and finds pride in being an agent for positive change. His talents lie in focusing on the bigger picture, and in being able to see how departments and processes interact to impact the organization, providing guidance to achieve positive results and returns. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outside, walking, doing yard work, and gardening, as well as listening to books and traveling.
CFO
Morgan joined the team at Hallmark as CFO in 2016. He earned his accounting degree while working full time—a difficult but fulfilling venture that set him on his path to finance. He is passionate about providing accurate, timely, and meaningful information that helps shape decision making, and finds pride in being an agent for positive change. His talents lie in focusing on the bigger picture, and in being able to see how departments and processes interact to impact the organization, providing guidance to achieve positive results and returns. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outside, walking, doing yard work, and gardening, as well as listening to books and traveling.
