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Chad Severance is into anything that can get his adrenaline rushing. And as the senior vice president of development and construction at Westgate Resorts, where he spearheads some of the company’s most exciting resort renovations and upgrades, he’s in the right place.
The company, which aims to enrich the lives of its guests by providing a lifetime of vacation memories, has 22 resorts and 14,000 luxury villas and hotel rooms throughout the US, providing a wide range of vacation experiences. Severance and his team are helping to build on that with renovations to its water parks and restaurants while implementing projects in its Las Vegas casinos.
After graduating from Villanova University, Severance went on to serve as a contractor management estimator for Home Depot, a contractor at Monster Maintenance and Construction, and a senior project manager at S&S Worldwide Inc. He also worked as a senior project manager at Universal Studios Orlando and a principal owner at Elite International before stepping into his current role in 2019, bringing over two decades of business development and construction experience.
In his role Severance oversees all design development procurement and renovations for the company’s central Florida investment brand while leading a team of more than 60 people who work on everything from design concepts to completion.
Severance prides himself on being a firm but fair leader who prioritizes leading by example. He also encourages his team to be creative and to grow in their roles. This approach allows his team to come together cohesively to execute on projects.
He’s had plenty to do. For example, in January 2023, Westgate’s Cocoa Beach Resort announced a complete renovation of its two-bedroom beachside suites, including brand-new furniture, appliances, and refreshed bathrooms. In addition, at the end of 2022 the resort announced new dining and retail concepts.
“We are excited to debut this beautifully appointed beachfront building that will elevate the experience of our guests during their Westgate vacation,” Mark Waltrip, chief operating officer of Westgate Resorts, said in a press release. “Our team is ready to welcome guests to these new and refreshing luxury suites with the best service, experience, and hospitality found anywhere on the Space Coast.”
Severance’s team also helped to build a resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, which features 23 miles of white-sand beaches, the Daytona International Speedway, and the Motorsport Hall of Fame of America. Guests can enjoy oceanfront villas with fully equipped kitchens, sleeper sofas, and private balconies. Other on-site amenities include beach access, a heated outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
BACH Development is proud to work with Westgate Resorts and its forward-thinking leaders, like Chad Severance, to build a welcoming environment for guests by building quality constructed properties. With the belief that travel stay should be as comfortable as home, both companies are committed to our clients; it is this deep commitment that drives our business and defines the exceptional level of service that we provide in everything that we do.
The comprehensive system that has been in place at Tungsten for the past 15 years has always been focused on the client. With specific skill sets in architecture and general contracting services, we value a one-point-of-contact approach during the construction process that historically results in plans that are executed with precision and reliability, budgets that are more consistently accomplished, schedules that are more efficient, and relationships that are less critical. All while maximizing client creative input and minimizing client stress. We have the talents to develop and produce all aspects of your project.
