Christopher Harlow

Christopher (Chris) Harlow brings an extensive history of business development, project management, architectural design, and construction management to his role at True North Hotel Group. With involvement in more than 300 hotel projects over a career spanning multiple brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Choice, he is known for his ability to connect with developers, understand their unique challenges, and direct teams to superior service delivery. After his contributions at Howard & Helmer Architects to help launch the extended-stay brand WoodSpring Suites, he joined BRR Architecture and started a hospitality division. For eight years he served as their national business development officer and represented nearly one billion dollars in construction with some of the country's top hotel developers. True North was thrilled to bring Chris on board in 2019. He brings significant value to our company's development, acquisition, and third-party management growth strategies.

A 2001 graduate of Kansas State University, Chris is a frequent participant on industry panels and steering committees focused on the development process including, specifically, modular construction.

The mantra, “Men for Others,” ingrained within Chris from his early years in school, today guides his philanthropic path. A past two-term board president of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, NW Missouri/Kansas region, Chris is involved with Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Habitat for Humanity and other various Kansas City-area charities.