About Us
The members of Civano Advisory Services have owned or been executives for some of the most prominent hospitality, spas and award-winning wellness resorts and sustainable communities.
Strategic & Practical Solutions
The team can hover at 40,000 feet to survey the marketplace and quickly dive down to the operational level of a department due to their extensive hands-on experience to provide bold strategies and practical solutions.
Kevin M Kelly
Founding member and CEO of CAS
Kelly is a visionary wih 35-years’ experience as one of the nation’s first sustainable master-plan developers – The Community of Civano, former president and chief branding officer of world-renowned Canyon Ranch Resorts, former CEO and member of Two Bunch Palms Spa and Hot Springs Resort – the first carbon neutral wellness resort in the US – a founder member of Civana Wellness Resort & Spa and founding CEO of Sensei Wellness Holdings.
His projects have been recognized by the White House, EPA, US Department of Energy, Arizona Governor’s Office, Global Wellness Institute, Congress for New Urbanism, as well as numerous best-in-class lists in Conde Nast and Travel & Leisure. He has been involved in several breakthrough research papers and articles in the areas of wellness and wellbeing.
Rianna Riego
Founding member and COO of CAS
Riego has over 20-years’ experience opening and operating spas and developing wellness programs and services for 22 different businesses, and consulting around healthier lifestyles for real estate companies. Her clients and previous employers include, but not limited to, KSL Resorts, JW Marriott, Hilton, La Costa Resort and Spa, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Sensei, Two Bunch Palms, Civana Wellness Resort & Spa, ClubCorp & Western Athletic Spas, Trilogy Active Lifestyle Communities, and Seed to Skin.
Voted best spa consultant 3-years running by American Spa Magazine, Ms. Riego is revered for her ability to develop operational protocols and efficiencies, revenue and yield management, refine wellness and spa programs, negotiate labor and product contracts, establish procurement procedures, and build trusting public relations.
Business Rooted in Values
There are many expressions of and business models for enhancing people’s wellbeing. Having knowledge and an authentic commitment to the space are fundamental to long-term success. Civano Advisory Services is your partner to help create the 21st century lifestyle community designs and programs that resonate with today’s discerning buyer.
For decades Civano Advisory Services has kept its finger on the pulse of the health & wellness industry by owning or repositioning resort assets, developing programs, understanding the latest science and wearable technology, conducting research, and remaining hands-on. Allowing us to see the trends ahead of the curve. Visit our resources page to learn more.