Robert G. Templin
Robert Templin has had 52 successful years of continuous experience in ownership, acquisition and disposition, transaction counseling, development, construction and management work in the Pacific Northwest. Born September 23, 1923 in Ritzville, Washington, he is a professional who comes to you with an excellent balance of specialized knowledge encompassing these many years of hospitality experience.
Bob is considered an expert in the hospitality industry, having pioneered the convention business in the Pacific Northwest (starting as a dishwasher at age 13 and working his way up to President & Chief Executive Officer), and is called upon by many appraisers, financial institutions, investors, and developers for advice in that area. Bob built his first restaurant in 1946 in Ritzville, Washington, moved to Coeur d'Alene a year later, opening Templin's Grill. In 1957 an adjacent motel and cocktail lounge were constructed. He converted Coeur d'Alene's first waterfront motel from existing apartments. During this time, Templin's Grill was featured twice in Ford Times, and was awarded McCall's Citation for Excellence of food and presentation as one of the top 13 restaurants in the nation. In 1962, Bob Templin founded Western Frontiers, Inc., serving as President and Chief Executive Officer until it was sold in 1983. In 1964, the North Shore Resort Hotel was developed into a thriving visitor and convention facility. The Convention Center was built in 1966 to accommodate the ever-increasing convention and tourist business generated by Templin, a hotel lounge and a pool area were built, and expansion continued through 1974, making the Center the largest between Seattle and Minneapolis at the time. Shortly after completion of the North Shore Convention Center, American Management Company was formed, with Templin serving as President and C.E.O. It managed all of the Western Frontier's properties as well as facilities owned by others. In 1976, the Great American Spaghetti Company and the first TJ's Pantry Family Restaurant were opened as part of an expansion program that continued aggressively, to include the construction of seven more TJ's Pantry's, the University Inn Best Western in Moscow, Idaho, the acquisition of the Holiday Inns of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Richland, Washington, and the management of the Jameson Dining Room in Wallace, Idaho and the Holiday Inn Downtown. Both Western Frontier, Inc. and American Management Company were sold in 1983. Templin continues in this professional quality tradition to perform management, planning, consulting and development services for hospitality facilities. The Templin's constructed and opened Templin's Resort Hotel and Conference Center on the Spokane River in Post Falls, Idaho in 1986 and have built two additions with 168 guest rooms now available, as well as conference facilities, Marina, boat rentals, tennis courts, sauna, Mallard's Restaurant, heated indoor pool and fitness center. He has also built Falls Park Apartments and Milltown Service Center in Post Falls and has plan for developing downtown in Post Falls. Soft-spoken Bob Templin is the epitome of the self-made man. A man of faith and determination, he points out his greatest accomplishments are his family and friends. "When all is said and done -- it's family, friends and patrons," he said. "If you don't have them when you're done, then you haven't succeeded." He and his wife Mary have three children. Besides his work, his professional affiliations and extensive community services have kept him very busy. Starting in 1946 with the Coeur d'Alene Newcomers Club, being appointed to the Idaho Business Council, the Idaho Travel Council (twice) and appointed to the Best Western Governor for District II, Region 2-18 in 1986. He won the award for National Hospitality Industry Investment Conference - New York University. He is a member of the National Restaurant & Motel Association, Past President of the Idaho Inn Keepers Association, and member of the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce. He served as Past President of the Coeur d'Alene Jaycees, Past President of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce and Past President and Founder of the Coeur d'Alene Central Development Association. He has served as Past Advisory Board Member for Washington Mutual Savings Bank, Board of Directors Member for Northwest District, Lutheran Church and Cavanaughs Hospitality Corporation. He is also a Past Member of the Holiday Inn, Inc., Government Affair Committee. Mr. Templin has been Founder & Member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, the Post Falls Educations Foundation & Post Falls Historical Society and many others. |
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