Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Peachtree Continues to Add to Leadership Team with the Focus on Expanding Its Investment Platform

Nicole Havens
 

ATLANTA, GA, April 6, 2022 – Peachtree Hotel Group ("Peachtree") and its affiliates announced that it added experienced executives with significant investment, operational and organizational expertise to its management teams.

The recent additions bolster the company's ability to expand its investment platform further.

"I am extremely pleased to see such an experienced group of executives joining Peachtree," said Greg Friedman, Peachtree's CEO.

Greg Friedman

"Current market conditions are highly compelling for commercial real estate investing. We expect to see significant growth and appreciation across the sectors that Peachtree invests in, driving values past pre-pandemic levels.

"Also, values of real estate assets have historically moved in line with inflation over the longer term.

"These additions strengthen our ability to support our strategic growth objectives to scale our investment platform further and diversify allocation strategies."

Matthew Ram

The expanded management teams now include:

Matthew Ram - Senior Vice President, Acquisitions – Peachtree Hotel Group


Ram has significant experience with private equity investments, including capital raising, acquisitions and dispositions, fund administration and investor relations. He most recently served as vice president of acquisitions for McKibbon Hospitality, responsible for sourcing and underwriting acquisitions of hotels, hotel mortgage debt and preferred equity investments.

 Previously, Ram held leadership positions with Liberty Group, J.J. Haines & Co. and Wells Fargo. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of South Florida. He is also an active board member of the Real Estate Investment Council and Society of Real Estate Professionals.

Susan McClure

Susan McClure, Ph.D. - Vice President Leadership & Executive Development – Peachtree Hotel Group


 McClure has been a trusted advisor to senior leaders throughout her career. She most recently served as vice president / principal consultant, North America for Right Management helping organizations attract, develop and retain top talent for rapidly transforming business environments. 

Previously, McClure held leadership positions with The Highland Group, Conner Partners and Wells Real Estate Funds. She received her Ph.D. in Organizational & Management from Capella University and her master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Georgia State University.

Will Woodworth 

Will Woodworth - Vice President, Investments – Peachtree Hospitality Development


Woodworth has spent his career in hospitality real estate, demonstrating success in acquisitions, developments, and debt and equity capital market transactions. 

Prior to Peachtree, he was vice president of investments at AMS Hospitality/Stormont Hospitality Group, where he focused on the sourcing, underwriting and capital raising for new development and acquisition opportunities of full-service and boutique hotels throughout the southeast. 

Previously, Woodworth held positions with Rockbridge and Wells Fargo. He has an MBA from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University with a focus on finance and real estate, and a bachelor’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. 


Nicole Havens - Vice President, Revenue Management – Peachtree Hospitality Management


Havens’ experience expands from Hilton corporate, property-level leadership, multi-brand management support and asset development. This has allowed for a strong history of facilitating team training and development within the core disciplines of sales, revenue management and eCommerce. 

Additionally, Havens has driven commercial strategy for owned and managed portfolios across the Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Hyatt landscape during her career. 

Within the diversity of portfolio management, she has extensively partnered with some of the top REITs in the country, bringing a key focus on owner relations tailoring communication and strategic roadmaps to fit the goals of third-party asset management teams. 

Havens received her bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University.

Kelly Mascari 

Kelly Mascari - Vice President, Operations – Peachtree Hospitality Management


Mascari has been in the hospitality industry for 25 years working in operations and sales. Prior to joining Peachtree, Mascari was chief sales officer for Pinstripes, handling sales for its events and catering services.

 Previously, Mascari was senior vice president for First Hospitality Group and Pillar Hotels & Resorts. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia. 

In addition, Mascari is a Leadership Mastery Trainer and PI Certified Coach.

 CONTACTS:

Charles Talbert

Corporate Communications Director

678-823-7683

ctalbert@peachtreehotelgroup.com

www.peachtreehotelgroup.com.

 

Chris Daly

President

DG Public Relations

(703) 864-5553

chris@dalygray.com

www.dalygray.com

www.peachtreehotelgroup.com.

 

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