Monday, February 26, 2024

Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) Unveils 2024 Board of Directors

 

Sarah Gulla

ATLANTA, GA—Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) unveiled its new board of directors for 2024.  The board is comprised of diverse, experienced members throughout the hospitality industry. 

The 2024 appointees include:

  • Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, CHAM – President 
  • Chad Sorensen, CHMWarnick, CHAM  – Vice-President
Nele Breitbart
  • Nele Breitbart, BRE Hotels & Resorts, CHAM – Membership Chair
  • Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts – Treasurer
  • Justin Epps, BARINGS – Marketing Chair
Dina Winder
  • Dina Winder, Highgate, CHAM – Industry Chair
  • David Danieli, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust – International Chair 
  • Adam Tegge, Ashford, CHAM – Education Chair 
  • Derrick Yee, Placemakr, CHAM – 2023 President 
Carly Thorp
  • Carly Thorp, Rockbridge, CHAM – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair 
  • Emily Miller, Atrium Holding Company, CHAM – At-Large Board Member

 

Emily Miller

“In my new role as president, I look forward to helping HAMA provide an advocacy platform for hotel owners,” Gulla said.  “Education will continue to be a cornerstone of our organization, both for career advancement and to promote asset management as a worthy and engaging career path within hospitality.  Additionally, I plan on improving HAMA’s reputation as the premier networking organization for asset management peers.”

    With nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, Gulla currently serves as senior vice president of asset management at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB), where she oversees a portfolio of $1.5 billion in asset value.

 

 Previously, she  served as vice president of asset management with LaSalle Hotel Properties. Prior to joining LaSalle, Gulla was vice president of asset management, as well as of acquisitions and development, with Thayer Lodging Group.

 

  Gulla also is serving on the Board of the American Hotel & Lodging Association representing HAMA. A frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, she is a member of the Autograph Brand Advisory Board and the AHLA F&B committee. 

She received her Bachelor of Science in hotel administration from Cornell University and her Master of Business Administration in business from University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

 


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