Our People
Our Leadership Team
As CEO of First Hospitality, David has over 25 years of global operating experience in managing high performing teams and in executive roles in both private and publicly held organizations. He coordinated over $10 billion of real estate and capital market transactions across multiple geographies and currencies. His experience ranges from fee-simple equity transactions to mortgage and mezzanine lending and complex joint venture and structured transactions.
David began his career in public accounting, consulting, and financial institutions before he found his true passion in the hotel and travel space. He has been immersed in the lodging investment and operating space for more than 20 years now. He especially enjoys harmonizing the right capital structure with the right real estate, branding, and operational solutions to optimize investor returns in lodging, and related investments.
His formative institutional experience was with GE Capital Real Estate, Guggenheim Partners, and Ernst & Young, LLC [in Los Angeles, Boston, Stamford CT, and New York]. Before joining First Hospitality, David served in executive roles at JC Resorts in La Jolla, CA and Denihan Hospitality in New York City. David received his B.A. from Western Michigan University, located in his hometown of Kalamazoo, MI. He was an adjunct professor in the Carroll School of Management, Boston College.
David is sought after for comment in leading publications such as Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, Lodging Magazine, and other industry publications. Additionally, he has made appearances on numerous television news programs. He is a frequent speaker at various real estate and lodging industry panels. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute Hotel Development Council.
David lives in Chicago with his wife Susan and their two dogs. In his free time, he loves to ski, mountain bike, ride motorcycles, and catch up with his three children. He is passionate about improving the lives of underprivileged youth and supporting research to cure Multiple Myeloma with the MMRF.
As Chairman, Stephen provides strategic guidance to the company and works with First Hospitality's partners to unlock the value of their hotels.
Stephen has more than 50 years of hospitality experience and currently serves on the Advisory Boards of Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt hotels. He founded First Hospitality in 1984 and has grown the company portfolio to 50+ hotels nationwide with revenues exceeding $250 Million. Throughout his career, he has successfully developed and financed more than $1 billion in hotel real estate. Also, he is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with Hilton Hotel Corporation and was inducted into the Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame in 2007. The firm has received numerous awards reflective of his innovative and creative approach to development and hospitality.
Stephen has been an active board member for several not-for-profit organizations, including The Board of Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago, Midwest Board of the Weizmann Institute, a key sponsor of the Holocaust Education Program at Elmhurst College, as well as a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Board (CYSO). He is married to his wife Terry and is the father of three children.
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Matt is a growth-focused finance and investment executive. He is a leader and collaborator who excels at building high-performing teams and growing businesses through targeted strategies rooted in fundamentals and analytics.
Prior to joining First Hospitality, Matt served in executive finance roles at Club Quarters Hotels, most recently as Chief Financial Officer. There, his focus was on navigating the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure a solid cash position for the company, rebuilding and upgrading the finance and accounting teams post-Covid, upgrading systems across the company, and enhancing finance processes and reporting. Before his time at Club Quarters, Matt spent nearly 15 years in Ernst & Young's Hospitality Advisory group in New York, Los Angeles and Washington, helping companies grow via acquisitions, development, and value-add opportunities. While at EY, he served as an advisor on more than $10 billion of hospitality transactions.
Matt received a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, holding a concentration in real estate finance. He lives in Chicago with his husband, Peter. In what little spare time he has, he enjoys cooking, interior design and cycling, and is an avid global traveler.
Bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to his role as chief operating officer, Jason is a seasoned leader in operations with expansive expertise across full-service, lifestyle, and independent properties.
As COO, Jason leads the operations, commercial strategy, and the people & talent groups at First Hospitality and serve a pivotal leadership role in the continued expansion of the company's hotel portfolio.
Prior to joining First Hospitality, Kreul served in numerous executive roles at Highgate, most recently as president - cental US and west coast divisions. Before his tenure at Highgate, Jason held several senior above property leadership roles at White Lodging and Winegardner & Hammons. Jason's property level experience includes various general manager positions with lifestyle, independent and Marriott full-service hotels in urban and resort marks. During his tenure as general manager, Jason was the recipient of many brand awards including General Manager of the Year and Hotel of the Year for Marriott International.
Jason serves on many industry and community advisory boards at major hotel brands such as Hyatt and Marriott, as well as industry organizations.
Jason graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Managerment Business. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, with his wife Amy, and five kids. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, working on DIY project, and participating in health and wellness activities.
As the General Counsel and a member of the First Hospitality Executive Committee, David oversees all legal and compliance matters for First Hospitality. He's responsible for examining and drafting IT, employment, real estate and vendor contracts, managing copyrights and trademarks, and preserving business records.
Prior to joining First Hospitality, David served as the General Counsel for Grand Vehicle Works, a large automotive chassis and body manufacturer in Highland Park, IL. Before that, he served as the General Counsel for United Homes Inc., a multi-state home builder and was a partner in Shefsky & Froelich, Ltd., a large law firm in Chicago. David's education includes a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and a J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law.
In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his wife Edie of nearly 30 years, his son Zachary who lives in Denver, and his English bulldog, Maggie. Additionally, he was a youth and high school football referee for 22 years before becoming a high school football coach.
Roger is a proven executive and advisor with over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to joining First Hospitality, he served as Senior Vice President of Financial Operations for Trizec Properties Inc. and was a key member of their executive team. Roger has held positions in various real estate firms, including Prime Capital, a private commercial mortgage loan and balance sheet lender, Banyan Management Corp., a diversified group of real estate investment trusts, VMS Realty Partners, a diversified real estate investment and syndication firm, and the Equity Group where he contributed to their tax, investor relations, financial reporting, information services, acquisition, and disposition activities. Roger holds a B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Accounting from Western Illinois University.
In his free time, Roger enjoys downhill skiing, hiking, biking, and being outdoors. Additionally, he's a father of three boys and helps support and administer various youth hockey programs in Northern Illinois.
In the Owner Relations role at First Hospitality, Jerry focuses on maximizing relationships built over many years in the hospitality industry, looking to expand First Hospitality's management portfolio and identify investment opportunities.
As President & CEO of Hostmark Hospitality Group, which joined forces with First Hospitality in 2023, Jerry's responsibilities included identifying acquisition, development and management opportunities for Hostmark and its investment partners and expanding business relationships with institutional owners and investment funds. After joining Hostmark in 1983, Jerry led information systems, operations and development departments as the company established a reputation managing hotels & resorts throughout the U.S. and in three countries abroad.
Jerry is a current member of the Board of Directors for the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, having previously served as president. He frequently speaks at conferences, industry events, and as a recurring lecturer at hospitality programs including Florida International University and Roosevelt University. Jerry also serves on DePaul University's School of Hospitality Leadership Advisory Council and formerly served on the Kendall College Les Roches School of Hospitality Management Advisory Board. He has a BS in Finance from Marquette University and an MBA from DePaul University. He was named 2018 Honorary Alumnus of the Year by The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University.
Away from the office, Jerry enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, four children, and three grandchildren. He also loves traveling, classic rock music, and is an avid reader.
Christina Santarelli-Foster is a results-driven marketing executive with over 15 years of experience in lifestyle branding, experiential and digital marketing, and national partnerships. Christina has played an influential role in the hospitality scene and food & beverage industry in leading the wave of the next generation of leaders. She has garnered national partnership and has worked alongside national partners such as Bravo TV, Barilla, Food Network, PGA, Disney, Harley Davidson and American Girl.
In 2009, Christina led the opening of Hilton's first franchise brand, theWit Hotel located in the heart of Chicago, along with the hotel's two award winning restaurant and catering events marketing. With her passion surrounding food and beverage, in 2016, Christina joined Levy and previously was the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications leading Levy's brand vision and its portfolio of 200+ properties coast to coast. Ranging from Sports & Entertainment, Convention Centers and Restaurants, Christina truly believes that the power of food, beverage and hospitality is one to be celebrated and enjoyed by all.
New to the First Hospitality family as Vice President of Marketing, Christina is no stranger to what excellence in hospitality is and the spirit it brings to the table.
With over 20 years in hospitality, Nadia's career began in operations before transferring to revenue management at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. She played pivotal roles in opening, transitioning, and improvement of W, Westin, and St. Regis hotels across Atlanta, Houston, and Chicago. Following Marriott's acquisition of Starwood, Nadia joined the Marriott Chicago Revenue Management team as a business travel and systems conversion expert. Later, she became Regional Director of Revenue Management at Davidson Hospitality Group, supporting over 40 hotels in 5 years, gaining expertise in Kimpton, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and independent systems.
Nadia's tenure at Davidson was marked by a dedication to excellence while fostering strong relationships with owners. She established performance standards, developed high performing leaders, and created tools for efficiency during a time of rapid portfolio growth. Despite the pandemic, Nadia achieved record high team member retention by cultivating a collaborative and inclusive culture. Driven by her passion for mentorship, Nadia volunteers her time to AHLA's ForWard program.
In her free time, Nadia enjoys traveling with her husband, reading, and attending comedy shows. She values time with her close-knit family and is proud of her Ukrainian heritage, having immigrated to the United States from the Soviet Union in 1990.
As the Vice President of First Analytics, Mike is responsible for overseeing the Revenue Management teams and strategies for First Hospitality's full-service hotels. With a track record of success as a revenue team leader, he is responsible for helping individuals and hotels achieve their potential. Mike strives to create a culture of sustained success through process and innovation. He mentors his revenue team by providing them with the tools, training, and guidance to achieve desired outcomes. This blend of expertise and passion helps First Hospitality stand out as an industry leader in revenue management.
Mike has 21 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with the past decade primarily focused on revenue strategy. His oversight duties have included monitoring 16 brands from coast to coast within various urban and dynamic markets. Additionally, Mike has brand expertise and certifications with some of the industry's most prestigious brands, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Prior to joining First Hospitality, Mike spent over 20 years at White Lodging in various roles including Corporate Director of Revenue, Regional Revenue Manager, General Manager and Director of Services. Mike holds a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism from Purdue Northwest.
In his free time, Mike enjoys playing and coaching baseball, and traveling. Additionally, he's a proud husband and father of 2 sons and 1 daughter.
Chuck Moses brings over two decades of hospitality sales expertise to his role as Vice President of Sales at First Hospitality. Known for his strategic vision and collaborative leadership, Chuck oversees all sales-driven segments, including group, business travel, and catering. He works closely with owners, corporate leadership, and general managers to analyze market trends, establish best practices, and implement incentive programs that drive success. His innovative approach is instrumental in expanding First Hospitality's footprint in key growth markets.
Prior to joining First Hospitality, Chuck served as Senior Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Davidson Hospitality Group's lifestyle division, Pivot Hotels. There, he exceeded annual revenue targets, co-led sales leadership conference, and reduced team turnover by fostering a balanced culture of performance and people-first values. His diverse background spans leadership roles at esteemed brands such as Kimpton, Omni, and Hilton, where he consistently drove revenue growth, improved market positioning, and mentored aspiring leaders.
Chuck attended the University of Incarnate Word and studied business management and economics. Based in Austin, Texas, Moses enjoys the live music scene with friends and family, attends weekly Soul Cycle classes, and loves a trip to NYC to see as many Broadway shows as one can see in a quick weekend.
As Vice President of Business Development, Aaron Riffe is focused on sourcing third party management opportunities working with a range of investors including institutional funds, private equity platforms, family offices and individual investors through acquisition and new development.
Joining First Hospitality through the acquisition of Hostmark, Aaron has participated in the purchase or development of over $700 million of full service, select service and resort properties in all types of locations since 2008. Projects of note include the dual branded Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites West Loop (Chicago, IL) as well as the recapitalization/redevelopment of the dual branded voco & Holiday Inn Wolf Point (Chicago, IL).
Aaron holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from Loyola University of Chicago and a Masters of Hospitality Management from Roosevelt University. In his spare time, Aaron enjoys experiencing new cultures, live music and Seattle sports.
As the Vice President of Accounting, Deborah oversees the Property Operational Accounting for the corporate shared services accounting team. She is resSan Francisco, Californiaponsible for directing and coordinating the external audits for the portfolio and ensuring compliance with accounting and industry standards. Additionally, she develops and maintains the company's policies and procedures, thereby creating a strong internal control environment, and provides analytics and operational support to the senior management team.
Deborah has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance within the real estate and hospitality industry. Prior to joining First Hospitality, she served as Vice President of Accounting at Spire Hospitality for 5 years, where she oversaw the corporate shared services for accounting and acquisitions. Prior to Spire Hospitality, she served as Senior Vice President of Accounting for 13 years at Shell Vacations, an international timeshare company that was acquired by Wyndham Vacation Ownership in 2012. Deborah previously worked with Deloitte in their Assurance & Advisory segment for 8 years in the San Francisco and Chicago offices, where she specialized in manufacturing, distribution, and not for profit industries. Deborah holds a B.S. in Accounting from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California.
In her free time, Deborah loves to travel and explore places and restaurants with her spouse and three children. She is actively involved in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and can often be found proudly cheering for her kids at numerous sporting events. In addition, Deborah's fourth child is her golden-doodle dog.
As Vice President Corporate Controller and Treasurer, Tanda oversees the Corporate, Owner and Development Entities for the accounting team, as well as the Treasury function. She is responsible for accounting and compliance of the Corporate entities and leading the external audits. She supports the Owner and Development entities, provides oversight to all capital activity and is responsible for external reporting. Additionally, Tanda leads the Treasury function with direct oversight of accounts payable, new property onboarding and cash flow reporting.
Tanda has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance within the real estate and hospitality industries and experience in public accounting. Prior to joining First Hospitality, she served as Senior Controller of the Timeshare Division at Shell Vacations/Wyndham Vacation Ownership. In that position, she oversaw $140M in revenue generated over 30 operating entities and provided accounting oversight, debt refinancing accounting and compliance, and operational support. Prior to her experience within the industry, Tanda worked at Deloitte in their Assurance and Advisory group servicing clients in the real estate, retail and financial services industries. She also worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in its Transaction Services Group focusing on buy/sell side due diligence and deal transactions. Tanda holds a B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign and is a Certified Public Accountant.
In her free time, Tanda is a mom of three boys, and she and her husband can often be found at a hockey rink, baseball field or football field.
As the Vice President of Learning & Performance Management, Travis works to foster an engaging work environment and instills a people-centric culture that supports personal and professional growth while achieving best-in-class results. His responsibilities include sourcing and developing talent and identifying internal rising stars. Additionally, Travis serves as a coach and mentor by providing learning experiences for his peers in all aspects of hospitality management and leadership by collaborating with them to create and sustain industry-leading systems and processes. Moreover, he holds multiple certificates with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, National Restaurant Association, American Hotel Lodging Association, Predictive Index, Franklin Covey, and Leadership Inspired.
Travis is a seasoned industry veteran, with over 30 years of experience in hospitality. Before transitioning into his current role, Travis served as First Hospitality's Corporate Director of Training and was the company's Inner Circle award-winning General Manager during that tenure, an award given to General Managers based upon their property's flow-through, STR, Smith Travel RevPar improvement and rank, guest scores compared to brand, internal associate opinion survey, awards/recognition by the brand, and more. Prior to joining First Hospitality, Travis worked at White Lodging and Sage Hospitality and had multi-brand General Manager experiences in select and full-service hotels and restaurants as the Regional Director of Training and Recruiting. Before that, Travis was the General Manager of a Marriott Connect U hotel. Travis holds a B.S. in Organizational Management from Purdue University.
In his free time, Travis oversees a volunteer-based community garden, Drake Gardens in Chicago and has been in a partnered relationship for 15+ years. Additionally, he's the proud pet parent of an Italian Greyhound, is a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church, and rides horses whenever possible.
Christine Andrews is responsible for the overall direction of First Hospitality's People Services division. As a passionate advocate for First Hospitality's culture, she plays a pivotal role in championing the cause of being an Employer of Choice in the markets First Hospitality serves. She leads initiatives in talent acquisition, total rewards, diversity & inclusion, associate engagement, and associate relations.
Christine has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most of which has been in Human Resources. Prior to joining First Hospitality, Christine lead the People & Culture division at Hostmark Hospitality Group for 28 years.
Christine received her bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she majored in Hotel Administration and holds a Master's degree in Hospitality Management from Roosevelt University. She is an active member of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART), AHLEI's Education and Certification Advisory Council, and Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). She currently serves as an employer trustee on the UNITE HERE Heath Fund and Chicago's Hotel Employer Labor Relations Association (HELRA).
In her free time, Christine enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two rescue dogs. Additionally, she enjoys watching football, hockey and college basketball with her boys, volunteering at her church, reading, traveling, and spending time in the outdoors.
As the Vice President of Operations, Nick oversees the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Louisville markets. His responsibilities include managing a mixture of full and select service Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Independent properties. With over 12 years of hospitality experience, his responsibilities include overseeing an Area General Manager and has recently had a focus on opening new hotels, brand transitions, and management takeovers.
Before transitioning into his current role, Nick served as an Area General Manager where he oversaw 5 hotels in the Milwaukee and Louisville markets. Nick began his career with Marcus Hotels and Resorts at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, where he held various positions, culminating with Guest Service Director. Prior to joining First Hospitality, he was the General Manager of the Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva and the Iron Works Hotel in Beloit, Wisconsin. Nick holds a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from Iowa State University. He was heavily involved in campus life, as he was elected President of the local chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
In his free time, Nick enjoys golfing, watching college basketball, and spending time with his wife and their 3 children. His family enjoys traveling, seeing extended family, the holidays, attending his daughter's dance competitions, and swimming in the summertime.
As the Vice President of Operations, Anthony oversees a collection of hotels with oversight of multiple area General Managers. He is responsible for leading the execution of exceptional business standards concerning guest experience, operations, talent development, and financial performance to meet specific goals and achieve desired results. He also ensures all hotels meet brand standards by verifying that First Hospitality SOPs are being followed and executed. Anthony ensures that budgets and deadlines are fulfilled by establishing accountability and by engaging with all associates by providing supportive communication.
Anthony has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has held two roles at First Hospitality before transitioning into his current role. He began his journey as General Manager for two different Hilton Garden Inn properties in Minneapolis and was promoted to Regional Director of Operations. Prior to joining First Hospitality, Anthony served as a General Manager for a Des Moines Hampton Inn and Embassy Suites in his hometown Minneapolis. Anthony holds a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management from Iowa State University.
In his free time, Anthony enjoys watching baseball, spending time with his family at their cabin in Iowa, and golfing with friends. He has been married for over a decade to his wife, Samantha. They have two incredible little girls.
As Vice President of Operations, Jared is responsible for complex full service & premium select-service hotels in the Chicagoland area. In his role, Jared supports hotel General Managers to drive best-in-class results in revenue generation, bottom-line performance as well as guest, associate & owner satisfaction. As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, Jared works with multi-discipline leaders to drive performance throughout the portfolio.
Prior to his current role, Jared successfully launched Hilton's first tri-branded property at McCormick Place in Chicago, as the Managing Director; leading the property to become Hilton & ALIS Development of the Year for 2018. In his 10 years with First Hospitality he has held roles such as General Manager, Area General Manager & Area Director of Operations while being recognized with 2 Hotel of the Year Awards and 4 Inner Circle Awards. Jared began his career in various Rooms Department roles across select & full-service hotels starting at the front desk and working his way up to General Manager.
In his free time, Jared spends his time with his two sons and his wife Melissa. They enjoy finding days to go to the lake, attending his son's sporting events & tailgating at Iowa Hawkeye football games in the fall. When not traveling, Jared is an avid carpenter building custom furniture, guitars & renovating properties.
As Vice-President of Operations, Jay serves works closely with the General Managers of his assigned hotels to maximize hotel performance. Jay collaborates with all of the various disciplines within First Hospitality to maximize this performance. He also serves as the liaison with the hotel owners to communicate hotel performance, franchise-related information, and property needs.
Jay joined First Hospitality as part of the acquisition of Hostmark Hospitality Group in late 2023. Jay served as Vice President of Operations with Hostmark for 6 years and prior to that was an area General Manager with Hostmark in Appleton, WI. Jay was honored with the Chairman's Award from Hostmark in 2020 in recognizing his contributions to the corporate team. Jay currently serves as chair of the WI Hotel Lodging Association and has been a board officer for 4 years. Jay was recognized as the 2022 WHLA Corporate Champion for his contributions to the organization and industry. Previously Jay has served as Chair of the Fox Cities CVB and Appleton Downtown, Inc. with several award recognitions in those positions.
Jay is married with 2 grown children and an energetic 2 year old Golden Retriever. When not working, Jay enjoys spending time playing golf, especially with his son, and spending time at his lake house in Northern Wisconsin.
As the Corporate Director of Restaurants & Bars, Tiffany is responsible for growing the company's restaurant and beverage programs and portfolio, as well as improving the operational excellence of the food and beverage department for all First Hospitality properties. Additionally, she ensures fiscal responsibility to the division and supports the properties by crafting smart and sound business decisions.
Tiffany is a seasoned Chef & Beverage veteran with over 34 years in the food & beverage industry spending much of her career designing and opening dozens of hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships. She has experience working with first-class worldwide companies including Walt Disney World, Gaylord Entertainment, Alexandria Group, Destination Hotels and GoldKey Hospitality.
In the years just prior to joining First Hospitality, Tiffany was the Corporate Executive Chef for Kessler Collection's. During her time at Kessler, she oversaw the Food & Beverage programs of 13 hotels.
In addition to running her own consulting firm for over 5 years with clients in the United States, South America, Caribbean, Canada, Europe, and Asia, Tiffany's résumé also includes credentials as a Level 1&2 Sommelier, member of the Escoffier Society, Silver Medal at the 1993 Culinary Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Gold medalist in the Dallas Culinary Society for FSM Competition, Cooking at The James Beard House, and winning chef at the Culinary Classic World Cup.
In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys skydiving, rock-climbing, B.A.S.E jumping, kayaking, white water rafting, hang gliding, hiking, snow & water skiing, race car driving, mountaineering, traveling all over the world and flying single-engine planes. Tiffany is also an award-winning cyclist and tri-athlete. Tiffany also volunteers for Florida Eco Club and Habitat for Humanity of Central Florida.
Joining First Hospitality in 2023 as part of the Hostmark acquisition, Tom oversees restaurant operations throughout the portfolio. He also helps lead concept development and upcoming new restaurant openings in the United States and the Bahamas.
As a New Orleans native, Tom's passion for food and hospitality started at a young age, assisting his grandfather, a chef, with crawfish boils and backyard BBQs. His extensive experience in the culinary world prior to joining First Hospitality includes Sous Chef at Emeril's Delmonico in New Orleans and Executive Chef at Red Star Tavern, Three Degrees and B&O American Brasserie. Tom moved into the hospitality side of food & beverage as the Director of Culinary Programs for Kimpton Restaurants & Bars before opening his own venture with The Waiting Room in Portland, OR. After a five-year run and numerous accolades for the restaurant, Tom joined Hostmark Hospitality Group as the Corporate Director of Food & Beverage.
Outside of work, Tom enjoys teaching his sons about gardening, the importance of local, seasonal produce and how to cook it. He also enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and traveling.
As an Investment Associate with First Investors, Emma supports all phases of the acquisition process, including investment analysis, underwriting, conducting due diligence, and supporting capital raising efforts as First Hospitality expands its national portfolio of hotels.
Before joining First Hospitality, Emma previously worked at HREC Investment Advisors for several years, providing investment banking analysis and support for the brokerage service division. At HREC, Emma facilitated the sale of hotel properties from valuation to closing, conducting the valuation of properties valued at more than $6 billion in aggregate and closing on $300 million.
Outside the office, Emma loves to cook and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and skiing. She also loves to travel, and has lived in seven different states.