The Height of Performance

With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Crystal began her career at Marriot Hotels as a front desk manager. She worked her way up the ranks over her eight-year tenure holding positions ranging from operations manager to front office manager and catering sales manager. She most recently served as general manager at Sonesta Hotels. Crystal has also been a vital part of teams at Hotel Contessa, Drury Hotels, Island Hospitality Management, and MCR Hotels. Crystal earned her BBA in business administration and management from Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business.

Tom brings decades of deep hospitality experience to Peregrine Hospitality. He served as global chief development officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where he had direct global responsibility for Sales and Design and Construction. From 2012 to 2017, Tom served as head of corporate development for Wyndham Worldwide, where he led the spinoff of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from Wyndham Worldwide, the $2 billion acquisition of La Quinta Hotels & Resorts, and the $1.3 billion divestiture of European Rentals, among other transactions. His broad suite of expertise was formed during his years as director of mergers and acquisitions at Credit Suisse and positions in strategy consulting and technology at Gemini Consulting and Microsoft, respectively. Tom earned an MBA from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree in economics from University of Washington. He is an accomplished tennis player, playing on the Varsity team at University of Washington and serves as the Treasurer of Cipriani Club Residences in NYC.

Sam ensures professional growth and ongoing efficiencies throughout the department. He's also responsible for maintaining accounting policies of the organization like the interpretation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as SEC rules and regulations. Sam has previously held multiple roles at KSL Resorts from vice president controller to vice president & treasurer, and most recently senior vice president, treasurer & finance. With two triathlons and a marathon under his belt, it's no surprise that he loves running, swimming, and cycling in his free time. Sam is also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Ari brings a diverse background in administrative support with extensive experience working with owners and CEOs in both the hospitality and technology sectors. A lover of all things PNW she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from University of Oregon. Ari lives in Denver with her Scottish-terrier mix Zoey. Outside the office she enjoys getting outdoors and attending live music events.

Kelly is a seasoned hospitality professional currently serving as the Commercial Performance Manager at Peregrine Hospitality. She leverages her expertise to enhance marketing strategies and initiatives driving performance across the company's portfolio. She holds a CHDM certification and a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Tourism Management from California State University, Fullerton. Kelly has held various positions with KSL Resorts that enriched her experience and expertise in the hospitality sector. Her career is marked by a commitment to delivering best-in-class performance.

Previously, Chandler worked at Gap Inc. in the revenue accounting department, as well as accounts payable. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from the University of New Mexico. He recently moved to Denver and is excited to experience all that the city has to offer. Outside of work, Chandler enjoys exercising, going to see the latest movie releases, and spending time with friends.

Devyn's career includes more than six years of experience as an assistant project manager at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, along with project engineer positions at Balfour Beatty Construction and JE Dunn Construction. He holds a bachelor's degree in businesses administration and management from the College of Charleston, as well as a master's degree in building construction technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Leigh Ann, former corporate director of marketing at Pacifica Host Hotels, brings a wealth of expertise to our team. She has held pivotal roles as director of marketing at KSL Resorts and a ten-year tenure at Marriot International where she held various positions from marketing promotions & partnerships to marketing & eCommerce manager and destination marketing manager, western region. Leigh Ann holds a degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and is a certified hospitality digital marketer (CHDM).

Scott previously spent the past 25 years with KSL where he led a talented team in envisioning, developing, and monetizing many of the most iconic resorts, hotels, and clubs in the U.S. A co-founder of KSL Resorts in 2004, Scott also served as senior advisor to the company as well as executive chairman of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, having previously served as their interim CEO post-acquisition. His family is his priority, and he and his wife, along with their wonderful children, launched a boutique wine brand. He is also an avid mountain biker and a two-time finisher of the Leadville 100 MTB endurance race.

With core responsibilities including asset performance, financial analysis, due diligence, and capital deployment, Richard has a vast knowledge of all aspects in finance and operations, playing a critical role in the company's strategic growth. Throughout his career, he has overseen complex financial operations for a range of industries, including hospitality, banking, and apparel. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics with dual concentrations in finance and entrepreneurship from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Richard also loves golf, tennis, and snowboarding.

With over three years of experience in the hospitality and retail sectors, Raquel is passionate about creating a positive and welcoming environment for guests and employees alike. She was most recently manager at Giuseppe where she oversaw the balancing of cash registers, calculation of deposits, and preparation of nightly sales reports. Raquel graduated from the University of San Diego in 2019.

Chris is an innovative professional and industry sales leader with over 20 years of hotel sales experience and five years of operations experience within the luxury resort industry. His career started as a bellman at the Ritz-Carlton. Chris then worked his way up the ranks at The Phoenician Hotel holding various titles from assistant front desk manager to assistant hotel manager. He most recently was director of group sales - North America at One&Only Resorts. Chris serves Southern California, AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NC, NM, NV, OK, SC, TX, and TN territories.

Thatcher brings extensive development, design, and construction expertise to Peregrine Hospitality, overseeing all capital planning and development for the company's western properties. With more than 25 years of experience as a developer and general contractor in the hospitality industry, Thatcher is highly skilled at managing the complex development of multi-million to billion-dollar projects. He has successfully completed over $7 billion of developments, including the renovation or new build of over 13,000 hotel rooms. When he's not working to create amazing developments and environments, he enjoys watching his son's soccer games, spending time with family, and walks on the beach.

Nick has over 15 years of hospitality experience and was most recently the principal at NJD Consulting, LLC where he offered capital planning, budgeting, and project management services. Before his time in consulting, Nick spent eight years at HEI Hotels & Resorts where he held positions from analyst, design & construction to director, capital projects & analysis/project manager and vice president, design & construction. Nick graduated from Cornell University with a BS in hospitality administration, real estate finance.

Melanie supports Peregrine Hospitality's acquisitions and strategic operations. She brings diverse experience in client service and supporting senior executives. Previously, Melanie worked as a senior associate on the institutional business development team at Owl Rock Capital in New York City. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Loyola University Maryland. Outside of work Melanie enjoys traveling, skiing, and photography.

Dillon was most recently a senior accountant at Newbury Partners. Prior to that, he held various roles at Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC including cash management specialist, corporate accountant, and senior corporate accountant. Dillon received a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Aaron supports vital corporate staff technology needs—ensuring network connectivity is available, critical applications are working, and Peregrine Hospitality is protected from evolving cyber security threats. He is a certified Cisco network engineer and certified Microsoft Systems engineer, who has worked in the information technology industry for over 20 years. He most recently oversaw IT infrastructure operations in multiple large hospitality and amusement park properties. Aaron is an avid surfer who also enjoys Subaru rally racing, BBQing, camping, and sampling a good bourbon whiskey.

As the leader of the human resources function, Ed sets the course for talent management, workforce performance, guest service, and staff relations. He executes our talent-based organization strategy and leverages human resources best practices throughout the enterprise. Ed has nearly 30 years of experience across all sectors of the hospitality industry—from restaurants to hotels to the Olympics. He currently serves on the executive advisory committee for the UCLA Anderson School of Business' Human Resources Executive Round Table (HARRT). Outside the office, he enjoys family event planning, writing, and putting his fluent Portuguese to practice through international travel.

Grace recently graduated from Cornell University where she received a bachelor's degree in hotel administration & management. She previously completed an internship with Mission Hill Hospitality as a strategic operations intern in the summer of 2023. Grace played Women's Lacrosse as a defensive player and was named a team captain her senior year. She is a Colorado native and is happy to be back in her hometown of Denver.

Mark's extensive experience in select service hotels includes roles in the investment sales division of JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group. In his 12-year career as a hotel broker, he has advised the sales of hotels affiliated with all the major brand families, from mid-market transactions priced below $10 million to portfolio transactions over $100 million. Mark recently advised the sale of more than 65 hotels and portfolios, collectively valued at more than $1.8 billion. Prior to JLL, he worked for Marriott International in roles that included franchise sales, financial analysis, and management contract negotiation. He holds an MBA from Cornell University and a BA from Brown University.

Brandon has over 15 years of hospitality experience. He started his career at White Lodging Services as a sales manager, working his way up to regional vice president. He most recently worked at Island Management Hospitality serving as senior vice president. Brandon graduated from the University of Florida with a business management degree and later received his master's in business administration and management from Harvard Extension School.

Paul has a wealth of experience in corporate security, specifically in the hospitality industry. He co-founded Hospitality Security Advisors, LLC where he provided customized security solutions to protect businesses, associates, and customers. He also served as director of security at Hilton New York, regional director - loss prevention at Hilton, and director of global safety and security at Hilton Hotels Worldwide. Paul is a certified protection professional (CPP) and a certified lodging security officer (CLSD). Paul attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he received a BS in criminal justice.

Mary brings a wealth of experience from Alvarado Restaurant Nation, where she was talent acquisition business partner. She also held a position at Noodles & Company as training general manager. Mary graduated with a bachelor's degree in administration and management from the University of Colorado Denver.

Kristie's responsibilities include strategy and brand development, marketing and sales demand creation, and consumer/guest experience delivery. She also plays an active role in the recruitment, training, and development of our top talent. With 20-plus years of hospitality industry experience, she has held high-profile hospitality positions around the world, including chief marketing officer for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, serving as senior vice president - commercial for Viceroy Hotel Group, and working in Dubai as group director of distribution marketing and innovation for the Jumeirah Group. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family, real estate, and conquering the trails on Big Bear Mountain.

Ross is a trusted business leader first and a lawyer second. In addition to overseeing legalities across the Peregrine Hospitality portfolio, he assists with business development, sourcing, and capitalizing on new investment opportunities. Ross started his career as a big city district attorney arguing in front of juries but given his passion for travel, he has always been a "hotel guy" at heart. On top of working as corporate counsel for an internationally known hotel brand, his prior experience includes several years brokering hotels. He was also previously general counsel and vice president of business development for Vista Investments. Outside of the office, Ross loves to travel—especially with his wife and two daughters. Ross also enjoys golf and hiking, is an avid CrossFitter, and classic movie buff.

From executive housekeeper to regional vice president at Island Hospitality Management, Karlie's nearly 15-year tenure saw her mastering roles like assistant general manager and director of sales. She most recently held the position of vice president, operations at MCR Hotels. Karlie attended Washington State University where she received a bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature.

Catherine oversees Peregrine Hospitality's legal matters and is actively involved in portfolio development and management. She brings a depth of legal experience, particularly in hospitality, real estate, finance, and acquisitions. Catherine was previously a partner in the real estate group of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP for over 20 years. She is a member of the American, Colorado, Denver, and Colorado Women's Bar Associations. She is also a past chair of the Colorado Bar Association's Real Estate Section Council and currently serves on the Colorado Bar Association's Title Standards Committee. She earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and a B.A. in history from the College of William & Mary. Catherine is the past chair and a current member of the board of trustees of Mile High United Way. She enjoys playing tennis and hiking in her free time.

With three decades of global hospitality experience, Sara supports resort teams with brand development, communications, demand generation, revenue optimization, and more. She launched her career with San Diego's largest public relations agency and then joined Loews Hotels, where she worked her way up to a regional role. At KSL Resorts, she held key positions, including director of marketing for La Quinta Resort & Club and Hotel del Coronado during its transition to Hilton's Curio Collection. Sara also spent three years in Sydney, Australia as managing director at marketing agency, Notorious. In her off time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, traveling, and yoga retreats.

Alex has extensive experience driving performance and maximizing value of institutional real estate. Previously, Alex was asset manager for Portman Holdings, overseeing a diversified portfolio of full- and select-service hotels, office, retail, and mixed-use developments. He began his career with PGIM Real Estate, assisting in the asset management of the firm's core plus PRISA II fund. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in real estate. Outside of the office, Alex enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs with his wife and their springer spaniel.

Julie brings extensive experience in providing leadership for multi-entity, entrepreneurial, and dynamic environments. She was most recently the controller at Spectrum Retirement Communities. She also previously held VP and senior-level accounting and consulting roles at Carmel Partners, Alliance Residential Company, and The Laramar Group. Julie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Arizona State University, where she also was a NCAA Division I Swim team member. As a native Coloradoan, Julie enjoys being outdoors, biking, running, and spending time with her dogs, Zoe and Lucie. She is also a longtime volunteer for the Denver Botanic Gardens.

A seasoned hospitality professional with more than three decades of industry experience, Gretchen is responsible for overseeing internal controls, general accounting, and financial reporting functions for all company properties. With a positive, team-oriented approach, Gretchen has worked her way up the industry ranks, starting her career as a concierge for Hyatt Hotels. She moved on to become a staff accountant for La Quinta Resort and Spa, and previously worked at KSL Resorts since 1994. While she appreciates the never-ending challenges of her fast-paced job, Gretchen's proudest achievement is raising her four children. An avid baker and hiker, she is also a yoga instructor and has mastered an awe-inspiring flying pigeon pose.

Chevis is a seasoned professional with many years of experience in all genres of hospitality, commercial, and residential development. In this key role, he oversees the management of design, planning, entitlements, and construction of all Peregrine Hospitality development projects throughout the U.S. Chevis previously worked at KSL Resorts for nearly three decades, holding a series of management positions throughout the company—successfully managing entitlement, design, and development of projects valued at over $1 billion. Chevis is passionate about fishing and enjoys playing the guitar, painting, drawing, hiking, and cooking in his free time—plus, he makes an outstanding gumbo.

With over three decades of hospitality experience, Karen began her career at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts where she worked her way up to sales manager. She has held a variety of positions from director of sales and catering at Mirabel Hotel & Restaurant Group, independent sales representative at Relais & Chateaux, national sales manager at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, national account director at Woodside Hotel Group, and most recently account executive at Creative Group, Inc. She attended University of California, Berkeley with a BA in economics and English. Karen serves Northern California, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, OH, PA, SD, VA, WI, and WV territories.

Ryan began his career as a general accountant at Marriot International and was most recently controller at Sheraton Garden Grove. Ryan attended California State University, Fullerton where he received a BA in business administration and management.

With over 20 years of experience, Chris brings extensive knowledge and experience ‎in general corporate law. He previously held senior corporate paralegal roles at various companies including Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., Otten, Johnson, Robinson, Neff & Rogonetti, P.C., Sage Law Group LLC, Moye White LLP, and Greenspoon Marder LLP. Chris graduated from the University of North Dakota with a master's degree in American history.

Sabrina is a highly talented executive assistant with 8+ years of experience in performing thorough and skillful support to senior executives, and 16+ years in the luxury hotel industry. Sabrina began her career as a front desk supervisor at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. She also held positions as assistant front desk manager at Acqualina Resort & Spa, as well as executive assistant to the general manager at St. Regis Bal Harbour. During her 10-year tenure at KSL Resorts, she most recently served as executive assistant and notary public at Monarch Beach Resort. Sabrina is a certified notary public.

Jennifer is a seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality sectors. Her career began in the agency realm, where she specialized in curating luxury vacation experiences. She later rose to prominent positions within the cruise industry, focusing on sales & marketing with Costa Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line on a global level. Progressing through her career, Jennifer has held significant leadership roles within the hotel industry. She has served as a Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, overseeing sales and marketing strategies for select service, full-service and lifestyle brand hotels. Additionally, Jennifer has held the position of Vice President of Sales at leading hotel organizations such as White Lodging, Commonwealth Hotels, and Lodgco Hospitality, where she demonstrated her expertise in driving business growth and enhancing operational excellence. Jennifer holds a degree in Travel & Tourism from Travel Education Institute.

Greg is the CEO of Peregrine Hospitality, encompassing the teams from KSL Resorts and Mission Hill Hospitality. In 2024, he was named CEO of KSL Resorts while continuing as CEO of Mission Hill Hospitality, which he launched in 2021 in partnership with KSL Capital Partners. Greg is a former principal and head of hospitality at KSL Capital Partners. During his tenure at KSL, Greg served on the board of directors for Davidson Hospitality Group and Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and led KSL's U.S. hotel and resort portfolio. Prior to KSL, he was vice president of asset management at Strategic Hotels & Resorts. He holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Northwestern University. Outside of work, Greg is an avid skier and youth sports coach.

Alexander oversees Peregrine Hospitality's accounting/finance department. He has extensive real estate experience, having spent twelve years working with some of Colorado's most prominent real estate investment firms. His diverse background includes retail private equity (Gart Properties), Industrial REITs (DCT Industrial Trust), residential homebuilding (Richmond American Homes), and multi-family housing REITs (Archstone Communities). Alexander is a graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. When not at work, Alexander enjoys spending time in the wild—camping, hiking, and snowboarding with his partner and young son.

Seonju brings extensive experience and knowledge in hotel revenue management to Peregrine Hospitality. Her expertise includes revenue maximization through distribution and sales revenue management, business strategies, and competitive analysis. Previously, she served as regional director of revenue management for Hersha Hospitality Management overseeing hotels ranging from luxury, full service to select and extended stay tiers. She was also vice president of revenue management for U.S. Doyle Collection Hotels. Seonju holds a master's degree in hospitality, hotel management from Cornell University. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband, Fred and son, William.

Patti has nearly three decades of hospitality experience and was most recently the area director of revenue at Hersha Hospitality Management. She has held various director of revenue roles at Crescent Hotels & Resorts, The Procaccianti Group, and The Kessler Collection. Patti holds a travel agent certificate, hospitality from Daytona State College.

Cecilia previously worked at The Siegfried Group, providing interim financial assistance to companies during critical times of need. She began her accounting career in the audit practice at KPMG Denver. Cecilia graduated summa cum laude from Creighton University with a BSBA in accounting and is a licensed CPA in the state of Colorado. Outside of the office, she enjoys catching a show at the Denver Center for Performing Arts, hiking, and traveling.

Sam's professional experience has been exclusively focused on hospitality real estate including acquisitions, asset management, development, and portfolio strategy—both domestically and internationally. He has participated in over $1 billion in acquisition activity and asset managed portfolios exceeding $750 million in value. He previously served as vice president of asset management at Driftwood Capital in Miami as well as vice president of portfolio strategy & reporting at Solid Rock Group and senior analyst of capital management at Ashford REIT in Dallas. He lives in Houston with his wife and enjoys traveling, film, and photography.

Patrick oversees recruiting for Peregrine Hospitality's top management and executive positions—building and maintaining the company's team of talented professionals. He takes a tactical and collaborative approach to human resources, with a depth of strategic corporate experience that provides him with a big picture understanding of HR practices. Patrick previously worked for KSL Resorts, holding key HR positions at prominent properties such as the Hotel del Coronado and La Costa Resort & Spa. He also holds an MBA from San Diego State University. Patrick enjoys cycling on his Peloton, cooking, and watching NFL games in his downtime—as well as spending quality time with his wife, son, and daughter.

Lauren previously worked at KSL Resorts where during her ten-year tenure she held various positions from assistant buyer, gift and spa to associate buyer, buyer, and most recently assistant director of merchandising. Her expertise spans roles at Corina Collections as a showroom manager and assistant manager at Nordstrom. Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in apparel design and merchandising from San Francisco State University.

Elaine brings over 15 years of hospitality and tourism experience, most recently serving as director of human resources at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Her career also includes HR leadership roles at Marriot San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, LUMA Hotel Times Square, and Marriot Sacramento. Elaine holds a degree in human resource management from California State University, Sacramento as well as a bachelor's degree in recreation and tourism management from San Diego State University.

Amy spent her entire adult professional life connected to retail in some fashion. As such, she has deep first-hand knowledge and experience in every aspect of the industry—distribution, store operations, visual merchandising, buying, and store design. She previously worked at companies such as Limited Brands and Bath & Body Works in store operations and center store operations. Outside of work you might find her fencing saber, inspiring impromptu dance parties, playing Name That Tune, and baking.

Macie is an experienced sales manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. She was most recently a freelance wholesale sales consultant. Macie has also held positions as manager, retail specialist at Central Cigars and manager, assistant buyer at Lux Boutique. Macie attended Auburn University where she graduated with a degree in entrepreneurial and small business operations.

Tyler was most recently the controller at Gart Properties, a retail private equity firm in Denver. He previously held accounting positions at Core Power Yoga, National Corporation Housing and Republic Financial. Prior to working as an Accountant, he oversaw the accounts payable department as a team lead at Probuild Holdings Company. Tyler earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Outside of work, he enjoys drawing, movies, dressing up at Comic Con, and going on adventures with his girlfriend, Nicole, and their three dogs, Kenobi, Hazel, and Jayne.

Kit is a 35-year hotel industry veteran with extensive executive level expertise working for high-profile brands such as The Ritz-Carlton Company, Hard Rock Hotels, and Capella Hotel Group. In his current role, his core responsibilities include overseeing operations of our east coast portfolio—partnering closely with hotel teams to ensure a strong and productive company culture. Over the years, he has helped create companies, brands, initiatives, and participated in the opening and transition of over 50 hotels domestically and internationally. Kit is an avid runner, traveler, reader, and tries to find time to improve his guitar skills.

Andrea oversees all strategic team logistics and project execution for company development initiatives. With a logical and intuitive approach, she is highly involved in Peregrine Hospitality's strategic planning and long-term growth. Hailing from a family of contractors, Andrea has held varying roles in the construction industry, starting with her first job as the sole female superintendent on a large construction site. She is also a partner at Women Building Change, which focuses on the enrichment of women leaders in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. When not working, her favorite pastime is watching her sons participate in BMX racing. She also enjoys golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, cooking, driving backroads, and generally finding ways to avoid densely populated areas.

Ian found his passion at a young age working in a hotel as a bellman in Ireland, launching him into a career that has spanned three decades of international experience operating four- and five-star hotels and resorts in seven different countries. Ian brings his vast experience and a passion for excellence with him to oversee the operations of Peregrine Hospitality's west coast portfolio. He combines his strength for revenue management and an entrepreneurial spirit to drive profits and guest satisfaction. Ian is a graduate of Galway International Hotel School. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family, running and fishing.

Myriam has a history of generating double-digit revenue growth and facilitating market share expansion. She started her career as a marketing manager at EMAP in Paris, France. After moving to the United States and graduating with an MBA from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, she started a new career in the hospitality industry, specifically in revenue optimization. Myriam served as revenue and reservations manager, and then director of revenue at Accor. She was most recently a revenue management consultant at The Lit Group, where she oversaw revenue management and optimization for five boutique hotels in Palm Springs, California.

For over a decade, Cori was the director of finance and administration at California State University, Long Beach 49er Camp. She earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach and an MBA in forensics and fraud examination from Tiffin University.

Chris oversees all strategic sales efforts for the company's growing portfolio of world-class destinations and leads the global sales team. Over a three-decade hospitality career, he has parlayed his strong leadership skills into the development of successful teams, developing effective sales strategies, and cohesive partnerships. Previously a senior vice president of sales for KSL Resorts' Outrigger Hospitality Group, he is a proven commercial leader who played a key role in enhancing its global sales efforts, developing a membership program, re-imaging its travel advisor loyalty program while re-positioning Outrigger Hospitality Group as a premier beach resort brand. When not working, he will most likely be outdoors as he enjoys mountain biking, pickleball, skiing and traveling.

Andee previously worked at Kitsap Credit Union where she was senior talent acquisition specialist. She also has experience in recruiting at a high volume for Robert Half and CareerStaff Unlimited. Andee holds an associate's degree in business management from Spokane Falls Community College. When she isn't busy binge watching her favorite shows on Bravo, she loves enjoying Colorado's outdoor scene. She is an avid paddle boarder and most recently started to learn to play golf.

Frank is a results-driven hotel leisure sales professional with 10+ years of experience. He was most recently associate director of sales - leisure at Grand Wailea. He has also held numerous sales manager roles at Arizona Biltmore, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Highgate, and The Royal Hawaiian. Frank holds a BBA in international business, marketing from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Frank serves the leisure territory.

Deisy was previously a senior associate in the asset & wealth management and banking & capital groups at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). She graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in accounting and later earned her Master of Accounting. She is a licensed CPA in the state of New Mexico. Deisy enjoys hiking, going to coffee shops, and staying active.

With ten years of social media experience under her belt, Kait's results-oriented approach not only expands brand awareness but drives exponential growth and conversion rates. In her previous role at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Kait excelled as brand social media manager where her innovative content strategies increased engagement, website traffic, and brand reach with over 110 million impressions. She is also a certified hospitality digital marketer (CHDM). In her free time, Kait finds tranquility as a certified yoga instructor and channels her creativity into photography and drone videography.

Pete Sams, a highly respected hospitality industry veteran with 30+ years of proven experience proudly serves as Peregrine Hospitality's chief operating officer. Pete, known for his business acumen and ability to build best in class teams, is charged with portfolio performance for Peregrine and its rapidly growing portfolio of iconic hotels and resorts. 

Former chief operating officer of the Davidson Hospitality Group, Pete led a highly reputable operation that more than doubled in size under his tutelage, generated over $2 billion in annual revenue at its peak and garnered three consecutive JD Power awards as the #1 provider of guest experience in the third-party management space. Prior to that Pete was executive vice president of Full-Service Operations at Interstate Hotels & Resorts. He began his career with Omni Hotels, serving for twenty years in multiple high-level positions, including general manager, area director of finance and director of finance. 

Pete participates in several brand advisory boards and is on his second term as a management company representative on the AH&LA board of directors. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and is a graduate of Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, where he received a Bachelor of Science in finance. 

Chris previously served as controller at Elko Properties/Trybe Property Management. He started his accounting career in 2012, where he was a construction accountant for Waffle House. Chris received his bachelor's degree in accounting from Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University. When Chris is not working, he loves playing with his Terrier, Cubby. Chris also loves watching sports, traveling, and hiking.

Emily has worked in various aspects of the hospitality industry from summer camp program aid intern at the San Diego Zoo to special event programming at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. She received a degree in hospitality management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and holds a certification in hotel industry analytics (CHIA).

Charged with overseeing all aspects of revenue management, Yohannes provides day-to-day leadership to property-based teams as well as ensuring optimum performance for call center operations, technology platforms, processes, and channel partners. His extensive experience includes revenue management and analytics positions at upscale hotels, extended stays, vacation rentals, and corporate housing properties throughout the world. Yohannes holds an MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a devoted father and husband and spends his off time coaching youth sports and bicycling.

During his 15-year tenure at Sage Hospitality Group, Damion climbed the ranks holding a variety of roles from accounting manager to corporate director of operations finance, and then senior vice president of operations finance and hotel/restaurant accounting. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in accounting.

Patrick designs, develops, and manages Peregrine Hospitality's technological infrastructure and processes, applying his significant expertise to achieve key corporate goals. With an extensive technology background as well as considerable business experience, he previously worked for KSL Resorts and Outrigger Hospitality Group as an information technology consultant where he assisted in day-to-day operations and providing leadership through multiple acquisitions. In 1993 he was hired as an IT consultant for KSL Recreation Corporation, working with the newly acquired La Quinta Resort and PGA West properties. Patrick spends time volunteering at his children's school and is an avid grill master, enjoys traveling with family, participating in triathlons, and taking on home improvement projects.

Jen was most recently a project manager at Insurance Community University. She attended Concordia University Irvine where she received a BBA in marketing.

Dan is a seasoned hospitality expert with nearly five decades of experience. He recently served as an owner's representative and project manager at Daniel J Stewart LLC. He has collaborated with numerous hotels, including Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona and the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, California. Dan earned both his bachelor's degree and Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in hotel administration from Cornell University.

Conley brings a strong background in real estate and finance to his role. Previously, he served as an associate with Jefferies Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging investment banking group, where he participated in numerous M&A advisory and capital markets transactions. Prior to Jefferies, Conley served as a real estate manager with Johnson Development Associates. Conley holds a BA in economics from Sewanee: The University of the South and an MBA from Emory University. He enjoys skiing, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

Previously Stefan was a fund accountant at SS&C ALPS Advisors. He also worked with the City and County of Denver, Paychex and Experis. Stefan holds bachelor's degrees in political science and sociology from Howard University. He is currently in progress of earning an accounting degree from University of Colorado, Denver. Outside of work, he enjoys taking long walks on the beach in Colorado.

Kevin was most recently a technical support engineer at Oracle. He has also held various support specialist jobs at Smart Energy Water and Allergan Data Labs. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree from California State University, San Marcos in business administration, management and operations.

James supports all the finance and accounting departments within our portfolio by implementing and enhancing processes and systems to ensure maximum efficiency. He previously worked for multiple high-profile KSL properties. James was also promoted to the position of director of finance and accounting for Monarch Beach Resort by the age of 30. Additionally, he was a credit manager at La Costa Resort & Spa and a staff accountant for Miraval Tucson. In addition to traveling with his wife, James enjoys trying out new restaurants and spending time with close friends.

Alec's ability to source and underwrite new investment opportunities is critical as Peregrine Hospitality continues to expand its portfolio. He launched his hospitality career at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Following graduation from Cornell University's School of Hotel Management, he worked for Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (HotelAVE) as a senior director—completing transaction diligence and developing hotel operational improvement plans. A diehard Los Angeles Angels fan, Alec makes a mean Mezcal Old Fashioned and loves golf, cooking, skiing, and travel in his off time.

Bryan previously leveraged his almost three decades of experience to work as a consultant specializing in meeting and events within the hotel and hospitality industry. He also held positions as area director of group sales at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, vice president of global accounts at ConferenceDirect, and director of national accounts at Grand Wailea. Bryan graduated from UCLA with a degree in history and was part of the men's rowing team. Bryan serves AK, CO, CT, ID, MA, ME, MT, NY, NJ, NH, OR, RI, UT, WA, WY, Canada & International territories.

Peggy began her career at KSL Resorts as executive assistant to the president. She was most recently director of human resources and corporate affairs at VN Enterprises, Inc. Peggy graduated from Colorado State University Global with a bachelor's degree in human resource management/personnel administration. She also serves as the fundraising coordinator for Gold Rush Cure Foundation, bringing hope and encouragement to children fighting cancer.

Mike's career has been focused on the hospitality market. He served as senior vice president with Tishman Hotels, based in New York and Orlando. Prior to Tishman, Mike served as vice president, acquisitions & dispositions for Apple Hospitality REIT. Mike started his career in corporate finance at HEI Hotels & Resorts. He holds a BS from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Outside of work, Mike enjoys skiing and hiking.

Helen began her career as an accounting and payroll intern at Sares Regis Group, working her way up to assistant cash manager. She was most recently treasury accountant at Craig Realty Group. Helen graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in management from University of California, Riverside.

Joel has 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving operational excellence, and fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. He was most recently the corporate director of food and beverage transitions, training and task force at Evolution Hospitality. Joel holds a degree from the University of California, San Diego. Joel is a self-proclaimed "water baby" and enjoys surfing, sailing, and wakeboarding in his free time. He is also looking forward to his May 2025 wedding to his longtime partner, Jane.

Nick most recently worked at ADP as a payroll business partner. In 2014, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Acidulous Brewing with his wife. In just three years, their craft beer could be found in over 100 retail locations across Colorado. Nick holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in management and organization from University of Colorado Denver.

Jaxon previously worked as a help desk technician at Symmetry Lending. In 2020 he completed SecureSet's HUNT Cybersecurity Analytics program and Splunk 7.x Fundamentals Part 1.

Susana comes to us with over two decades of human resource experience in hospitality, most recently as corporate director of talent and purpose at Legacy Vacation Resorts where she oversaw seven properties across four states. She also held key positions at Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport, Worldgate Resort and Conference Center, and CFI Westgate Resorts. Susana holds a degree in business management with a specialization in human resource management.

Liz comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She was most recently the regional director of revenue management at Real Hospitality Group. Her background also includes key positions at leading hospitality companies like Hilton, Marriott, Hersha Hospitality, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Liz holds a bachelor's degree in history with a minor in philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin.

Elle brings a wealth of experience as a certified public accountant (CPA) and the owner of Mile High Accounting Services, LLC, offering accounting, tax, and consulting services. Her previous roles include asset manager at Sunbelt Multifamily Properties, senior accountant at AEG Presents, and staff accountant at Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors. Elle holds a bachelor's degree in finance from University of Colorado Boulder, and a master's degree in accounting from Regis University.

Will comes to us with nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, he was at Sage Hospitality Group, holding various roles including corporate director of revenue management and senior director of operations finance. Prior to that, Will worked in revenue management at Stanford Hotels and The Hardage Group. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Utah.

Jeremy has over 10 years of hospitality experience, most recently as senior sales manager at Lake Nona Wave Hotel. He started his hospitality career in event services at the Hyatt Regency and has since held positions at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace as a complex sales manager, as well as opening group sales and event services manager at the World Equestrian Center. Jeremy holds a degree from Lyndon State College.

Evan holds a bachelor's degree in economics from University of Colorado Boulder.

Katya has over 10 years of hospitality experience, most recently as corporate controller at Twenty Four Seven Hotels. She started her hospitality career at Embassy Suites Irvine and has since held positions at The Resort at Pelican Hill, Irvine Company, and Montage International. Katya holds a master's degree in economics and statistics from Belarusian State Economic University as well as certifications in hospitality sales and marketing, revenue management, and managing hospitality human resources from American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Greg joins our team with a wealth of experience from Silverado Resort and Spa, where he worked his way up from security professional to information technology support technician, and most recently, information technology manager. He's also contributed to youth development as the information technology/STEM development coordinator at the Boys & Girls Club, focusing on programming and problem-solving skills. Outside of work, Greg enjoys exploring the world of video game design.

Alicia comes to us with nearly three decades of accounting experience. Most recently, she served as accounting manager at The Slate Hotel, following a 22-year tenure at Pearl Izumi, where she advanced through roles including cost accountant, GL accountant, and accounting supervisor.

Scott comes to us with over a decade of expertise in driving sales performance and building strong hospitality partnerships. He began his career at White Lodging Services, rising from sales manager to director of sales, before spending seven years at Island Hospitality Management in leadership roles such as regional director of sales and area director of sales. Most recently, he served as senior manager of group sales at Engine. Scott holds an MBA in finance from Louisiana State University Shreveport.

Jennifer brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to our team. She began her career at Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa as a market research manager, working her way up to assistant director of revenue management. She's held key leadership roles at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, NDM Hospitality, and most recently Hersha Hospitality Management. Jennifer is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in anthropology and English.

Kelly brings over seven years of expertise in accounting and financial analysis to our team. Previously, she served as a senior accountant at Guaranteed Rate and accounting team lead at First Integrity Title Company. Kelly earned her master's degree in data analytics from Colorado State University Global. Fluent in Portuguese, she also enriched her global perspective as an exchange student with EF Education First in Denver, Colorado.

Fran brings nearly three decades of expertise in the payroll industry to our team. During his 24- year tenure at ADP he advanced through diverse roles including quality control associate, payroll implementation specialist, and client transformation consultant. Most recently, Fran served as lead PRO/HCM solution consultant at UKG. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Arizona State University and a master's degree in technology management from the University of Phoenix.

During her five-year tenure at Walmart, Kaylee advanced through roles as a distribution supply chain associate, human resources clerk, and human resources manager. She was most recently a recruiting specialist at Legacy Vacation Resorts. Kaylee graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

Emily is passionate about preparing organizations for the Future of Work. During her tenure at Davidson Hospitality Group, she rose through the ranks from analyst to manager of strategic operations. Her experience also includes workforce transformation consulting at Deloitte Consulting and strategic operations consulting at Life House. Emily is a graduate of Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in hotel administration.

Karin brings a wealth of hospitality accounting expertise, having served as a senior accountant and most recently as hospitality accounting manager at McWHINNEY. Her earlier roles include assistant director of finance at Denver Marriott Tech Center, Sage Hospitality Group, and The Maven Hotel. Karin graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

With a strong foundation in accounting, Garrett started his career at Kivell, Rayment Francis, P.C. He further honed his skills as an accounting clerk at Beredesen Fluid Power and later, as an accountant at Noble 33. He holds an associate's degree in applied science from Tulsa Community College.

Jessica brings a wealth of expertise with roles ranging from accounting supervisor at Sage Hospitality Group to corporate accountant at Pursuit Collection. She graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's degree in economics and minor in business.

Katie is a seasoned hospitality sales leader with experience in full, select and extended stay hotels. Her tenure at White Lodging Services included roles such as impact sales manager, regional director of sales and marketing, and regional director of sales strategy. Katie most recently served as vice president of sales at Schulte Hospitality Group. She holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management from Grand Valley State University.

Stephanie's most recent role was as talent and purpose manager at Legacy Vacation Resorts.

With nearly 15 years of experience in hospitality, Robert's career has taken him from welcoming guests at the front desk of The Independent Hotel to area director of revenue management at Hersha Hospitality Group. Throughout his career he has held roles such as revenue manager at Hampton, director of revenue management at Hilton Garden Inn, and revenue manager at Aramark. Robert holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University.

With nearly three decades of hospitality experience, Monica began her career as an assistant front office manager at Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Since then, she has held various revenue management positions at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Miami Airport, The Madison Washington DC, A Hilton Hotel, and most recently served as area director of revenue management at HHM Hotels. Monica holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality administration/management from Johnson & Wales University.

Timeka comes to us with over six years of hospitality experience, most recently in accounts payable at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. She holds a B.B.A in international business from American InterContinental University.

Alan brings extensive experience in hospitality, having served as an accounting supervisor and senior property accountant at Sage Hospitality Group. His career also includes roles as an account manager at Hilton Garden Inn and The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop, as well as property accountant at Stonebridge Companies.  Alan graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in finance.