Officials of theHospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today 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, BRE Hotels & Resorts, CHAM – Membership Chair
  • Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts – Treasurer
  • Justin Epps, BARINGS – Marketing Chair
  • 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, Rockbridge, CHAM – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair
  • Emily Miller, Atrium Holding Company, CHAM – At-Large Board Member
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. Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, CHAM – HAMA President

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.

About HAMA

HAMA members are involved in asset management, acquisition, financing and disposition of hotels and resorts and are directly responsible for making decisions concerning capital investments, renovations, asset repositioning, operational policies and management selection. The association's mission is to, "Further the knowledge and skills of our members, facilitate peer relationships, and serve as the collective voice of members and hospitality asset owners." Its U.S. members represent more than 3,500 hotels and resorts across every major brand, accounting for 775,000 hotel rooms, 250,000 employees, $40 billion in annual revenue and $3 billion in capital expenditures. The organization boasts an additional 245 international affiliate members, as well.

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