Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE:CHSP) (the “Trust”) announced today the
promotion of two new Vice Presidents. Nishil Patel has been promoted to
Vice President and Treasurer, and Nicholas Jette has been promoted to
Vice President – Acquisitions and Asset Management.
“We are pleased to announce these two promotions within our
organization. Both Nishil and Nick joined Chesapeake shortly after our
IPO and have made valuable contributions to the growth and success of
the Trust,” said James L. Francis, Chesapeake Lodging Trust’s President
and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Patel joined the Trust in 2010 as Accounting Manager and was
subsequently promoted to Director – Corporate Accounting and Financial
Reporting. Prior to joining the Trust, Mr. Patel was Manager – External
Reporting at Interstate Hotels & Resorts and a Senior Audit Associate at
Grant Thornton LLP. He received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting
and Finance from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland
and is a CPA.
Mr. Jette joined the Trust in 2010 as Financial Analyst and was
subsequently promoted to Director – Acquisitions and Asset Management.
Prior to joining the Trust, Mr. Jette worked for LaSalle Hotel
Properties in various analytical reporting and financial positions. He
received his Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from
Cornell University.
ABOUT CHESAPEAKE LODGING TRUST
Chesapeake Lodging Trust is a self-advised lodging real estate
investment trust (REIT) focused on investments primarily in
upper-upscale hotels in major business and convention markets and, on a
selective basis, premium select-service hotels in urban settings or
unique locations in the United States. The Trust owns 20 hotels with an
aggregate of 6,116 rooms in eight states and the District of Columbia.
Additional information can be found on the Trust’s website at www.chesapeakelodgingtrust.com.
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