Jon E. Bortz |
Jon E. Bortz was the founder of LaSalle Hotel Properties, founded in 1998, where he held the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2009. He was also the founder of Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., founded in 1981, where he served as Managing Director-Investment Advisory Division from 1995 to 1998. In addition, he founded Pebblebrook Hotel Trust in 2009 and currently holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. He also founded Jones Lang Lasalle Hotels in 1994, where he served as President-Hotel Investment & Development. Mr. Bortz currently holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Portland Hotel Trust and is a Trustee at Ahla Foundation, Inc.Mr. Bortz has previously served as Chairman of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. in 2020. He has also held positions as Director at Metropark USA, Inc., Independent Trustee at Federal Realty OP LP from 2005 to 2021, and Member-Advisory Board of Governors at the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.Mr. Bortz obtained his undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. |
Thomas C. Fisher |
Thomas C. Fisher's career history includes current and former positions as well as his education background. Currently, he is the Co-President & Chief Investment Officer at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust since 2010. He is also a Member of the Hospitality Investment Roundtable at the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. In the past, he worked as the Managing Director-Americas at Jones Lang Lasalle Hotels from 1996 to 2010. Prior to that, he was an Associate at The Harlan Co., Inc. in 1996. He also served as a Real Estate Analyst at Prudential Realty Group. Mr. Fisher obtained his undergraduate degree from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 1993. |