ATLANTA – The Hospitality Asset Managers Association announced its 2026 board of directors, comprising 11 members representing a diverse range of ownership groups and professional backgrounds across the hospitality sector.The 2026 Board of Directors includes:
- Dina Winder, Highgate, CHAM –President
- Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, CHAM – Vice-President
- Emily Miller, Atrium Holding Company, CHAM – Membership Chair
- Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts – Treasurer
- Justin Epps, BARINGS – Marketing Chair
- John Paulsen, hotelAVE, CHAM – Education Chair
- Carly Thorp, Rockbridge, CHAM – International Chair
- Adam Tegge, Ashford, CHAM – At-Large Board Member
- Chad Sorensen, CHMWarnick, CHAM – 2025 President
- Matt Basiliere, Southwest Value Partners – At-Large Board Member
- Sean Kreiman, CHMWarnick – At-Large Board Member
“As president of HAMA this year, I will continue to promote the relevance and impact of the asset management profession and the important role that asset managers play in the real estate hospitality world,” said Winder. “HAMA members have tremendous experience in all facets of the business and work tirelessly to increase returns to hotel owners. As an organization, HAMA provides a forum for the development of best practices and a united voice for hotel owners on issues facing the industry.”
Winder has served on the HAMA Board since 2021, during which time she has focused on increasing the participation and visibility of asset managers at industry conferences, expanding educational programming and strengthening networking opportunities through HAMA’s semi-annual conferences.
“My advancement as an asset manager is based in part on the collegial and welcoming environment of HAMA, as well as valuable teachings from fellow members and industry experts during semi-annual conferences. I hope to offer this opportunity to other asset managers as they expand their own careers,” Winder added.
With more than two decades of experience in hospitality, Winder currently serves as executive vice president of asset management at Highgate, a real estate investment and hospitality management company with more than $15 billion in assets under management.
Her previous roles include senior leadership positions in asset management, investment and development within the hospitality industry. She is a Certified Hotel Asset Manager and also serves on the AHLA ForWard Advisory Board, while leading Highgate’s women’s initiative.
Winder holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.
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