Trustee since May 2011. PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, APERTOR HOSPITALITY, LLC. Age 67 | Independent. Apertor Hospitality, LLC, a national advisory services firm specializing in the hospitality industry Founder, Principal & CEO (2009 to present). The Atalon Group, LLC, a boutique turnaround management and advisory firm specializing in troubled real estate situations Executive Vice President Finance (2008 to 2010). Hilton Hotels Corporation (currently Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE: HLT)), a global hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts Chief Financial Officer (2004 to 2008) Senior Vice President & Controller (1996 to 2004) Numerous Management Positions. Mr. La Forgia serves on the board of directors of LivAway Suites, a nationwide economy extended stay hotel brand. From 2018 through 2024, Mr. La Forgia served on the board of advisors of Keystone National Group, a private markets investment management firm specializing in private credit and income-producing real estate. Mr. La Forgia also previously served on the board of advisors of Sundance Bay, a real estate private equity firm specializing in multifamily, debt and net lease investments and on the board of directors of the Park City Community Foundation. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting, Providence College M.B.A., Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles. KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Our Board has determined that Mr. La Forgia should serve on our Board in view of his: Significant experience in accounting, finance, real estate, capital markets and hospitality Solid experience in hospitality as evidenced by his 26-year tenure at Hilton Hotels, a publicly held company Valuable experience in board deliberations and oversight specific to the Company s strategic direction. Our Board also has determined that Mr. La Forgia qualifies as an audit committee financial expert.