Sector: Real Estate
Director information for RLJ LODGING TRUST REIT (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur R. Collins | Founder and Chairman, theGROUP; Trustee | 66 | ["Overall business acumen and experience", "Board governance expertise and public company board experience", "Expertise in governmental affairs and regulatory matters", "Knowledge of ESG issues and associated risks"] | ["Compensation", "Nominating and Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
| Evan Bayh | Trustee; Senior Advisor, Apollo Global Management | 70 | ["Government and regulatory acumen", "Breadth of executive and management experience", "Public company board service and corporate governance experience", "Knowledge of finance, mergers and acquisitions and other investments", "Global business environment", "Leadership on ESG initiatives, especially related to sustainability and energy efficiency"] | ["Compensation", "Nominating and Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
| LESLIE D. HALE | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RLJ LODGING TRUST; President and Chief Executive Officer, RLJ Lodging Trust | 53 | ["Substantial executive leadership experience and a proven record of accomplishment, with deep skills in real estate, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, strategic planning and other public company matters", "Extensive knowledge and experience in various senior leadership roles in the lodging real estate industry; provides the Board valuable industry-specific knowledge and expertise", "Active management of the Company\u2019s real estate strategies to create shareholder value and provide beneficial information about the status of our day-to-day operations"] | [] | 2026 |
| Nathaniel A. Davis | Lead Independent Trustee | 72 | ["Former CEO of Stride, Inc. (2013 to 2016 and 2018 to 2021)", "Executive Chairman of Stride, Inc. (2018 to 2022)", "Managing Director of RANND Advisory Group, LLC (2003 to 2013)", "CEO & President of XM Satellite Radio (2006 to 2008)", "Director of XM Satellite Radio (1999 to 2008)", "Executive-in-Residence at Columbia Capital (2003 to 2006)", "President & COO of XO Communications (2000 to 2003)", "Director of XO Communications (2000 to 2003)", "Executive Vice President of NEXTEL, INC. (1998 to 2000)", "CFO of MCI Communications and senior management positions (1982 to 1997)", "Education: B.S. in Engineering, M.S. in Computer Science, M.B.A."] | ["Compensation", "Nominating and Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
| PATRICIA L. GIBSON | Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Banner Oak Capital Partners; Trustee | 63 | ["Co-Founder & CEO of Banner Oak Capital Partners, LP", "President of Hunt Realty Investments", "Senior Vice President at Archon Group", "Director at The Travelers Realty Investment Company", "Investment Committee Chair of AIMCO", "Chair of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers"] | ["Audit", "Nominating & Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
| ROBERT J. MCCARTHY | CHAIRMAN, MCCARTHY INVESTMENTS, LLC AND CHAIRMAN, HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS; Chairman, McCarthy Investments, LLC; Chairman, Hotel Development Partners; Trustee | 72 | ["Significant leadership and success in the lodging industry", "Extensive experience in hotel operations and hotel acquisitions and dispositions", "Multifaceted operational experience, including oversight of revenue management, sales, marketing, brand management, architecture and construction, and information services"] | ["Audit", "Nominating & Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
| Robert L. Johnson | Founder and Executive Chairman, The RLJ Companies; Executive Chairman of the Board of Trustees | 79 | ["Founder and Executive Chairman, RLJ Lodging Trust and The RLJ Companies LLC", "Founder and Chairman, The RLJ Companies LLC (2000 to present)", "Co-Founder and Chairman, RLJ Development, LLC (2000)", "Chief Executive Officer, Black Entertainment Television (until 2006)", "Founder and Chairman, Black Entertainment Television (1979-2006)", "B.A., University of Illinois", "Master of Public Administration, Princeton University", "Experience in real estate, finance, brand development, multicultural marketing"] | [] | 2026 |
| Robert M. La Forgia | Founder, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Apertor Hospitality, LLC; Trustee | 67 | ["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\u2019s strategic direction", "Audit committee financial expert"] | ["Audit", "Nominating & Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
| ROBIN ZEIGLER | CEO and Founder, MURAL Real Estate Partners, LLC.; Trustee | 53 | ["Significant leadership experience managing commercial real estate platforms and assets", "Knowledge of the strategies and opportunities to create shareholder value", "Significant experience with real estate investment trusts, accounting, finance, and capital markets", "Strong operational and board experience", "Valuable experience in board deliberations and oversight"] | ["Audit", "Nominating & Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
| Senator Evan Bayh | Senior Advisor, Apollo Global Management | 70 | [] | [] | 2026 |
