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James L.
Francis was the founder of Highland Hospitality Corp., founded in 2003, where the titles held included President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Mr. Francis was the founder of Chesapeake Lodging Trust, founded in 2009, where the titles held included President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee.
Mr. Francis is currently Chief Executive Officer & Director at ESH Acquisition Corp.
since 2021.
Former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Highland Hospitality LP; Vice President-Finance & Assistant Treasurer at Host Marriott Corp.
in 1998; Controller at Courtyard by Marriott LP in 1994; Treasurer, Chief Operating & Financial Officer at Barcelo Crestline Corp.
in 2003; Independent Trustee at Chambers Street Properties from 2013 to 2015; Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Crestline Capital Corp.
in 2002; Controller at Fairfield Inn in 1994; Vice President-Finance at Marriott Lodging International in 1997; Independent Trustee at Gramercy Property Trust.
Education includes an MBA from Vanderbilt University and an undergraduate degree from McDaniel College.
Anciens postes connus de James Francis
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| CHESAPEAKE LODGING TRUST | Fondateur | 18/09/2019 |
Chambers Street Properties
Chambers Street Properties Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment trust services | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/12/2015 |
Highland Hospitality Corp.
Highland Hospitality Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment services | Fondateur | 18/07/2007 |
Barcelo Crestline Corp.
Barcelo Crestline Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns, operates and leases hotels, resorts, conference and convention centers | Directeur Financier/CFO | 01/12/2003 |
Crestline Capital Corp.
Crestline Capital Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Engages in leasing and investing in hotel properties | Directeur Financier/CFO | 01/06/2002 |
Formation de James Francis
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 14 |
|---|---|
Host Marriott Corp. /Old/
Host Marriott Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates full service hotels | Consumer Services |
Courtyard by Marriott LP
Courtyard by Marriott LP Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels | Consumer Services |
Barcelo Crestline Corp.
Barcelo Crestline Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns, operates and leases hotels, resorts, conference and convention centers | Consumer Services |
Highland Hospitality Corp.
Highland Hospitality Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment services | Finance |
Chambers Street Properties
Chambers Street Properties Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment trust services | Finance |
Chesapeake Lodging Trust
Chesapeake Lodging Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a self advised real estate investment trust | Finance |
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Crestline Capital Corp.
Crestline Capital Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Engages in leasing and investing in hotel properties | Consumer Services |
Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services 117 room hotel | Consumer Services |
McDaniel College
McDaniel College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Highland Hospitality LP
Highland Hospitality LP Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels | Consumer Services |
Marriott Lodging International | |
Gramercy Property Trust
Gramercy Property Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Specializes in acquiring and managing single-tenant & net leased industrial and office properties | Finance |
ESH Acquisition Corp.
ESH Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
















