John Hill

Chesapeake Lodging Trust operates as a self-advised real estate investment trust. It engages in the management and operation of hotels. The firm focuses on investments primarily in upper-upscale hotels in major business and convention markets. Its portfolio includes The Royal Palm, Hyatt Regency, Le Meridien, JW Marriott, Hotel Adagio, Ace Hotel, Hilton Checkers, Homewood Suites, and Hotel Indigo. The company was founded by Douglas W. Vicari and James L. Francis on June 12, 2009 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Host Marriott Corp. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that owns 113 full-service hotel properties as of February 15, 2004, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper-upscale hotel sectors. As of December 31, 2003, Host Marriott was the largest hotel REIT in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s composite index. Host Marriott conducts its operations through Host Marriott, L.P., or Host LP, of which Host Marriott is the sole general partner.

The District of Columbia Public Library is a public library and ultimately controlled by the The District of Columbia. The company is based in Washington.

The Shakespeare Theatre Co. operates an American theatrical performing arts company. The non-profit company is based in Washington.