Philip A. Wade

FelCor Lodging LP engages in the operation and acquisition of hotels. The company was founded in May 1994 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

CNL Financial Group, Inc. operates as a private investment management firm providing real estate and alternative investments. It offers financing, commercial and investment banking, and real estate development services for business owners and property developers, property managers, real estate brokers and property owners, tenant operators, and personal banking and home financing customers. The company was founded by James M. Seneff Jr. in 1973 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Lowe Enterprises, Inc. provides real estate investment, development, and management services. The firm's services are offered to domestic and foreign financial institutions, corporate and private owners, and government agencies. The company was founded by Robert J. Lowe in 1972 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

RLJ Development LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of RLJ Lodging Trust founded in 2000 by Robert L. Johnson and Tom J. Baltimore. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda.

CNL Hospitality Corp. invests in and develops hotels. The company develops hotels in various areas of the United States. It is a subsidiary of CNL Financial Group, Inc. and provides its services to CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. The company is located in Orlando, FL

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

American Airlines Federal Credit Union operates as a not-for-profit financial cooperative which offers financial products and services to the present and retired employees of American Airlines. It offers checking and savings accounts, auto/vehicle loans, home loans and visa credit cards. The firm also serves government employees including TSA, FAA and others who work directly in administration; regulation or security for airports or airlines; freight and air courier services; baggage; aircraft maintenance; and onboard airline food services. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) is a non-profit trade association based in Hartford, CT, for the institutional real estate investment industry. The company's members include public and corporate pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and investment advisory firms. PREA provides its members with materials to keep up to date on trends and issues in real estate investment decisions, including sustainability and other ESG considerations. The company also offers access to the MSCI/PREA U.S. Property Fund Index, which allows for detailed analysis of the performance of open-end property funds and their underlying investments.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of Lennar Corp., Ryland Homes, Inc. is a homebuilding company that specializes in constructing single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. The company is based in Calabasas, CA.

Renaissance Homes engages in custom and semi-custom home building. The company is headquartered in Littleton, CO.

Visit Orlando operates as a tourism sales and marketing organization. It serves Leisure, travel and tourism industries. The company was founded in July 1984 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Rolls-Royce North America Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in operating energy, defense and marine engineering sectors. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Rolls-Royce Plc manufactures aircraft, marine and generator power systems. Its products include civil large, small aircraft and helicopter engines. The firm provides complex, integrated power systems and services to the aerospace and marine and industrial power systems markets. It also develops and provides comprehensive service packages for managing engines throughout their life-cycle. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.