The Hospitality Asset Managers Association names its new 2026 board of directors. The 11-person board represents a diverse collection of backgrounds and ownership groups.
The 2026 Board of Directors includes:
- Dina Winder, Highgate, CHAM – President
- Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, CHAM – Vice-President
- Emily Miller, Atrium Holding Company, CHAM – Membership Chair
- Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts – Treasurer
- Justin Epps, Barings – Marketing Chair
- John Paulsen, hotelAVE, CHAM – Education Chair
- Carly Thorp, Rockbridge, CHAM – International Chair
- Adam Tegge, Ashford, CHAM – At-Large Board Member
- Chad Sorensen, CHMWarnick, CHAM – 2025 President
- Matt Basiliere, Southwest Value Partners - At-Large Board Member
- Sean Kreiman, CHMWarnick - At-Large Board Member
“As president of HAMA this year, I will continue to promote the relevance and impact of the asset management profession and the important role that asset managers play in the real estate hospitality world,” Winder said in a statement. “HAMA members have tremendous experience in all facets of the business and work tirelessly to increase returns to hotel owners. As an organization, HAMA provides a forum for the development of best practices and a united voice for hotel owners on issues facing the industry.”
As a member of the HAMA Board since 2021, Winder has focused on increasing the participation and visibility of asset managers at industry conferences, as well as continuing to expand the educational programming and providing genuine networking connections at the semi-annual HAMA conferences.
“My advancement as an asset manager is based in part on the collegial and welcoming environment of HAMA, as well as valuable teachings from fellow members and industry experts during semi-annual conferences. I hope to offer this opportunity to other asset managers as they expand their own careers,” Winder added.
With more than two decades of hospitality experience, Winder currently serves as executive vice president of asset management for Highgate, a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management. She has previously held leadership positions in asset management, investment and development across the hospitality industry.
In addition to being a Certified Hotel Asset Manager, she serves on the American Hotel and Lodging Association's ForWard Advisory Board and leads the Highgate women’s initiative. Winder was named one of Hotel Management's Influential Women in Hospitality in 2024.