Douglas W. Vicari

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.

Paramount Hotel Group LLC operates as an independent management and ownership group. It focuses on hotel operations, acquisition and development opportunities, construction management, and technical services support. The company was founded by David A. Simon and Ethan Kramer in 1999 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ.

Combustion Engineering, Inc. is a steam boiler manufacturer and maintenance contractor. The company was registered in 1955 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Highland Hospitality Corp. provides real estate investment services. It provides full and limited service, extended-stay properties located in major convention, business, resort and airport markets in the United States. The company was founded in 2003 and is located in McLean, VA.

Prime Hospitality Corp. owns, operates and franchise hotels. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ.