Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Director information for CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian B. Bainum | Director | 41 | ["Management Consultant","Investor","Management consultant with a background in enterprise digital transformations","Worked at Deloitte Consulting, LLP and Infosys Limited","MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management","Experience in the hospitality industry from positions in hotel operations at Sunburst Hospitality Corporation","Experience in franchise development at Choice Hotels","Managing Member of the Governing Council of Artis Senior Living, LLC since 2023","Chairman and Director of White Oak Enterprises, Inc. since 2017","Chairman and Director of Sunburst Hospitality Corporation since 2017","Director of Three Graces Foundation"] | ["Diversity","DC"] | 2026 |
| Dominic E. Dragisich | Chief Growth & Strategy Officer | ["Executive Vice President, Operations & Chief Global Brand Officer"] | [] | 2026 | |
| Donna F. Vieira | Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Sallie Mae; Director | 61 | ["Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Sallie Mae","Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Sallie Mae","Former Chief Marketing Officer of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase","Extensive background in marketing and general management","Experience in product development and strategic marketing","Leadership roles at American Express and JP Morgan Chase","Chair of the Office of the Treasurer’s Plans Management Board","Member of the Executive Leadership Council","deep knowledge of the consumer"] | ["Audit","Human Capital and Compensation","Corporate Governance and Nominating","AC","CC","CGN"] | 2026 |
| Ervin R. Shames | Management Consultant; Former Chief Executive Officer, Borden, Inc.; Independent | 85 | ["Management Consultant","Former Chief Executive Officer, Borden, Inc.","Independent management consultant to consumer goods and services companies since January 1995","Former lecturer at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business from 1996 until 2008","Chief Executive Officer of Borden, Inc. from December 1993 to January 1995","President and Chief Operating Officer of Borden, Inc. from July 1993 until December 1993","President and Chief Executive Officer of Stride Rite Corporation from 1990 to 1992","Former Board Chair of Sleep Number Corporation","Former Board Chair of Western CT Health Network","Former Board Chair of Norwalk Hospital","Experience in management strategy and corporate governance","In-depth governance experience from numerous for-profit and not-for-profit boards"] | ["Human Capital and Compensation","Corporate Governance and Nominating","CGN (Chair)","CC"] | 2026 |
| Gordon A. Smith | Lead Independent Director; Former Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Chase | 67 | ["Lead Independent Director","Former Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Chase","Former Vice Chairman of JPMorgan Chase","Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of JPMorgan Chase from 2018 to 2021","Chief Executive Officer, Chase Consumer and Community Banking of JP Morgan Chase from 2012 to 2021","Experience in the consumer services industry","Over 25 years at American Express","Serves as chairman of executive session meetings","Manages the Board’s review of the CEO’s performance","Coordinates activities of the independent directors","Performs any other duties assigned by the Board","in-depth perspective on the business and practices of the Company","experience in the banking and finance industries"] | ["Audit","Corporate Governance and Nominating","AC","CGN"] | 2026 |
| John P. Tague | Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.; Director | 63 | ["Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.","Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.","Chairman and CEO of Cardinal Logistics Holdings from July 2011 until November 2014","Served UAL Corporation as President until October 2010","Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of United Air Lines, Inc. and UAL Corporation from April 2006 until May 2008","Joined United as Executive Vice President in 2003"] | ["Audit","Human Capital and Compensation","CC (Chair)","AC"] | 2026 |
| Liza K. Landsman | Director; CEO, The Points Guy | 56 | ["CEO, The Points Guy","Former CEO, Stash","General Partner, NEA Venture Capital","Former President, Jet.com","General Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)","Former President of Jet.com","Former EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of E*TRADE","Former Managing Director of Digital at BlackRock, Inc.","Former Operating Partner and Acting Chief Marketing Officer at Bravas Partners LLC","Served in a variety of senior roles at Citigroup, Inc."] | ["Human Capital and Compensation","Diversity Chair","CC","DC (Chair)"] | 2026 |
| Maureen D. Sullivan | Partner, TCG Capital Management; Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Heyday Skincare; Independent | 44 | ["Partner, TCG Capital Management","Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Heyday Skincare","Partner at TCG Capital Management since April 2021","Significant leadership experience at the intersection of technology, product development, consumer experience, marketing and operations","President and Chief Operating Officer at Heyday Skincare, from March 2020 to March 2021","President and COO at Rent the Runway from September 2015 to March 2020","President, AOL.com & Lifestyle Brands from April 2009 to September 2015","Experience in digital, mobile and social media","Expertise in consumer brand development and management","Influencer and champion of diversity in the workplace"] | ["Audit","Human Capital and Compensation","Diversity","AC","CC","DC"] | 2026 |
| Monte J. M. Koch | Director; Chairman and CEO | 62 | ["Chairman and CEO, TBCA USVI, LLP","Retired Partner, BDT & Company","Co-Founder, Ten-X","Chairman and CEO of TBCA USVI, LLP","Retired Partner of BDT & Company","Co-Founder and former board member of Auction.com and Ten-X","Long career in investment banking including service at Deutsche Bank","Specializes in advising clients from lodging, gaming and real estate sectors","26 years of experience as an investment banker","Insight into trends, operations, practices and ideas in technology start-up industry"] | ["Audit","Corporate Governance and Nominating","AC","CGN"] | 2026 |
| Patrick S. Pacious | President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) | 60 | ["President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since September 2017","Served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from May 2016 to September 2017","Chief Operating Officer from January 2014 until May 2016","Executive Vice President, Global Strategy & Operations from February 2011 through December 2013","Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy and Information Technology from August 2009 to February 2011","Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy from December 2007 to August 2009","Vice President, Corporate Development and Innovation from May 2006 to December 2007","Senior Director of Corporate Strategy from July 2005 to May 2006","Prior experience at Bearingpoint Inc. and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting LLP","Leads business strategy and performance","Focuses executives and resources on achieving the Company's strategic plan","Leads the Company in creating a healthy balance sheet while continuing to empower investment and growth in key Choice brands"] | [] | 2026 |
| Simone Wu | Former Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & External Affairs | ["Retirement from the Company in the first half of 2026"] | [] | 2026 | |
| Stewart W. Bainum, Jr. | Chairman of the Board | 79 | ["Investor","Chairman of the Board of Choice Hotels International, Inc. since October 1997","Member of Artis Senior Living, LLC since 2012","Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Manor Care, Inc. from March 1987 to September 1998","President of Manor Care of America, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of ManorCare Health Services, Inc. from March 1987 to September 1998","Vice Chairman of Manor Care of America, Inc. from June 1982 to March 1987","Director of the Board of White Oak Legacy, Inc. from December 2005 through December 2016","Chairman of White Oak Legacy, Inc. from December 2005 through June 2009","Director of the Board of Sunburst Hospitality Corporation from November 1996 through December 2016","Chairman of Sunburst Hospitality Corporation from November 1996 through June 2009","Director of SunBridge Manager LLC from December 2014 through December 2016","Director of Manor Care, Inc. from September 1998 to September 2002","Chairman of Manor Care, Inc. from September 1998 until September 2001","Long-standing relationship serving the Company provides valuable historical perspective","Experience as board chairman for a hospitality-based real estate development and management company","Previous leadership of publicly listed companies such as Manor Care, Inc. and Sunburst Hospitality","Provides a unique understanding of the Company’s culture and business","Serves as a primary contact with the Company’s senior management team","Brings the perspective of a major shareholder to the Board"] | [] | 2026 |
| William L. Jews | Director; President and Chief Executive Officer | 74 | ["Former President and Chief Executive Officer, CareFirst, Inc.","President and Chief Executive Officer of CareFirst, Inc. from January 1998 to December 2006","President and Chief Executive Officer of CareFirst of Maryland, Inc.","Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware","Former Director of CACI International, Inc.","Former Director of KCI Technologies, Inc.","Former Lead Director of CalAtlantic Group Inc.","Experience managing rapid company growth","Named among the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine"] | ["Audit Chair","Human Capital and Compensation","Diversity","AC (Chair)","CC","DC"] | 2026 |
