Bruce D. Wardinski has been a member of our Board of Directors since January 2013. Mr. Wardinski was the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Nasdaq: PLYA), an owner of all-inclusive resorts located in Mexico and the Caribbean, until July 2025 when Playa was bought by Hyatt Hotels. Prior to forming Playa, Mr. Wardinski served as CEO of Barcel Crestline Corporation ( BCC ) from June 2002 until December 2010. He also served as Chairman, President and CEO of Crestline Capital Corporation (NYSE: CLJ) prior to its acquisition by BCC in June 2002. In 2003, Mr. Wardinski formed and became Chairman of the Board of Highland Hospitality Company. He also worked at Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST) in the role of Senior Vice President and Treasurer. Mr. Wardinski graduated with honors from the University of Virginia and earned an M.B.A. in Finance from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He currently serves as Chairman of ServiceSource Foundation, a non-profit advocacy group representing people with disabilities. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Wardinski s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his extensive experience in the hospitality industry with both private and public companies, including his long-term service as a public company CEO and director.