Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.
Choice named Joshua Sloser chief commercial officer to lead its commercial strategy.
He most recently served as McDonald’s global SVP of customer and commercial innovation.
Sloser also spent nearly a decade at Hilton in senior digital and e-commerce roles.
Joshua Sloser is chief commercial officer of Choice Hotels International. He will develop and implement the company’s commercial strategy, overseeing digital channels, including ChoiceHotels.com and the mobile app, revenue management, third-party distribution and customer service to drive growth and market share.
Sloser has more than 20 years of leadership experience across hospitality, restaurant and travel industries. He most recently served as McDonald’s global senior vice president of customer and commercial innovation, Choice said in a statement.
“Choice Hotels continues to capitalize on diversified growth avenues and strong international momentum, as demonstrated in our recent second-quarter performance,” said Pat Pacious, Choice’s president and CEO. “As we accelerate our global expansion and deepen customer engagement, Joshua’s proven ability to drive innovation, lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable commercial outcomes will be instrumental. His franchising experience, paired with expertise in digital, commercial and customer experience, makes him an excellent fit for the chief commercial officer role.”
Prior to McDonald’s, he spent nearly a decade at Hilton Worldwide Holdings in senior digital and e-commerce roles. He has also held leadership positions at airline and travel companies, including America West Airlines, Cendant, Ciber Consulting and Travelocity.
Sloser said he is joining Choice Hotels at a pivotal point in its growth.
“The company’s legacy of innovation, focus on value for franchisees and commitment to guest experiences resonate with me,” he said. “I look forward to working with the team to build on that momentum and help shape the next chapter of commercial success.”
In August, Choice reported second-quarter net income of $81.7 million, down from $87.1 million a year earlier. Its global pipeline exceeded 93,000 rooms, including nearly 77,000 in the U.S.
Noble Investment Group named Marc Dober senior director of asset management.
He will lead asset performance across the portfolio.
Separately, Chris Ascari was recently named director of finance.
Marc Dober is Noble Investment Group’s senior director of asset management. He will lead asset performance across the portfolio, working with operating teams to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency and long-term value.
He has three decades of experience in hospitality revenue management and portfolio strategy, most recently serving as an operating executive at Cerberus Capital Management, where he oversaw a national hotel portfolio, Noble said in a statement.
“Marc offers deep operational insight and a data-driven approach that align with Noble’s strategy for driving asset value,” said Steven Nicholas, Noble’s managing principal and head of asset management. “His leadership will enhance our ability to deliver long-term value across our platform.”
Earlier, he held leadership roles at Lightstone, RLJ Lodging Trust and Goldman Sachs’ CPG platform.
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Stonebridge promoted Jamie Pomeroy to senior vice president of business development.
He joined Stonebridge in May 2023 as vice president of business development.
The company recently named Kevin Dingle chief development officer and Rich Cortese special advisor to the Caribbean.
Jamie Pomeroy is now Stonebridge Cos. senior vice president of business development. He will support Chief Development Officer Kevin Dingle in growing the company’s third-party management business, focusing on owner relationships, new management opportunities and expansion in key markets nationwide.
Pomeroy joined Stonebridge in May 2023 as vice president of business development.
“Jamie has been a driving force behind our growth over this last year,” said Rob Smith, Stonebridge’s CEO. “His thoughtful, strategic approach to development and his ability to foster strong, lasting partnerships set Stonebridge apart in today’s competitive environment. We’re proud to recognize his leadership with this well-earned promotion.”
Pomeroy has nearly a decade of hospitality experience in investments, development, feasibility and owner retention. He said he looks forward to taking on the role and continuing the team’s progress.
“Stonebridge is uniquely positioned for thoughtful, strategic growth—and I look forward to deepening our relationships with owners and partners as we expand our reach in key markets,” Pomeroy said.
Denver-based Stonebridge, founded by Chairman Navin Dimond, is led by CEO Rob Smith. It recently named Kevin Dingle chief development officer and Rich Cortese special advisor to the Caribbean.
Stonebridge Cos. named Kevin Dingle chief development officer.
He joins from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was SVP of development and acquisitions.
The company recently named Rich Cortese special advisor for the Caribbean.
Kevin Dingle is Stonebridge Cos.' new chief development officer. He will lead the firm’s development team and overall strategy.
Dingle, who has more than two decades of hotel real estate experience, joins Stonebridge from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was senior vice president of development and acquisitions, the company said in a statement.
“Kevin brings capital markets knowledge, investor relationships, and a track record of delivering results through all market cycles,” said Rob Smith, Stonebridge’s CEO. “His entrepreneurial background and institutional experience align with our strategy of scalable growth. He reflects the partnership- and relationship-driven approach Stonebridge is known for. We’re pleased to welcome him to the executive team as we expand our platform.”
Before Aimbridge, he co-founded Compass Lodging Advisors, a hotel acquisitions and asset management firm. Dingle began his real estate career at Crow Holdings, where he was vice president of acquisitions and involved in more than $750 million in acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing.
Dingle said he is honored to join Stonebridge during a period of growth and opportunity.
“Rob and the team have built an organization that combines operational strength with entrepreneurial agility,” he said. “I look forward to building on that foundation to deepen owner relationships, expand our footprint, and create long-term value across the portfolio.”
Denver-based Stonebridge, founded by Chairman Navin Dimond, is led by Smith. The company recently named Rich Cortese special advisor for the Caribbean.
Chris Ascari is Noble Investment Group’s new director of finance.
He most recently served as a senior leader at EY-Parthenon.
In June, Noble added Tim Bowes and Mark Klawitter to its asset management team.
Chris Ascari is the new director of finance at Noble Investment Group. He will lead corporate finance initiatives that support the performance and growth of the company’s investment platforms as it expands its institutional investment strategies.
“Chris brings strong technical expertise and a thoughtful, solutions-oriented mindset that will help advance our growing platform,” said George Dabney, Noble's CFO. “His experience and collaborative approach will complement the strategic execution of our investment strategies.”
Ascari brings nearly 15 years of real estate finance experience, most recently as a senior leader in EY-Parthenon’s Transaction Real Estate group. He has led valuations, due diligence and advisory engagements totaling over $50 billion in transaction volume across asset classes and investor types.
Peachtree promoted Jared Schlosser to head of originations for CRE and hotel lending.
He will work with Daniel Siegel, president and principal for CRE.
It originated $1.6 billion in CRE and hotel loans in 2024 and is on pace to exceed $2 billion in 2025.
Jared Schlosser is now head of originations for all commercial real estate and hotel lending at Peachtree Group. He will also continue to lead the firm’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy lending program.
Schlosser will work alongside Daniel Siegel, Peachtree’s president and principal for CRE, who joined in 2022 and has since originated nearly $1.5 billion in commercial real estate loans.
“Jared’s promotion reflects the momentum across our credit platform,” said Siegel. “His leadership in CPACE and broader origination experience make him the ideal choice to lead this next phase of growth.”
Peachtree originated $1.6 billion in hotel and commercial real estate loans in 2024, ranking seventh among investor-driven U.S. lenders, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. It is on track to surpass $2 billion in 2025.
Atlanta-based Peachtree is led by Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO; Jatin Desai, managing principal and CFO and Mitul Patel, principal.
Friedman said that as Peachtree expands its private credit platform, it is strengthening the team and centralizing origination to better serve sponsors across the capital stack.
“Jared has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and this expanded role positions him to help us scale our platform and deepen our impact across commercial real estate," he said.
“It’s been rewarding to help build our lending platform during a pivotal time for the industry,” Schlosser said. “I’m honored to take on this role and look forward to working with our team as we expand our reach, deliver capital solutions and build on our momentum across asset classes.”
Peachtree recently topped out its 10-story, 117-room Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio. In May, it opened its first office outside Atlanta, in Austin, to support its growth strategy focused on Texas’ economy and commercial real estate market.