The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced 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. 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. Dina Winder, Highgate, CHAM –President

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 (CHAM), she serves on the AHLA ForWard Advisory Board and leads the Highgate women’s initiative. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and an MBA from University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

About HAMA

HAMA members are involved in asset management, acquisition, financing and disposition of hotels and resorts and are directly responsible for making decisions concerning capital investments, renovations, asset repositioning, operational policies and management selection. The association's mission is to, "Further the knowledge and skills of our members, facilitate peer relationships, and serve as the collective voice of members and hospitality asset owners." Its U.S. members represent more than 3,500 hotels and resorts across every major brand, accounting for 775,000 hotel rooms, 250,000 employees, $40 billion in annual revenue and $3 billion in capital expenditures. The organization boasts an additional 245 international affiliate members, as well.