BETHESDA, Md., March 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company
(the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a lodging-focused real estate
investment trust that owns a portfolio of 36 premium hotels and
resorts in the United States,
today announced that Bill Tennis,
its long-time Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will
retire effective June 30, 2024. Mr.
Tennis, who joined the Company in 2010, has played a leading role
in representing the Company in many of its strategic decisions and
has been a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and other
Company executives. Mr. Tennis received his undergraduate degree
from Harvard University and
his juris doctor from The New York
University School of Law. His legal career spanned private
practice in New York City, legal
and business roles at Marriott International, and concluded with
his contributions to DiamondRock's success.
"Bill has been an indispensable part of the leadership team at
DiamondRock. His thoughtfulness, intelligence and unique
perspective allowed the Company to make better decisions, which
have contributed to many of our milestone achievements over the
last 14 years. We wish him great happiness in his well-earned
retirement," stated Mark Brugger,
President and Chief Executive Officer of DiamondRock Hospitality
Company.
The Company has engaged Heidrick & Struggles to conduct a
nationwide search for a new legal counsel.
About the Company
DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate
investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of
geographically diversified hotels concentrated in leisure
destinations and top gateway markets. The Company currently owns 36
premium quality hotels with over 9,700 rooms. The Company has
strategically positioned its portfolio to be operated both under
leading global brand families as well as independent boutique
hotels in the lifestyle segment. For further information on the
Company and its portfolio, please visit DiamondRock Hospitality
Company's website at www.drhc.com.
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SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company