Howard Isaacson Email Address

Founder

RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on acquiring premium-branded.

Howard B. Isaacson 703.795.5778hbisaacson@gmail.com Leadership Philosophy “Personal, direct, and fair leadership is the benchmark that forms the foundation of profitability for investors.” As a senior asset management leader specializing in hotel operations, I’m known for increasing revenue, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability and for my analytical approach when balancing opportunities and risks against desired performance. With a career in the hospitality industry I’ve acquired vast industry insight and deep experience working with hotel management teams at some of the nation’s top management companies earning me the distinction of being an industry expert when it comes to asset managing hotels. I launched and lead Asset Management, Risk Management, and Accounting practices responsible for $400M in EBITDA, and $1.2B in total revenue partnering w/15 management companies to maximize profitability at 122 hotels, 9 of which being personally asset managed by me. My success formula focuses on 5 key areas: revenue maximization, forecasting, guest satisfaction/brand compliance, financial performance, and asset protection. Leadership Highlights: •Designed and lead Asset Management, Risk Management, and Accounting functions for RLJ. •Oversee $400M in EBITDA and >$1B in total revenue generated by hotel portfolio. •Took two companies public. Re-positioned assets while adding staff to execute policies and procedures. •Hired as MeriStar’s 1st CFO. Managed financial functions for 46-hotel company w/$160M in revenue. •Past International President, Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals •Co-Author, 9th and 11th Editions, Uniform Systems of Accounts for the Lodging Industry ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Profile: •Visionary Leadership •Multi-Million Dollar Turnarounds •Revenue Management Strategist •Leader of Growth and Profitability •Drive EBITDA on Behalf of Ownership Groups/Investors •Board Experience/Key Advisor