The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) has revealed its 2026 board of directors, with Highgate‘s Dina Winder serving as president.
The 2026 board of directors includes:
Dina Winder, Highgate — president
Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust — VP
Emily Miller, Atrium Holding Company — membership chair
Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts — treasurer
Justin Epps, BARINGS — marketing chair
John Paulsen, hotelAVE — education chair
Carly Thorp, Rockbridge — international chair
Adam Tegge, Ashford — at-large board member
Chad Sorensen, CHMWarnick — 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,” Winder said. “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.”
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,” Winder added. “I hope to offer this opportunity to other asset managers as they expand their own careers.”
With more than two decades of hospitality experience, Winder currently serves as EVP of asset management for Highgate. 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.
