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MIT SHAH<p>Founder & Chief Executive Officer</p>
MIT SHAH<p>Founder & Chief Executive Officer</p>

MIT SHAH

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Noble, Mr. Shah sets the firm’s strategic direction and chairs its Investment Committee, overseeing Noble’s investment discipline, capital allocation framework, and long-term value-creation strategy across the travel and hospitality real estate ecosystem.

Over more than three decades, Mr. Shah has led Noble through multiple market cycles, building a platform grounded in risk management, partnership alignment, and durable cash-flow generation. Under his leadership, Noble has focused on creating institutional-quality assets, scalable operating platforms, and repeatable value-creation initiatives that align investor outcomes with long-term sector fundamentals. His contributions to the evolution of modern hospitality and extended-stay housing have been recognized by Newsweek, which profiled him as one of the most influential South Asian leaders in the United States, as well as by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Magazine, and Georgia Trend for advancing both industry innovation and institutional-grade investment stewardship.

Mr. Shah’s governance experience includes serving as Chair of the Board of La Quinta (NYSE: LQ) and CorePoint Lodging REIT (NYSE: CPLG), where he helped guide both organizations through successful public market realizations for shareholders. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Co-Chairs its Industry Real Estate and Finance Advisory Council, and sits on the owner boards of Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation — providing strategic perspective at the intersection of capital formation, operating performance, and global brand systems.

His leadership extends to long-term institutional stewardship and philanthropy. Mr. Shah has been honored as Executive of the Year by The Pennsylvania State University and is a recipient of the Wake Forest University Distinguished Alumni Award. He is the 2026 recipient of the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award, reflecting a belief that disciplined investment, responsible growth, and enduring community impact can reinforce one another across cycles.

Mr. Shah is serving his fifth term on the Board of Trustees at Wake Forest University, where he chairs the Investment Committee and supports the university’s long-term mission with a focus on prudent capital oversight, governance continuity, and intergenerational resilience.

BEN BRUNT<p>Managing Principal & Chief Investment Officer</p>

BEN BRUNT

Managing Principal & Chief Investment Officer

Mr. Brunt is a managing principal and chief investment officer responsible for leading a team of investment professionals to accomplish Noble’s strategic acquisition and development goals. This involves the sourcing and underwriting of all new investments encompassing individual asset and portfolio acquisitions, land and new development opportunities, market and investment analysis, and brand positioning.

Prior to joining Noble in 2005, Mr. Brunt held senior investment roles at Songy Partners and Hardin Capital. He began his career in hotels with Homestead Village, a mid-scale extended stay lodging brand founded by Security Capital Group, and has nearly 30 years of hospitality industry experience.

Mr. Brunt earned an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BA from Trinity College. He is a former professional violinist and spent two years as a member of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.  Mr. Brunt currently serves on the Board of Counselors for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Midtown Alliance, and the Buckhead Coalition. He is also a member of AHLA's Lodging Investment Council, AHLA's Extended Stay Committee and the Urban Land Institute.

ADI BHOOPATHY<p>Managing Principal & Head of Capital Markets and Transactions</p>

ADI BHOOPATHY

Managing Principal & Head of Capital Markets and Transactions

Mr. Bhoopathy is a managing principal and head of capital markets and transactions responsible for debt relationships, asset dispositions, and transaction management. In addition, he leads contract documentation and closings related to new acquisitions, development, and financing for all investments.

Mr. Bhoopathy has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has participated in more than $6 billion worth of real estate transactions for the Noble organization since joining the firm in 1999. He became a partner in 2006 and is a regular panelist at conferences on lodging, investment, and financing.

Mr. Bhoopathy earned a BS from Cornell University's School of Hospitality and is a past president of the Cornell Georgia Chapter and the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance. He is also a member of the Atlanta Capital Markets Council for the Urban Land Institute and the Governing Board of Woodward Academy. He is a member of Noble’s Fellowship Committee.

STEVEN NICHOLAS<p>Managing Principal & Head of Asset Management</p>

STEVEN NICHOLAS

Managing Principal & Head of Asset Management

Mr. Nicholas is a managing principal and head of asset management responsible for leading Noble's hotel operating strategy and overseeing Noble's third-party hotel operating relationships and asset performance.

Prior to joining Noble in 1997, Mr. Nicholas held senior roles at PROMUS Hotels before its acquisition by Hilton. He has more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience and began his career in hotel operations.

Mr. Nicholas earned an MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and a BA in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. He currently serves as a board member for the American Hotel and Lodging Association, is the Past President and member of the Strategic Advisory Council of the Hotel Asset Manager Association, on the executive board of the Georgia Hospitality and Lodging Association (GHLA), and is a member of Georgia State University's Hospitality Industry Board and Wesleyan School's Diversity Board. Mr. Nicholas is also a member of the Advisory Committee for Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, and is a former President and the current Southeast Vice President of the Cornell Hotel Society. He is a member of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee and Volunteering Committee.

KEVIN GRASS<p>Managing Principal & Head of Design and Development</p>

KEVIN GRASS

Managing Principal & Head of Design and Development

Mr. Grass is a managing principal and head of design and development responsible for leading Noble's project management team to execute renovation, redevelopment, and new construction projects.

Prior to joining Noble in 2005, Mr. Grass was executive vice president for the Winter Construction Company, where he created the hospitality division and managed all construction-related operations. He is a LEED Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council and has more than 35 years of hospitality industry experience.

Mr. Grass earned a BS in Construction Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently serves as a member of Hilton’s Owner Advisory Council and is a past board member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia and the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia. He is a member of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee.

GEORGE DABNEY<p>Managing Principal & Chief Financial Officer</p>

GEORGE DABNEY

Managing Principal & Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Dabney is a managing principal and chief financial officer responsible for institutional fund management, financial administration, and audit oversight. He leads a team responsible for internal and external reporting, treasury operations, risk management, tax, human resources, and information technology.

Prior to joining Noble in 2021, Mr. Dabney was Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Brookfield Hotel Properties (formerly known as Thayer Lodging), the hospitality platform for Brookfield, a $725 billion global alternative asset manager. He has nearly 25 years of hospitality industry experience.

Mr. Dabney earned his MBA in Financial Management from the University of Maryland, holds a BA in Accounting from Penn State University, and started his career at Ernst & Young as a CPA. He is a member of the Penn State University Philanthropy Council Steering Committee for the College of Health and Human Development. In 2019, Penn State's School of Hospitality Management honored him with their Alumni of the Year Award. He is a member of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee.

ANGELA JOHNSON<p>Managing Principal & Head of Global Client Solutions and Strategic Partnerships</p>

ANGELA JOHNSON

Managing Principal & Head of Global Client Solutions and Strategic Partnerships

Ms. Johnson is a Managing Principal and Head of Global Client Solutions and Strategic Partnerships, where she is responsible for managing Noble's client relationships and cultivating innovative new strategies and investment products. Ms. Johnson serves as a member of the Noble Investment Committee.

Before joining Noble in 2024, Ms. Johnson was a Partner at Fifth Wall, where she led a team focused on global capital formation and investor relations. Ms. Johnson has held various capital formation and product development roles at Torchlight Investors, KKR, and Partners Group. Ms. Johnson began her career in hotels at RLJ Development (now RLJ Lodging Trust) where she held acquisitions, capital markets, and portfolio management roles. She has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry.

Ms. Johnson earned a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She is a member of the BBA Advisory Board for the McCombs School of Business, the Texas McCombs Real Estate Center Executive Council, the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC), and New York Women in Real Estate (WX).

DUSTIN FISHER<p>Principal & Head of Acquisitions</p>

DUSTIN FISHER

Principal & Head of Acquisitions

Mr. Fisher is a principal and head of acquisitions responsible for leading Noble’s acquisitions strategy and supporting capital deployment across the firm’s investment platform. His role includes the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of individual asset and portfolio acquisitions and advancing strategic growth initiatives.

He joined Noble in 2008 and has more than 15 years of hospitality industry experience.

Mr. Fisher earned a BS from the Wake Forest University School of Business.

LISA SMITH<p>Senior Vice President</p>

LISA SMITH

Senior Vice President

Ms. Smith is senior vice president of asset management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2003, Ms. Smith held numerous roles in hotel sales, marketing, revenue management, and operations. She has more than 25 years of hospitality industry experience.

Ms. Smith earned a BS in Family & Consumer Sciences from Georgia Southern University.

JUDD LEDET<p>Senior Vice President</p>

JUDD LEDET

Senior Vice President

Mr. Ledet is senior vice president of development.

Prior to joining Noble in 2006, Mr. Ledet was with Winter Construction. He has nearly 20 years of hospitality industry experience.

Mr. Ledet earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a former board member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia. He is a member of Noble’s Fellowship Committee.

VALERIE PAYNE<p>Vice President</p>

VALERIE PAYNE

Vice President

Ms. Payne is vice president of treasury services.

Prior to joining Noble in 1997, Ms. Payne held senior roles at PROMUS Hotels before its acquisition by Hilton. She has nearly 40 years of hospitality industry experience.

Ms. Payne earned a BS in Business Management from Bowling Green University and is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals. She is a member of Noble’s Fellowship Committee.

JEFF PENNINGTON<p>Vice President</p>

JEFF PENNINGTON

Vice President

Mr. Pennington is vice president of financial planning and analysis.

Prior to joining Noble in 2008, Mr. Pennington held corporate finance roles at Delta Airlines. He has more than 15 years of industry experience.

Mr. Pennington earned a BBA from Emory University and an MBA from Georgia Tech University. He is a member of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee.

JOHN JIMENEZ<p>Vice President</p>

JOHN JIMENEZ

Vice President

Mr. Jimenez is vice president of eCommerce.

Prior to joining Noble in 2012, he has held roles at Marriott International, Pyramid Hotel Group and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. He has more than 15 years of hospitality industry experience.

Mr. Jimenez earned a BS from Moody Bible Institute and an MBA from Augsburg College. He is a current board member for Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International and Marriott’s Digital Franchise Advisory Board. 

DAN KONZELMANN<p>Vice President</p>

DAN KONZELMANN

Vice President

Mr. Konzelmann is vice president of investments.

Prior to joining Noble in 2013, Mr. Konzelmann held investment and business development roles with Davidson Hospitality Group. He has more than 15 years of hospitality industry experience.

Mr. Konzelmann earned a BS from Cornell University. He is a member of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) Planning Committee, the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance, and the Georgia Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society. He is also a member of Noble’s Volunteering Committee.

EMILY FEENEY<p>Vice President</p>

EMILY FEENEY

Vice President

Emily Feeney is vice president of capital markets and transactions.

Prior to joining Noble in 2019, she held leadership roles at Hodges Ward Elliott and Bennett Hospitality. She has more than ten years of industry experience.

Ms. Feeney earned a BS from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the College of Charleston. She is a board member of the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance and is a member of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee.

DENISE KAUBLE<p>Vice President</p>

DENISE KAUBLE

Vice President

Ms. Kauble is vice president of asset management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2021, Ms. Kauble held senior operational and revenue leadership roles with McKibbon Hospitality, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International. She has more than 20 years of industry experience.

Ms. Kauble earned a BS from St. Petersburg College and is a member of Noble’s Volunteering Committee.

RYAN MAHER<p>Vice President</p>

RYAN MAHER

Vice President

Mr. Maher is a vice president of investments.

Prior to joining Noble in 2022, Mr. Maher held investment roles with CHC Hotel Capital and Concord Hospitality. He has nearly 20 years of industry experience.

Mr. Maher earned a BS and MBA from North Carolina State University.

JENNIFER EAGER<p>Vice President</p>

JENNIFER EAGER

Vice President

Ms. Eager is vice president of fund and corporate accounting.

Prior to joining Noble in 2023, she served as Controller and interim Chief Financial Officer at Stoneweg US. She has nearly 15 years of technical accounting and reporting experience in the public and private sectors.

Ms. Eager earned a BS from the University of South Florida and a MS from the University of Southern California. She holds a CPA and a CFE license.

ÁINE CRONIN<p>Vice President</p>

ÁINE CRONIN

Vice President

Ms. Cronin is a vice president of client solutions.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Ms. Cronin was at Rockbridge, where she was responsible for capital raising and investor relations initiatives.  She has more than 15 years of investor relations experience. 

Ms. Cronin earned a BA from Saint Anselm College and an MA from Kings College London.  She holds the Series 7 and Series 63 licenses. 

JOHN BIANCO<p>Vice President</p>

JOHN BIANCO

Vice President

Mr. Bianco is vice president of design and development.

Prior to joining Noble in 2023, Mr. Bianco held leadership roles in development and project management with WaterWalk Real Estate Development and WoodSpring Hotels. He has more than 20 years of commercial construction and development experience.

KATHERINE SEITZ<p>Compliance Officer</p>

KATHERINE SEITZ

Compliance Officer

Ms. Seitz is the compliance officer responsible for the oversight and administration of Noble’s regulatory and compliance functions. She helps provide leadership for Noble’s organizational responsibility endeavors.

Prior to joining Noble in 2023, Ms. Seitz was corporate counsel for Carter’s, Inc. She has practiced law and served as in-house counsel focusing on real estate and corporate services for nearly twenty years.

Ms. Seitz earned her bachelor’s and juris doctor degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

RENEE MILLETT<p>Senior Director</p>

RENEE MILLETT

Senior Director

Ms. Millett is senior director of design and development.

Prior to joining Noble in 2019, Ms. Millett held leadership roles in development and project management. She has more than 15 years of industry experience and nearly 20 years of development expertise.

Ms. Millett earned a BS and MBA from Cornell University. She is a member of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee and Volunteering Committee.

BILL STAUDUHAR<p>Senior Director</p>

BILL STAUDUHAR

Senior Director

Mr. Stauduhar is senior director of design and development.

Prior to joining Noble in 2018, Mr. Stauduhar held leadership roles in development and project management with Omni Hotels and Resorts, CBRE, Marriott Vacation Club, and Beck. He has more than 30 years of commercial construction and development experience.

Mr. Stauduhar earned a BS from Iowa State University.

OWEN BERRY<p>Senior Director</p>

OWEN BERRY

Senior Director

Mr. Berry is a senior director of design and development.

Prior to joining Noble in 2022, Mr. Berry held roles with LM Consultants and Lighthouse Consulting Group. He has more than five years of design and commercial construction experience.

Mr. Berry earned a BS from the University of Miami. He is a registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects. He is a member of Noble’s Fellowship Committee and Summer Analyst Committee.

BRADLEY NELSON<p>Senior Director</p>

BRADLEY NELSON

Senior Director

Mr. Nelson is senior director of facilities.

Prior to joining Noble in 2023, Mr. Nelson held roles with Spire Hospitality, Sage Hospitality, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Concord Hospitality. He has more than 30 years of industry experience.

Mr. Nelson earned a BS from Dyke College of Ohio and Ashworth College and has a hospitality facilities executive certification.

WILL CHAPPELL<p>Senior Director</p>

WILL CHAPPELL

Senior Director

Will Chappell is senior director of design and development.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Mr. Chappell worked for Toll Brothers Apartment Living, Wood Partners, Bovis Lend Lease, and other local Atlanta general contracting firms. He has more than 35 years of commercial construction and development experience.

Mr. Chappell earned a BS from Auburn University. He holds an active general contractor’s license for the State of Georgia, is a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council, and is a past board member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia.

MARC DOBER<p>Senior Director</p>

MARC DOBER

Senior Director

Mr. Dober is a senior director of asset management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, Mr. Dober served as an operating executive at Cerberus Capital Management, where he oversaw performance for a national hotel portfolio. He has more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience and has held leadership roles at Lightstone, RLJ Lodging Trust, and the Goldman Sachs platform, CPG.

Mr. Dober earned a BS from the College of Charleston and holds a certification in hotel real estate and asset management from Cornell University.

TIM BOWES<p>Senior Director</p>

TIM BOWES

Senior Director

Mr. Bowes is senior director of asset management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, Mr. Bowes held senior strategy, sales, revenue, and operational roles with Hospitality Investors Trust, Crescent Hotels and Resorts, and Marriott International. He has more than 30 years of industry experience.

Mr. Bowes earned a BS from James Madison University.

GARY WOMACK<p>Senior Director</p>

GARY WOMACK

Senior Director

Mr. Womack is senior director of design and development.

Prior to rejoining Noble in 2026, Mr. Womack served as senior vice president of design and construction at Loews Hotels & Co. and chief development officer at Terra Bridge Innovations in Technology. He has more than two decades of hospitality development and commercial construction experience.

Mr. Womack earned a BS from Georgia Tech University.

SCARLETT REVERON<p>Director</p>

SCARLETT REVERON

Director

Scarlett Reveron is director of communications.

Ms. Reveron joined Noble in 2012 and has more than 15 years of industry experience.

Ms. Reveron earned a BS from Montana State University. She is the chair of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee and is a member of Noble’s Volunteering Committee and Fellowship Committee.

BO ZHANG<p>Director</p>

BO ZHANG

Director

Mr. Zhang is director of Asset Management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2020, Mr. Zhang held asset management roles at Horwath HTL. He has more than five years of industry experience.

Mr. Zhang earned a BS from Cornell University and is a member of the Cornell Hotel Society Georgia Chapter.

MICHAEL HALL<p>Director</P>

MICHAEL HALL

Director

Mr. Hall is director of transitions.

Prior to joining Noble in 2022, Mr. Hall held senior asset management and revenue management roles with CorePoint Lodging, LaQuinta by Wyndham, and Extended Stay Hotels. He has more than 20 years of industry experience.

Mr. Hall earned a BS from Wofford College.

ROB SPANOS<p>Director</p>

ROB SPANOS

Director

Mr. Spanos is director of transitions.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Mr. Spanos held senior asset management and revenue management roles with Aimbridge Hospitality and Extended Stay America. He brings nearly 20 years of industry experience.

Mr. Spanos earned a BS from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and holds a CRME certification from HSMAI.

KAM BATCHELOR<p>Director</p>

KAM BATCHELOR

Director

Mr. Batchelor is director of fund and corporate accounting.

Prior to joining Noble in 2023, Mr. Batchelor held leadership roles with One10 and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has nearly 15 years of audit, tax, fund management, and REIT compliance experience in the public and private sectors.

Mr. Batchelor earned a BS and MS from the University of Florida and is a CPA.

TEDRA GEORGE<p>Director</p>

TEDRA GEORGE

Director

Ms. George is director of asset management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Ms. George held numerous operational leadership roles with Peachtree Group and Vision Hospitality Group. She has 20 years of industry experience.

Ms. George attended Jacksonville State University.

MARK KLAWITTER<p>Director</p>

MARK KLAWITTER

Director

Mr. Klawitter is director of asset management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, Mr. Klawitter held senior operations and revenue leadership roles with Extended Stay America, where he spent more than 25 years supporting the growth and performance of the brand’s national portfolio. He has more than 25 years of industry experience.

CHRIS ASCARI<p>Director</p>

CHRIS ASCARI

Director

Mr. Ascari is Director of Finance.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, he served as a Senior Director within EY-Parthenon’s Transaction Real Estate group. He has nearly fifteen years of real estate finance experience and has led valuation, diligence, and strategic advisory engagements representing more than $50.0 billion in transaction volume across real estate asset classes and investor types.

Mr. Ascari earned a BBA from the University of Georgia and an MS from the University of Virginia. He is a CPA and is accredited in business valuation (ABV).

DEWITT LOVELACE<p>Director</p>

DEWITT LOVELACE

Director

Mr. Lovelace is a director of design and development.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Mr. Lovelace held project management roles with Prestwick and Alliance Residential Company. He has more than five years of industry experience.

Mr. Lovelace earned a BS from the University of Mississippi.

TOM EMBRY<p>Director</p>

TOM EMBRY

Director

Tom Embry is director of asset management.

Prior to joining Noble in 2026, Mr. Embry served as Regional Director of Operations for Extended Stay America and held numerous leadership roles at WoodSpring Suites. He has more than 20 years of industry experience.

Mr. Embry attended Western Kentucky University.

JAMES STEWART<p>Director</p>

JAMES STEWART

Director

Mr. Stewart is director of Treasury.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Mr. Stewart held treasury management positions with Inspire Brands and Carter’s. He has more than fifteen years of financial services experience supporting accounting, finance, treasury, and investor relations functions.

Mr. Stewart earned a BS from the Georgia Tech University and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. He is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and a member of the Association of Financial Professionals. He is a member of Noble’s Volunteering Committee.

CAT NGUYEN<p>Director</p>

CAT NGUYEN

Director

Ms. Nguyen is Director of Accounting.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, she served as Director of UK Accounting at Cortland and began her career with Ernst & Young.

Ms. Nguyen earned dual bachelor’s degrees from Georgia State University and is a CPA. She is a member of Noble's Summer Analyst Committee.

OMAR MONT-LOUIS<p>Director</p>

OMAR MONT-LOUIS

Director

Mr. Mont-Louis is director of capital expenditures and facilities.

Prior to joining Noble in 2026, Mr. Mont-Louis held senior facilities and engineering leadership roles with Remington Hospitality, FirstService Residential, French Quarter Hospitality, Magnolia Hotels, and Marriott International. He has more than 30 years of industry experience.

Mr. Mont-Louis earned associate’s degrees from Texas A&M University and Houston City College. He holds a Certified Facility Manager designation and is a LEED Green Associate.

BRANDON ALEXANDER<p>Director</p>

BRANDON ALEXANDER

Director

Mr. Alexander is Director of Tax.

Prior to joining Noble in 2026, Mr. Alexander spent nearly a decade with Koch Industries, where he led company-wide state tax positions, transactional tax impacts, and consolidated state tax reporting. He brings more than 15 years of experience across federal, state, and international tax compliance, tax accounting, audit support, and strategic tax planning. Earlier in his career, Mr. Alexander held tax leadership roles with Booz Allen Hamilton.

He earned a BS from Virginia Commonwealth University.

SYDNEY PAYNE<p>Manager</p>

SYDNEY PAYNE

Manager

Ms. Payne is a development manager.

She joined Noble in 2012 and has more than ten years of industry experience.

Ms. Payne earned a BBA from Georgia Southwestern University, an MBA from Louisiana State University-Shreveport, and has a certificate in construction project management from Kennesaw State University. She is a member of Noble’s Organizational Responsibility Committee.

MICHAEL WORRELL<p>Manager</p>

MICHAEL WORRELL

Manager

Mr. Worrell is Pre-Development Manager of Design and Development.

Prior to joining Noble, he held investment management positions in pre-development, construction management, and investment analysis at HC Government Realty Trust and Rooker Properties.  

Mr. Worrell earned a BS from Georgia Institute of Technology.

RIDGE SLATER<p>Senior Associate</p>

RIDGE SLATER

Senior Associate

Mr. Slater is an investment senior associate.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Mr. Slater held hotel real estate roles with Eastdil Secured and JLL. He has five years of industry experience.

Mr. Slater holds a BS from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and is an active member of the Cornell Hotel Society Georgia Chapter. He is a member of Noble’s Summer Analyst Committee and Fellowship Committee.

ARJUN SHAH<p>Senior Associate</p>

ARJUN SHAH

Senior Associate

Mr. Shah is an investment senior associate.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, he held real estate roles with Blackstone and Wheelock Street Capital. He has five years of industry experience.

Mr. Shah earned a BS from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s in Financial Technology and Analytics from Wake Forest University. He is a member of Noble’s Summer Analyst Committee.

DAVID LESORGEN<p>Associate</p>

DAVID LESORGEN

Associate

Mr. Lesorgen is a financial planning and analysis associate.

Prior to joining Noble in 2022, Mr. Lesorgen held financial roles at CatchMark Timber Trust. He has eight years of corporate finance and financial modeling experience in the public and private real estate sectors.

Mr. Lesorgen earned a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Emory University. He is a member of Noble’s Fellowship Committee.

SAM WITNER<p>Associate</p>

SAM WITNER

Associate

Mr. Witner is an investment associate.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, Mr. Witner held investment roles with Peachtree Group.  He has more than five years of industry experience.

Mr. Witner earned a BS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

ERIN SHEPPARD<p>Associate</p>

ERIN SHEPPARD

Associate

Ms. Sheppard is a client solutions associate. 

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, Ms. Sheppard served as a Marketing Analyst for Stockbridge. She has nearly five years of experience.

Ms. Sheppard earned a BA from Georgia State University. She is a member of Noble’s Summer Analyst Committee.

SHIVANSH ANAND<p>Senior Analyst</p>

SHIVANSH ANAND

Senior Analyst

Mr. Anand is a capital markets senior analyst.

Prior to joining Noble in 2023, Mr. Anand was a summer analyst with the firm. Mr. Anand earned a BS from Emory University and is a member of Noble’s Summer Analyst Committee.

JONATHAN ALEXANDER<p>Analyst</p>

JONATHAN ALEXANDER

Analyst

Mr. Alexander is an asset management analyst.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, Mr. Alexander was a summer analyst at Invitation Homes. Mr. Alexander earned a BS from the Georgia Institute of Technology's Scheller School of Business.

LANDON WATTS<p>Analyst</p>

LANDON WATTS

Analyst

Mr. Watts is an asset management analyst.

Prior to joining Noble in 2025, Mr. Watts was a financial analyst at Synovus.

He earned a BBA from the University of Georgia.

ANGEL WALKER<p>Coordinator</p>

ANGEL WALKER

Coordinator

Ms. Walker is a coordinator.

Prior to joining Noble in 2016, Ms. Walker worked for EMSI and Primerica. She has nearly ten years of industry experience.

Ms. Walker earned a BS from Georgia Southern University. She is a member of Noble’s Volunteering Committee.

MARIAH HOWARD<p>Coordinator</p>

MARIAH HOWARD

Coordinator

Ms. Howard is a coordinator.

Prior to joining Noble in 2022, Ms. Howard worked for The Skye Group and Steadfast Companies. She has more than 5 years of industry experience.

Ms. Howard earned a BS from Coastal Carolina University. She is a member of Noble’s Fellowship Committee and Summer Analyst Committee.

BREYANA SLAY<p>Contract Administrator & Project Accountant</p>

BREYANA SLAY

Contract Administrator & Project Accountant

Breyana Slay is a contract administrator and project accountant.

Prior to joining Noble in 2024, she held position at Pattillo Construction and Oldcastle Infrastructure and has more than five years of project management and commercial construction experience.  

Ms. Slay earned a BA from the Art Institute of Atlanta. She is a member of Noble’s Fellowship Committee.

DEANN TITRE<p>Coordinator</p>

DEANN TITRE

Coordinator

Ms. Titre is a coordinator.

Prior to joining Noble in 2023, Ms. Titre worked for The Goal Group Inc and The State Bar of GA. She has more than 15 years of industry experience.

She is a member of Noble’s Summer Analyst Committee.

RODNEY WILLIAMS<p>Senior Advisor</p>

RODNEY WILLIAMS

Senior Advisor

Mr. Williams is a senior advisor and a member of the investment committee. From 2004 through 2020, Mr. Williams was a Noble principal. He was previously managing principal with Hardin Capital, a joint venture between DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners and Hardin Construction, where he led investment and asset management activities. Mr. Williams previously held senior executive roles with Coopers & Lybrand, InterContinental Hotels, and Laventhol & Horwath. He has more than 40 years of hospitality industry experience and began his career in hotel operations.

Mr. Williams earned a BA in Business and French from Rutgers University. He currently serves on the owner's advisory board for Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

JOEL EISEMANN<p>Senior Advisor</p>

JOEL EISEMANN

Senior Advisor

Mr. Eisemann is a senior advisor.

He most recently served as Chief Development Officer, Americas for IHG Hotels & Resorts before retiring in 2022 after eleven years. Under his leadership, IHG launched five new brands in the Americas and grew to approximately 5,000 hotels open and in the pipeline. Previously, Mr. Eisemann was with Marriott International for twenty-nine years as Chief Development Officer of Select-Service and Extended-Stay Brands, Chief Owner & Franchise Relations Officer, EVP of Global Asset Management, and SVP of Lodging Development in Asia Pacific.

Mr. Eisemann earned a Master of Professional Studies from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and an A.B. in Economics from Stanford University. He is a member of the AHLA Hospitality Investment Roundtable, a past member of the AHLA Board, and a past co-chairman of the AHLA HotelPAC. Mr. Eisemann is also a member of the Cornell Center for Real Estate and Finance.

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