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Company Overview:
Executive Team Bios
Les Bentley – Chairman
Les Bentley has over 35 years of experience in the hotel industry. He has proven expertise in leading successful executive teams, negotiating and supervising
management/consulting contracts and delivering expected profits to the bottom line. Before founding Aimbridge Hospitality, he was President of Wyndham Hotels
and Resorts. He led the brand and operations of all Wyndham divisions including Wyndham Hotels, Wyndham Resorts, Wyndham Grand Heritage Hotels and
Wyndham Garden Hotels which encompassed over 200 properties with 45,000 rooms and more than 25,000 employees. Bentley has long been synonymous with
Wyndham and helped guide the brand’s growth from just a handful of hotels into one of the nation’s leading upscale hotel and resort brands. Prior to joining
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Bentley spent eight years with Marriott Hotels in Chicago, Austin, and Denver. In 1985 his career led him to Wyndham where he
served as Vice President of Operations. In 1989, Bentley became Partner in the Wyndham Hotel Management Company, only to move up again in 1990 as
President of the Wyndham Garden Hotel division. In 1997, he was named the Chief Operating Officer for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, where he was
responsible for all hotels operating under the Wyndham brand. Mr. Bentley has a B.S. degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Penn St. University.
Bentley serves on the Hilton Owners Council for the Embassy Suites Brand Advisory Board.
Dave Johnson – President & CEO
Dave Johnson oversees the management of Aimbridge’s entire portfolio consisting of over 250 hotels and over $650 million in annual revenue. Through his
dedication and leadership, Aimbridge is already being recognized as one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the United States. Aimbridge
Hospitality’s portfolio includes assets under ownership and management from Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Hyatt Hotels. Prior to joining Aimbridge, he spent 17
years at Wyndham International helping them grow from 10 hotels to over 200 at the time of his departure. While at Wyndham, Johnson served in various
capacities including Executive Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer and President of Wyndham Hotels, overseeing approximately 15,000 employees and
responsible for approximately 1.5 billion dollars in annual revenue.
Mr. Johnson received his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University in Business Economics, graduating with highest honors. Mr. Johnson currently
serves on several Boards of Directors including: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, Meeting Professionals International, and Active
International, and was recently on the Board of Directors for Gaylord Entertainment (GET-NYSE). Johnson serves on the Hilton Owners Council, is Chairman of
the Doubletree Brand Advisory Board and was most recently named to Starwood’s Real Estate Development Advisory Board. In 2003, he was named as one of
the 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales & Marketing by HSMAI.
Judy Hendrick – Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Judy Hendrick joined Aimbridge in 2008 and has 22 years of hospitality experience. She is responsible for the company's debt and equity capital sourcing and
structuring for acquisitions, development and redevelopment of hotels, and management of the financial, cash management and real estate aspects of all
properties and partnerships. Ms. Hendrick plays a key role in guiding Aimbridge's investment and business development strategies. Prior to joining Aimbridge,
Ms. Hendrick served in several senior management positions with Wyndham International during her successful 16-year tenure, including Executive Vice
President and Chief Investment Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. Her 28 years of experience in finance and real estate also include
positions with major financial institutions such as Chase Manhattan, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and First Republic Bank. She has provided financial
advisory services to select corporate clients, including commercial portfolio management for major public real estate investment trusts. Ms. Hendrick holds a B.S.
degree from Kansas State University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas. She currently serves on several Boards including: The
Leadership Exchange (New York); and Dallas Chamber of Commerce Executive Women's Roundtable.
