David J. Grissen

Chairman of the Board, Former Group President, Marriott International, Inc.

Independent

Director since 2013

Board Chair since 2021

Age: 66

BOARD COMMITTEES

• Audit, ACFE

• Nominating and Corporate Governance

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Joined Marriott International, Inc., a global operator of hotels and related lodging facilities, in 1986 with his most recent role being Group President, Americas since 2020 until his retirement in 2021

• Various positions at Marriott including Group President; Group President, Americas; President, Americas; Executive Vice President of the Eastern Region; Senior Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region and Senior Vice President of Finance and Business Development

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Leadership experience with a complex organization that includes franchised, managed and owned operations

• Building marketing platforms with multiple portfolio brands

• Acquisitions and integration

EDUCATION

BA, Michigan State University 
MBA, Loyola University Chicago

ALSO...

David implemented the 4 Disciplines of Execution because he saw how employees understanding how their day-to-day activities relate to the company’s overall business results made them feel they were all working towards a common goal and they make a difference and have a voice.

David, a long-time runner, served as Vice Chairman of Back On My Feet, a non-profit whose mission is helping the homeless via a structured running program.

OTHER PUBLIC BOARDS

• Chatham Lodging Trust (2022 – present)

Former

• Good Times Restaurants Inc. (2005 – 2010)