Chad Crandell

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Mr. Chad Crandell serves as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at CHMWarnick. He co-founded and served as President at Capital Hotel Management, a leading provider of asset management services to owners, developers and investors of hotels and resorts collectively valued at more than $5.0 billion. Mr. Crandell is responsible for overseeing all CHM corporate functions, as well as focusing on client relations, development and deal sourcing. With extensive experience in structuring fair and equitable agreements pertaining to hotel ownership, Mr. Crandell plays an active role in all contract negotiations. He also advises on key operational challenges, including risk mitigation, capital planning and expenditures, and investor-funded capital projects. In addition to serving as the past President of HAMA (Hospitality Asset Managers Association), Mr. Crandell is a spokesperson for CHM and an active advocate for hotel ownership and industry issues, participating and routinely speaking at all major conferences. Mr. Crandell is regularly quoted in industry articles and has authored several chapters and case studies published as part of industry textbooks. Mr. Crandell is a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, is a Certified Hotel Asset Manager (CHAM), and holds a Counselors of Real Estate distinction.