Ross H. Bierkan
Chief Investment Officer at RLJ Development LLC
Profile
Ross H.
Bierkan was the founder of The Plasencia Group, Inc. (founded in 1993) where he held the title of Vice President in 2000.
He is currently the Director at the University of Mary Washington Foundation, Chief Investment Officer at RLJ Development LLC (since 2011), and a Member-Hotel Development Council at The Urban Land Institute.
Previously, he served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee at RLJ Lodging Trust (2016-2018), President & Chief Executive Officer at Rangers Sub I LLC, and Director at the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Mr. Bierkan obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University.
Ross H. Bierkan active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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RLJ Development LLC
RLJ Development LLC Investment ManagersFinance RLJ Development LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of RLJ Lodging Trust founded in 2000 by Robert L. Johnson and Tom J. Baltimore. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda. | Chief Investment Officer | 2011-09-06 |
The Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
University of Mary Washington Foundation
University of Mary Washington Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The University of Mary Washington Foundation provides, accepts, manages, and administers private resources of the University. The firm supports scholarships, academic programs, student activities, campus buildings, campus enhancements, and special events for Mary Washington alumni. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Fredericksburg, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ross H. Bierkan
Companies | Position | End |
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RLJ LODGING TRUST | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-07-31 |
The Plasencia Group, Inc.
The Plasencia Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Plasencia Group, Inc. provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in Tampa, FL. The company was founded by Ross H. Bierkan. | Founder | 1999-12-31 |
Rangers Sub I LLC
Rangers Sub I LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Rangers Sub I LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Ross H. Bierkan
Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
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RLJ LODGING TRUST | Finance |
Private companies | 6 |
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RLJ Development LLC
RLJ Development LLC Investment ManagersFinance RLJ Development LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of RLJ Lodging Trust founded in 2000 by Robert L. Johnson and Tom J. Baltimore. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda. | Finance |
The Plasencia Group, Inc.
The Plasencia Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Plasencia Group, Inc. provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in Tampa, FL. The company was founded by Ross H. Bierkan. | Finance |
The Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Consumer Services |
Rangers Sub I LLC
Rangers Sub I LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Rangers Sub I LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Consumer Services |
University of Mary Washington Foundation
University of Mary Washington Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The University of Mary Washington Foundation provides, accepts, manages, and administers private resources of the University. The firm supports scholarships, academic programs, student activities, campus buildings, campus enhancements, and special events for Mary Washington alumni. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Fredericksburg, VA. | Commercial Services |
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