Thomas Eckert

Chesapeake Lodging Trust operates as a self-advised real estate investment trust. It engages in the management and operation of hotels. The firm focuses on investments primarily in upper-upscale hotels in major business and convention markets. Its portfolio includes The Royal Palm, Hyatt Regency, Le Meridien, JW Marriott, Hotel Adagio, Ace Hotel, Hilton Checkers, Homewood Suites, and Hotel Indigo. The company was founded by Douglas W. Vicari and James L. Francis on June 12, 2009 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Celotex Corp. manufactures foam insulation products for homes. The private company is based in Tampa, FL.

Capital Automotive Real Estate Services, Inc. provides real estate financing services. The firm offers sales-leaseback, investment funding, merger and acquisition support It provides services in Texas, Ohio, Maryland, and Illinois. The company was founded by Thomas D. Eckert & David S. Kay in October 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

DuPont Fabros Technology LP operates as a real estate investment trust. It owns, develops, operates and manages large-scale wholesale data center facilities. The firm leases its wholesale data centers to tenants, including national and international technology companies. The company was founded on March 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Gramercy Property Trust operates as an investor and asset manager of commercial real estate, which engages in acquiring and managing single and multi-tenant office properties and a portfolio of specialty retail assets which include retail bank branches, fitness centers and rental car facilities through a net leasing system. The company was founded in April 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of PulteGroup, Inc., Pulte Home Co. LLC is a company that partners with well-known building materials suppliers to ensure top quality in every home. Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Pulte Home Co. offers excellent service to help customers find their dream home. The company specializes in new construction homes with a strong foundation, innovative floor plans, and personalization.