Great Teams with Magnetic Cultures and a Commitment to Excellence Build Great Companies.

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Read Bio

Before founding Castle Peak and Trailborn, Ben spent his career investing in platforms and advising businesses at Goldman Sachs, TPG ($229 billion under management), and Sixth Street ($75 billion under management). He has worked on over $10 billion of transactions in commercial real estate, restructurings, private equity, and early stage equity investments. Ben is a graduate of Middlebury College. When Ben gets outside, you’ll find him hiking in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains with his wife Caroline and their son James, or fly fishing on the Eagle River. Ben is a member of the Investment Committee.

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Read Bio

Before founding Castle Peak and Trailborn, Mike worked in real estate private equity and investment banking at Goldman Sachs before spending the next 10 years building and operating real estate and hospitality businesses as a co-founder of Compass, co-founder of Rise, and a member of the early leadership team at Maple. He also spent time working at Airbnb in the early days while in business school. Mike is a graduate of Cornell University and received an MBA from Stanford GSB. When Mike gets outside, you’ll find him hiking with his wife Sam searching for the highest peak, or on the golf course in search of his swing. Mike is a member of the Investment Committee.

Senior Managing Director, Investments

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, David served in various real estate advisory and investment roles at Cushman & Wakefield, Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust and GPC Partners, a multi-strategy real estate investment firm, where he led new investment and capital markets activity. David is a graduate of Yale University. When David gets outside, you’ll find him waterskiing on Lake Waramaug or working off a night full of s’mores hiking the Litchfield Hills in Western Connecticut. David is a member of the Investment Committee.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Gregg spent more than 15 years at Madison International Realty as a Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, responsible for the fund accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions. He also spent 7 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as an audit manager in the Investment Management Group. Gregg is a graduate of James Madison University and a Certified Public Accountant. When Gregg gets outside, you’ll find him hiking in Maine with his wife Vanessa and their kids Evelyn, Bruce, and Jack or coaching them on the ballfields near their home on the Jersey Shore.

MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAPITAL FORMATION

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Eric founded UpWind Real Estate Partners, a real estate placement firm. Before Upwind, Eric spent nine years at Tishman Speyer, where he worked in acquisitions, asset management, and development, ultimately co-managing the firm's US Equity Capital Markets group. Eric is a graduate of Trinity College and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. When Eric gets outside, you’ll find him kiteboarding, skiing, or hiking all over the world.

Principal, Development

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Laron served as the Chief Development Officer at LOGE Camps, where he led the company’s development and construction discipline. He previously led hospitality and residential destination developments with Replay Destinations, Soho House, and others.  Laron is a graduate of Arizona State University and received his Master's, with Honors, from the University of Southern California.  When Laron gets outside, you'll find him wakesurfing with his wife, Rachel and three daughters Londyn, Riley, and Maddie on lakes and reservoirs near their home in Utah or skiing Powder Monkey at Park City Mountain.

Senior Vice President, Construction

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Alan was with Highgate Hotels where he oversaw the West Coast development portfolio. Throughout his career, Alan has worked across every discipline of the real estate development process: as an Architect, Contractor, 3rd Party Owner’s Rep, and Owner/Developer. Alan is a graduate of Cooper Union with an accredited Architecture degree. When Alan gets outside, you’ll find him mountain biking the backtrails of the San Gabriel mountain range, or playing it a little safer on hikes with his son River.

Originations

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Nikko specialized in sourcing niche acquisition and development opportunities as a Senior Associate at Colliers, a global commercial real estate brokerage. He is a graduate of DePauw University where he was captain of the football team. When Nikko gets outside, you’ll find him biking in Percy Priest Park, or running the Capitol steps in Nashville.

VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Shannon served in various investment and advisory roles at KSL Capital Partners, a leading travel and leisure investment firm, Acme Marinas, a marina focused investment platform, and UBS Investment Bank. Shannon is a graduate of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. When Shannon gets outside, you’ll find her skiing in Colorado or kiteboarding in the Caribbean.

ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENTS

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Jonah worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where he was involved in more than $2.5 billion of commercial real estate transactions. He also spent time at JLL and Cape Resorts. Jonah graduated summa cum laude from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. When Jonah gets outside, you’ll find him roasting oysters on the barrier islands along the coast of Georgia, or sitting someplace scenic with his dog and guitar.

Analyst, Finance & Operations

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Julia held various positions in finance, accounting and operations at HFR. Julia is a graduate of DePaul University. When Julia gets outside, you’ll find her running on trails around the city, visiting local farmers markets, or camping at state parks in Northern Minnesota.

Analyst, Administration and Operations

Read Bio

Prior to joining Castle Peak, Jaclyn was an Administrative Assistant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She has over ten years of experience in healthcare administration. Jaclyn is a graduate of Rowan University. When Jaclyn gets outside, you’ll find her running through Liberty State Park or walking along the beach at the Jersey Shore. 

Chief Operating Officer

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Matt was an Assistant Vice President at hotelAVE, a leading independent hospitality and real estate investment manager. He focused on the asset management of both branded and non-branded hotels. Prior to hotelAVE, Matt worked at a New York-based family office, where he started as a GM and ultimately oversaw their hospitality portfolio. Matt is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received an MBA from the Zicklin School of Business. When Matt gets outside, you’ll find him running and spending time on Lake George with his dog Red.

Senior Vice President, Design & Creative

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Greg held Creative Director positions at Zocdoc, ClassPass, and Maple. Prior to joining Maple, he was an Associate Creative Director at MoMA in the Museum's department of Advertising and Graphic Design. In addition to in-house roles, Greg has worked at branding and advertising agencies such as VSA Partners, Eleven Inc. and Berlin Cameron United. Greg is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. When Greg gets outside, you’ll find him running in Prospect Park, or hiking in the Poconos with his wife Aimee and their daughters, Tilda and Rei.

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Jennifer was the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Aparium Hotel Group, where she led the marketing discipline, including performance marketing, brand management, PR, and digital strategy. Jennifer previously spent over 20 years in three different marketing roles across Starwood Hotels & Resorts, ITT Sheraton and Hyatt Hotels. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College. When Jennifer gets outside, you’ll find her hiking or cycling in the back woods of Connecticut, fly fishing on the ponds of Maine, or snowboarding with her husband and their three daughters.

Vice President, Marketing

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Seth led marketing at Ribbon, where he oversaw Performance Marketing, Product Marketing, Lifecycle/CRM, Content/SEO and Brand. His previous experience ranged across marketing roles at early and late-stage businesses. Seth is a graduate of the University of Vermont. When Seth gets outside, you’ll find him skiing in the Green Mountains or the Sierra Nevadas, mountain biking in Vermont, or playing in the woods with his family.

Corporate Director, Revenue Management

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Howard helped build and lead the revenue management function across roles at Pinnacle Entertainment, RESORTS in Atlantic City, Duetto, Boyd Gaming, Encore Boston Harbor, RoverPass and opened Yaamava’ at San Manuel Casino. Howard is a graduate of Florida State University and received an MBA from Lynn University. When Howards gets outside, you’ll find him looking for golf balls or sitting on the black sand beaches in Maui.

Corporate Director, Finance & Accounting

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Jonathan led the Finance & Accounting functions for C3’s food halls. He previously worked at Highgate Hotels for 10 years. Jonathan is a graduate of Susquehanna University with a degree in Mathematics & Actuarial Science. When Jonathan gets outside, you’ll find him driving through a national or state park to take photos or walking his dog along local trails.

Director, Partnerships & Experiences

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Carly worked in Product Management at Microsoft, managing design and development for new consumer products. Prior to that, she held various marketing, strategy, and partnership roles at Microsoft and property tech start-ups. Carly is a graduate of Duke University and received an MBA from Stanford. When Carly gets outside, you’ll find her paddle boarding on Lake Tahoe, hiking, or collecting wildflowers.

Corporate Director, Food & Beverage

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Andrew worked at Baxtrom Hospitality Group, Union Square Hospitality Group and Major Food Group in Culinary, Front of House Management and Director roles. Andrew is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, and New York University with degrees in Culinary Arts, Mathematics and Psychology. When Andrew gets outside, you’ll find him camping and hiking with friends or stuck in a sand trap.

DIRECTOR, BRAND OPERATIONS

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Amanda served as the Director of OS&E for Atelier Ace / Ace Hotels. Throughout her career, Amanda has managed product development and branding initiatives for hotels, airlines, and cruise lines with her primary focus in boutique and independent hotel properties. Amanda is a graduate of the University of Iowa. When Amanda gets outside, you’ll find her swimming in the icy, Atlantic waters of New England or exploring nearby hiking trails.

Corporate Director, Information Technology

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Eston worked at MCR Hotels where he led technology innovation for their portfolio of 150 hotels. Prior to MCR, Eston spent 15 years across various technology leadership roles in hospitality, including Equinox Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International. When Eston gets outside, you’ll find him hiking and lakeside camping with his husband and dog, Jacques.

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Mariana was the Director of Human Resources at QC Terme. Prior to that, she spent 10 years across various operational and human resources leadership roles in hospitality, including Eataly. She is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and holds a Master’s Degree from Adelphi University. When Mariana gets outside, you’ll find her practicing photography in scenic locations or playing soccer with her son, Giovanni.

Associate, Asset Management

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Megan was a consultant at Deloitte, where she managed cross-functional client projects and led internal strategic initiatives. Megan is a graduate of Virginia Tech. When Megan gets outside, you’ll find her boating on the Intracoastal in Charleston with her family.

Lead Designer, Design & Creative

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Imogen was a brand and digital designer at Brooklyn-based studio L+L. Imogen is a graduate of Curtin University. When Imogen gets outside, you’ll find her strolling the Brooklyn Bridge Parks or taking an early morning swim at the beach.

Manager, Social Media & Brand Marketing

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Megan was a publicist and social media strategist at StuntmanPR, a New York-based communications agency specializing in hospitality. Megan is a graduate of Syracuse University. When Megan gets outside, you’ll find her walking her dog Pandi through Domino Park, or swimming along Long Beach Island.

Visual Designer

Read Bio

Prior to joining Trailborn, Nancy was a brand designer at New York-based studio 2x4. Nancy is a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. When Nancy gets outside, you’ll find her biking or strolling around the city.