Monty Bennett

Monty Bennett is the founder and CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust, one of the largest hotel investment firms in the world. He lives and commutes between Henderson county and Dallas Counties, Texas. The company, which he established in 2003, has a portfolio of over 110 properties, including some of the country's most prestigious and luxurious hotels. In 2013, Ashford Hospitality Trust went public, and he currently serves as its chairman and CEO. Ashford Hospitality Trust and its predecessor companies have long histories in the hotel business dating back over 50 years. Chairman and founder Bennett and his team benefit from tremendous experience gained through abundant hotel cycles, disciplined market activities, and value-added asset management efforts. Today, the result is a highly successful transactional track record for the trust, enabling it to create significant shareholder value.