Sean Hehir Principal & Managing Partner
Sean Hehir Principal & Managing Partner
Mr. Hehir is a Principal and Managing Partner of Investments. Mr. Hehir is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Investments and Trinity Fund Advisors LLC. Mr. Hehir oversees the firms’ investment activities, including sourcing and executing investment opportunities, formulating investment strategies, and structuring acquisitions and dispositions. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Hehir worked for HVS International.
Mr. Hehir received a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a Diploma in Hotel Administration from the Hotel Institute Montreux, Switzerland. He is a board member of the Hawaii Business Roundtable, the Hawaii Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Greg S. Dickhens Principal & Managing Partner
Greg S. Dickhens Principal & Managing Partner
Mr. Dickhens is a Principal and Managing Partner of Trinity Investments. Mr. Dickhens is responsible for overseeing and managing Trinity’s investment strategies. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Dickhens served on the Board of Directors of Seibu Properties and Kyo-ya Pacific Company, and worked for Prince Resorts Hawaii, Kyo-ya Company LLC, Vail Resorts Development Company, Hilton Hotels Corporation, and Marriott International.
Mr. Dickhens received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration, with Honors, from the Anderson School of Business at UCLA. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, serves on the Board of Trustees of Straub Foundation and of Punahou School.
Lee Neibart Chairman & Senior Partner
Lee Neibart Chairman & Senior Partner
Mr. Neibart is the Chairman and Senior Partner of Trinity Investments. Mr. Neibart is responsible for developing and advancing Trinity’s global investment strategies and fundraising efforts. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Neibart worked for Ares Management LLC’s Real Estate Group, Apollo Real Estate Advisors, NRDC Equity Partners and Robert Martin Company.
Mr. Neibart received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Business Administration from New York University. He is a member of the Advisory Board of The Real Estate Institute of New York University.
Kevin Hayashi CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Kevin Hayashi CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Hayashi is the Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Investments. Mr. Hayashi is responsible for Trinity’s and its investment funds’ financial management and partnership relationships. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Hayashi worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Hayashi received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
Ryan Donn PRINCIPAL & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Ryan Donn PRINCIPAL & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Mr. Donn is a Principal and the Chief Investment Officer of Trinity Investments. Mr. Donn is responsible for leading Trinity’s transactional activity, including due diligence, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Donn worked for Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc., Lehman Brothers, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He is a former instructor of New York University’s graduate hospitality program.
Mr. Donn received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a concentration in real estate. He is a Cornell Tradition Fellow, a past member of the Cornell University Council, and a former chair of the Dean’s Council of Young Alumni for the Cornell Hotel School. He is a Pacific Century Fellow.
Jeffrey S. Barry GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Jeffrey S. Barry GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mr. Barry is the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer of Trinity Investments. Mr. Barry is responsible for the management of Trinity’s legal and corporate governance, compliance, human resources, and IT functions. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Barry worked for Schottenstein Stores Corporation and Goodwin Procter LLP.
Mr. Barry received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in Accounting from The Ohio State University, a Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University School of Law.
Marc Rucinski Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation & Investor Relations
Marc Rucinski Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation & Investor Relations
Mr. Rucinski is a Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations of Trinity Investments. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Rucinski worked at Citi Private Bank, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, and Anderson Consulting (now Accenture).
Mr. Rucinski received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.
Craig Lovett Senior Vice President of Development
Craig Lovett Senior Vice President of Development
Craig Lovett is the Senior Vice President of Development at Trinity Investments. Mr. Lovett oversees Trinity Investments Development Team and is responsible for formulating strategy and delivery of all design, construction, and development activities. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Lovett worked for Medland Metropolis Engineers, WSP, Prince Resorts Hawaii, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Mr. Lovett received a Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical, from James Cook University, Australia.
Collin Hoo Vice President of Portfolio Management
Collin Hoo Vice President of Portfolio Management
Mr. Hoo is the Vice President of Portfolio Management at Trinity Investments. Mr. Hoo is responsible for overseeing Trinity’s investments at a portfolio level with a focus on capital management and driving value for stakeholders. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Hoo worked for Ernst & Young LLP.
Mr. Hoo received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in real estate. He is conversational in Japanese.
Harrison ‘Jeeter’ Ishida Vice President of Acquisitions
Harrison ‘Jeeter’ Ishida Vice President of Acquisitions
Mr. Ishida is a Vice President of Acquisitions at Trinity Investments. Mr. Ishida is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of the company’s investment activities. Prior to his joining Trinity, Mr. Ishida worked for Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotel & Hospitality Group and GCA Savvian Advisors.
Mr. Ishida received a Bachelor’s Degree, summa cum laude, from the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University.
Karl Schmeck Vice President of Development
Karl Schmeck Vice President of Development
Mr. Schmeck is the Vice President of Development of Trinity Investments. Mr. Schmeck is responsible for overseeing the strategy, planning, design, and implementation of Trinity’s hospitality repositioning projects. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Schmeck worked for the Catalina Island Company and Hart Howerton.
Mr. Schmeck received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Architecture from Yale University. He is a licensed architect in the State of New York.
Samantha Sugarman Vice President of Asset Management
Samantha Sugarman Vice President of Asset Management
Ms. Sugarman is the Vice President of Asset Management at Trinity Investments. Ms. Sugarman is responsible for overseeing Trinity’s asset management function by effectuating value-add, operational strategies and providing oversight of hotel financial performance. Prior to joining, Trinity Ms. Sugarman worked for CPG Hospitality, Alójica, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and Ernst & Young LLP.
Ms. Sugarman received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in Latin American Studies.
Gregg Yamauchi Vice President of Acquisitions
Gregg Yamauchi Vice President of Acquisitions
Mr. Yamauchi is a Vice President of Acquisitions at Trinity Investments. Mr. Yamauchi is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of the company’s investment activities. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Yamauchi worked for Karlin Real Estate and Ernst & Young LLP.
Mr. Yamauchi received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from the University of Southern California.
Hari Yoon Vice President of Strategic Planning
Hari Yoon Vice President of Strategic Planning
Ms. Yoon is the Vice President of Strategic Planning at Trinity Investments. Ms. Yoon is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives for Trinity’s growing portfolio, including the planning and operations of food and beverage, retail, club, spa, and other value-add capital and operational initiatives. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Yoon worked for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, HVS International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Hillstone Restaurant Group.
Ms. Yoon received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s Degree from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, where she specialized in Hotel Real Estate Finance. She is fluent in Korean.
Billy Shen Director
Billy Shen Director
Mr. Shen is a Director at Trinity Investments. Mr. Shen is responsible for providing asset management services for Trinity’s existing portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Shen worked for hotelAVE, Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotel & Hospitality Group, and Hilton Worldwide Holdings.
Mr. Shen received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality Management from Penn State University.
Merilyn Hu Director of Development
Merilyn Hu Director of Development
Ms. Hu is a Director at Trinity Investments. Ms. Hu is responsible for executing value-add renovations of Trinity’s investments, with a focus on design and construction, by providing management through all stages of development. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Hu worked for Boardwalk Investments and AECOM.
Ms. Hu received a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Auckland, and a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. She is fluent in Mandarin.
Kristi Keenan Director of Development
Kristi Keenan Director of Development
Ms. Keenan is a Director at Trinity Investments. Ms. Keenan is responsible for managing the renovation of Trinity’s hospitality repositioning projects. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Keenan worked for Continental Contractors, Inc.
Ethan Ng Pack Associate
Ethan Ng Pack Associate
Mr. Ng Pack is an Associate at Trinity Investments. Mr. Ng Pack is primarily responsible for supporting Trinity’s acquisition efforts, in addition to assisting with the management of Trinity’s portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Ng Pack was a summer analyst at The Blackstone Group.
Mr. Ng Pack received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate, summa cum laude, from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Kelly Fricke Associate
Kelly Fricke Associate
Ms. Fricke is an Associate at Trinity Investments. Ms. Fricke is primarily responsible for supporting Trinity’s acquisition efforts, in addition to assisting with the management of Trinity’s portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Fricke worked for Wells Fargo Securities.
Ms. Fricke received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Notre Dame, where she double majored in Finance and Chinese.
Phillip Min Asset Management Financial Analyst
Phillip Min Asset Management Financial Analyst
Mr. Min is an Asset Management Financial Analyst at Trinity Investments. Mr. Min is responsible for providing asset management services for Trinity’s portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Min worked for OTO Development, Hersha Hospitality Management, The Mark Hotel, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Mr. Min received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. He is fluent in Korean.
Lealei Magat-Hino Fund Controller
Lealei Magat-Hino Fund Controller
Ms. Magat-Hino is a Fund Controller at Trinity Investments. Ms. Magat-Hino is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of Trinity’s investment funds. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Magat-Hino worked for Servco Pacific Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Ms. Magat-Hino received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, cum laude, from Loyola Marymount University with a minor in Studio Arts. She is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
Deanna Oda Corporate Controller
Deanna Oda Corporate Controller
Ms. Oda is the Corporate Controller of Trinity Investments. Ms. Oda is responsible for Trinity’s partnership accounting and overseeing partnership tax matters. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Oda worked for Ernst & Young LLP. She also previously worked in the healthcare industry.
Ms. Oda received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from the University of Hawaii. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Jade Carrel Partnership Controller
Jade Carrel Partnership Controller
Ms. Carrel is a Partnership Controller at Trinity Investments. Ms. Carrel is responsible for Trinity’s partnership accounting and tax matters. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Carrel worked for Deloitte. She also previously worked in the automotive, not-for-profit, and healthcare industries.
Ms. Carrel received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Eastern Michigan University with a minor in Japanese. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Financial Executives International.
Lorraine P. Ferrer Partnership Controller
Lorraine P. Ferrer Partnership Controller
Ms. Ferrer is a Partnership Controller at Trinity Investments. Ms. Ferrer is responsible for Trinity’s partnership accounting and tax matters. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Ferrer worked for Servco Pacific Inc., The United Nations Foundation, The International Monetary Fund, KPMG, and BlackRock-funded tech startup Key Me Inc.
Ms. Ferrer received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from American University’s Kogod School of Business. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Karyn Komatsu ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Karyn Komatsu ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Ms. Komatsu is the Assistant Controller of Trinity Investments. Ms. Komatsu supports Trinity’s partnership controllers and is responsible for Trinity’s bookkeeping and distribution payments, as well as compliance for Trinity’s various entities. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Komatsu worked in the healthcare and hospitality industries.
Ms. Komatsu received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Naomi Lyum Administrative Manager
Naomi Lyum Administrative Manager
Ms. Lyum is the Administrative Manager of Trinity Investments. Prior to joining Trinity Ms. Lyum worked at The Blackstone Group and Daruma Asset Management.
Ms. Lyum received a Bachelor’s Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.