Sean Hehir Managing Partner, President & Chief Executive Officer
Sean Hehir Managing Partner, President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Hehir is a Managing Partner of Trinity 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 Degree 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 Dickhens Principal & Managing Partner
Greg 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 and serves on the Board of Trustees 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 MANAGING PARTNER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Ryan Donn MANAGING PARTNER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Mr. Donn is a Managing Partner 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 Barry GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Jeffrey Barry GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mr. Barry is the General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of Trinity Investments. Mr. Barry is responsible for the management of Trinity’s legal and corporate governance, 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.
Amin Khorasanee Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Amin Khorasanee Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Khorasanee is the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Trinity Investments. Mr. Khorasanee leads the strategic implementation and oversight of the firm’s compliance and technology programs. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Khorasanee worked for Tikehau Capital, BNP Paribas, Bank of the West, and Citi.
Mr. Khorasanee received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Corporate Finance from San Jose State University.
Craig Lovett Managing Director of Development
Craig Lovett Managing Director of Development
Craig Lovett is a Managing Director of Development at Trinity Investments. Mr. Lovett oversees Trinity’s development management 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.
Rob Tanenbaum Managing Director of Strategic Operations
Rob Tanenbaum Managing Director of Strategic Operations
Mr. Tanenbaum is a Managing Director of Strategic Operations at Trinity Investments. Mr. Tanenbaum is responsible for overseeing the asset management function of the company’s hotels on the East Coast of the United States focused on value optimization. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Tanenbaum worked for Starwood Capital Group, Park Hotels and Resorts, Inc., and DiamondRock Hospitality Company, as well as launched and ran for nearly a decade his own independent consultancy, Madison Hotel Advisors, LLC.
Mr. Tanenbaum received a Bachelor of Science Degree with High Distinction in Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management from The Pennsylvania State University.
Stephany Chen Senior Vice President of Acquisitions
Stephany Chen Senior Vice President of Acquisitions
Ms. Chen is a Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at Trinity Investments. Ms. Chen is responsible for sourcing and executing transactions of the firm, including acquisitions and dispositions. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Ms. Chen worked for JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group and Burba Hotel Network (BHN).
Ms. Chen graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University where she specialized in real estate.
Harrison ‘Jeeter’ Ishida Senior Vice President of Acquisitions
Harrison ‘Jeeter’ Ishida Senior Vice President of Acquisitions
Mr. Ishida is a Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at Trinity Investments. Mr. Ishida is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of Trinity’s investment activities. Prior to 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.
Samantha Sugarman Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations
Samantha Sugarman Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations
Ms. Sugarman is a Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations 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.
Elia Antonioudaki Vice President of Development
Elia Antonioudaki Vice President of Development
Ms. Antonioudaki is a Vice President of Development at Trinity Investments. Ms. Antonioudaki is responsible for Trinity’s design, construction, and development activities across Europe. Prior to joining Trinity Investments worked for London & Regional Hotels and Hilton Worldwide.
Ms. Antonioudaki holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and a Master in Architecture from National Technical University of Athens.
Dempsey Banks Vice President of Investor Relations
Dempsey Banks Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Banks is a Vice President at Trinity Investments. Ms. Banks is responsible for overseeing investor relations with limited partners and strategic co-investors around the world. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Banks worked for CIM Group and Starwood Capital Group.
Ms. Banks received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in real estate.
Andrea Hendrick Vice President of Finance
Andrea Hendrick Vice President of Finance
Ms. Hendrick is a Vice President of Finance at Trinity Investments. Ms. Hendrick is responsible for financial operations and management of Trinity’s European investments and partnerships. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Ms. Hendrick worked for Oaktree Capital Management (UK) LLP., and H.I.G. Capital.
Ms. Hendrick received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting from the National College of Ireland and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Mai Kawashima Vice President of Acquisitions
Mai Kawashima Vice President of Acquisitions
Ms. Kawashima is a Vice President of Acquisitions at Trinity Investments. Ms. Kawashima is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of Trinity’s investment activities across Europe. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Kawashima worked for Savills Hotel Capital Markets, Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotel & Hospitality Group, and Merrill Lynch Japan Securities.
Ms. Kawashima received a Bachelor’s Degree from School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University, Tokyo. She is fluent in Japanese, German, and English.
Jake Lynch Vice President of Strategic Operations
Jake Lynch Vice President of Strategic Operations
Mr. Lynch is a Vice President of Strategic Operations at Trinity Investments. Mr. Lynch is responsible for providing asset management services to Trinity’s investments with a focus on value creation. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Lynch worked at BRE Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Mr. Lynch received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Hotel Management from Royal Roads University in Victoria, Canada, and a Master of Management degree from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, with a minor in real estate.
Michael Monahan Vice President of Acquisitions
Michael Monahan Vice President of Acquisitions
Mr. Monahan is a Vice President of Acquisitions at Trinity Investments. Mr. Monahan is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of Trinity’s investment activities. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Monahan worked for Westmont Hospitality Group and Sunstone Hotel Investors.
Mr. Monahan received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in real estate.
Hari Yoon Vice President of Strategic Planning
Hari Yoon Vice President of Strategic Planning
Ms. Yoon is a Vice President of Strategic Planning at Trinity Investments. Ms. Yoon is responsible for overseeing strategic asset management projects 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.
George Austin Director of Strategic Operations
George Austin Director of Strategic Operations
Mr. Austin is a Director of Strategic Operations at Trinity Investments. Mr. Austin is responsible for providing asset management services and overseeing strategic initiatives for Trinity’s investment activities across Europe. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Austin worked for KSL Capital Partners, Global Data, Blakes Management, Caprice Holdings, and The Birley Group.
Mr. Austin received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, and a Master’s Degree from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University where he specialized in strategy and real estate.
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.
Sean McNaboe Director of Development
Sean McNaboe Director of Development
Sean McNaboe is a Director of Development at Trinity Investments. Mr. McNaboe is responsible for the design, construction, and development of Trinity’s assets on the East Coast. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. McNaboe worked for Sunstone Hotel Investors.
Liane Fujii Director of Finance – Development
Liane Fujii Director of Finance – Development
Ms. Fujii is a Director of Finance – Development at Trinity Investments. Ms. Fujii is responsible for overseeing development financial operations for capital plans across various assets. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Ms. Fujii worked for Rider Levett Bucknall and Kiewit Building Group.
Ms. Fujii received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington.
Kelly Fricke Weldon Director of Acquisitions
Kelly Fricke Weldon Director of Acquisitions
Mrs. Weldon is a Director of Acquisitions at Trinity Investments. Mrs. Weldon is primarily responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of Trinity’s investment activities, in addition to assisting with the management of Trinity’s portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity, Mrs. Weldon worked for Wells Fargo Securities.
Mrs. Weldon received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Notre Dame, where she double majored in Finance and Chinese.
Kaiko Manson Director of Finance – Strategic Operations
Kaiko Manson Director of Finance – Strategic Operations
Mr. Manson is the Director of Finance in Strategic Operations at Trinity Investments. Mr. Manson is responsible for overseeing Trinity’s financial operations and analyzing financial data to inform investment strategies and maximize shareholder value. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Manson worked for TruAmerica Multifamily and Kennedy Wilson.
Mr. Manson received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a concentration in Economics. He is an active member of LACRA, NAIOP, and ULI.
Billy Shen Director of Strategic Operations
Billy Shen Director of Strategic Operations
Mr. Shen is a Director of Strategic Operations 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.
Isobel Denby-Jones Associate
Isobel Denby-Jones Associate
Ms. Denby-Jones is an Associate at Trinity Investments. Ms. Denby-Jones is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of investment opportunities across Europe, as well as portfolio management. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Denby-Jones worked at Northwood Investors and Goldman Sachs.
Ms. Denby-Jones received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oxford and a Master’s Degree from the University of Cambridge.
Catherine Han Associate
Catherine Han Associate
Ms. Han is an Associate at Trinity Investments. Ms. Han is primarily responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of Trinity’s investment activities. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Han worked for Ohana Real Estate Investors.
Ms. Han received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality Management from Sookmyung Women’s University, and a Master’s Degree from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, with a minor in real estate. She is fluent in Korean.
Slater ‘Kamana’ Hobbs Associate
Slater ‘Kamana’ Hobbs Associate
Mr. Hobbs is an Associate at Trinity Investments. Mr. Hobbs is primarily responsible for supporting Trinity’s acquisition efforts, in addition to assisting with the management of Trinity’s portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Mr. Hobbs worked for Kroll.
Mr. Hobbs received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Dartmouth College, with a minor in Markets, Management, and the Economy.
Brittney Lewin Associate
Brittney Lewin Associate
Ms. Lewin is an Associate of Strategic Operations at Trinity Investments. Ms. Lewin is responsible for providing asset management services for Trinity’s existing portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Lewin worked for L+R Hotels and Crescent Hotels & Resorts.
Ms. Lewin received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in real estate.
Theodore Lindsay Associate
Theodore Lindsay Associate
Mr. Lindsay is an Associate at Trinity Investments. Mr. Lindsay is primarily responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of Trinity’s Investment activities across Europe. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Lindsay worked for Savills Hotel Capital Markets, PKF Hospitality Group, and Soho House Group.
Mr. Lindsay received a Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honors, in International Hospitality Management from EHL Hospitality Business School in Switzerland, with a concentration in real estate.
Riley Hazelrigg Senior Analyst
Riley Hazelrigg Senior Analyst
Ms. Hazelrigg is a Strategic Operations Senior Analyst at Trinity Investments. Ms. Hazelrigg is responsible for providing asset management services for Trinity’s existing portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Ms. Hazelrigg worked for BRE Hotels and Resorts.
Ms. Hazelrigg received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in real estate.
Genevieve Lieber Senior Analyst
Genevieve Lieber Senior Analyst
Ms. Lieber is a Strategic Operations Senior Analyst at Trinity Investments. She is responsible for providing asset management services across Trinity’s portfolio. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Ms. Lieber received an MBA from The Wharton School where she majored in Real Estate. Over the course of her MBA, she gained valuable experience working with hospitality-focused companies. Before pivoting into hospitality, Genevieve was a consultant at Accenture Strategy. She received her undergraduate BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Kaylee Miki Senior Analyst
Kaylee Miki Senior Analyst
Ms. Miki is a Senior Analyst at Trinity Investments. Ms. Miki focuses on Trinity’s asset and portfolio management. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Miki worked for Kamehameha Schools.
Ms. Miki received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and International Business Degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Kristof Vass Analyst
Kristof Vass Analyst
Mr. Vass is an Analyst at Trinity Investments. Mr. Vass is primarily responsible for supporting Trinity’s acquisition efforts and assisting in the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of Trinity’s investment activities. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Mr. Vass worked at CBRE and Newmark.
Mr. Vass received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in real estate.
Amber Lam Director of Partnership Accounting
Amber Lam Director of Partnership Accounting
Ms. Lam is Director of Partnership Accounting at Trinity Investments. Ms. Lam is responsible for Trinity’s partnership accounting and tax matters. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Lam worked for Liliuokalani Trust and Kamehameha Schools.
Ms. Lam received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from University of Hawaii. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Jennifer Martin Director of Finance
Jennifer Martin Director of Finance
Ms. Martin is Director of Finance at Trinity Investments. Ms. Martin supports Trinity’s corporate accounting and tax functions. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Martin worked at The Queen’s Health Systems and Servco Pacific, Inc.
Ms. Martin received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Economics with an Emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Weni Amrich Corporate Controller
Weni Amrich Corporate Controller
Ms. Amrich is the Corporate Controller of Trinity Investments. Ms. Amrich is responsible for Trinity’s partnership accounting and overseeing partnership tax matters. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Ms. Amrich worked for Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union.
Ms. Amrich received a Masters in Professional Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin. She is conversational in Mandarin.
Courtney Yang Fund Controller
Courtney Yang Fund Controller
Ms. Yang is a Fund Controller at Trinity Investments. Ms. Yang is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of investment funds. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Yang worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Ms. Yang received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Santa Clara University. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
David Lopez Fund Controller
David Lopez Fund Controller
Mr. Lopez is a Fund Controller at Trinity Investments. Mr. Lopez is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of investment funds. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Lopez worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Lopez received a Master of Accounting Degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
Kelly Sano Partnership Controller
Kelly Sano Partnership Controller
Ms. Sano is a Partnership Controller at Trinity Investments. Ms. Sano is responsible for Trinity’s partnership accounting and tax matters. Prior to joining Trinity Investments, Ms. Sano worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Ms. Sano received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University. 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.
Shontae Negron Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Shontae Negron Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Ms. Negron is the Office Manager and Executive Assistant. Ms. Negron is responsible for overseeing office operations, as well as providing extensive administrative support and project management assistance to the Trinity Partners. Ms. Negron also serves as liaison between the executives and internal/external stakeholders. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Negron worked in a variety of industries in the private sector within New York and Washington, DC.
Ms. Negron has a background in Business Management. She is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Portuguese.
Ijeoma “EJ” Njaka Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Ijeoma “EJ” Njaka Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Ms. Njaka is Office Manager and Executive Assistant of Trinity’s Los Angeles office. Ms. Njaka is responsible for overseeing office operations and providing executive support and project management assistance to the Trinity Partners. Ms. Njaka also serves as liaison between the executives and internal/external stakeholders. Prior to joining Trinity, Ms. Njaka worked for Beachbody, LLC.
Ms. Njaka received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from West Virginia University and holds a California Real Estate License. Ms. Njaka has toured the world as a professional singer, is fluent in Italian and conversational in Spanish and French.