Leadership

The people behind the portfolio.

The team behind the portfolio.

Founder and Managing Member

Tushar Shah

Tushar Shah is the Founder and Managing Member of Laurel Lodging, a hotel investment, management, consulting, and asset management firm. He leads the firm's work across acquisitions, repositioning, operations, and long-term ownership.

Managing Member

Neel Parikh

Neel Parikh is the Managing Member of Laurel Lodging, where he leads acquisitions, underwriting, and asset management.

Paul GibsonRegional Director of Operations

Regional Director of Operations at Laurel Lodging. Hospitality operator with experience leading upscale branded and independent hotels, including pre-opening, brand conversions, and on-property operations.

Corporate Controller at Laurel Lodging and a Certified Hotel Administrator. Prior director-of-finance roles include Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Hilton Woodcliff Lake, and Washington Dulles Marriott Suites.

Corporate Controller at Laurel Lodging. Hotel finance professional with prior director-of-finance experience at Marriott, PM Hotel Group, and Hersha Hospitality Management.

General Manager. Career hotelier with general-manager experience across branded hotels in the Mid-Atlantic.

Joshua TrinityDigital Marketing Director

Digital Marketing Director at Laurel Lodging, leading the firm's public digital presence.