Teague Hunter is President and CEO of Hunter Advisors, a full-service investment advisory firm specializing in the sale, purchase, and financing of hotels. With more than 25 years of experience, he has led over $13 billion in hotel transactions, including $2.4 billion in the past year, partnering with top financial institutions, REITs, and private equity firms. Under his leadership, Hunter Advisors’ nimble team guides clients nationwide through every phase of the brokerage process—from property valuation to closing—combining deep expertise, Wall Street insight, and undivided attention to deliver results.

Lee has been working in hotel real estate finance for nearly 30 years including hotel asset acquisition, development, financing, and repositioning. Lee has worked with all of the major brands including IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott. As COO of Hunter Advisors, Lee oversees the operations of Hunter’s nine national offices including Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Miami.

Lee is also Conference Chair of the Hunter Conference, a national hotel investment conference. For more than 35 years, the conference has brought together the nation’s most influential leaders in the lodging investment arena to discuss real estate and finance issues facing hotel owners today.

Lee holds a master’s degree in hotel finance and real estate from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Lee serves on the Board of Directors of Atlanta Hospitality Alliance and is highly regarded for his in-depth understanding of hotel real estate finance.

Sarah Moss is Chief of Staff at Hunter Advisors and Conference Director of the Hunter Conference. Working closely with President and CEO Teague Hunter, she helps lead firmwide operations, financial management, and strategic growth, while ensuring alignment across teams and initiatives. Since joining Hunter full-time in 2018 after beginning her career as a hospitality intern, Sarah has built deep expertise across the business. She also leads strategy and execution for the Hunter Conference—one of the industry’s premier events—shaping its programming, partnerships, and signature identity as The Home of Hospitality.

Abigail Powell serves as Executive Business Partner at Hunter Advisors & Conference, bringing extensive experience supporting executive leadership teams within the hospitality sector. Known for her strategic mindset, attention to detail, and strong project management skills, she keeps complex initiatives on track and moving seamlessly from vision to execution. Abigail is a proud University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumna.

With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Robert joined Hunter’s Miami, FL office in 2016, and focuses on both single asset and portfolio transactions specializing in hotels and resorts in South Florida. Prior to joining Hunter, Robert served as Senior Vice President for CBRE’s Miami hotel brokerage and investment sales team, and Regional Vice President of Franchise Development with Hospitality Franchise Systems, now known as Cendant, the world’s largest hotel franchise company. Some of his notable Florida transactions include Deauville Beach Resort, Miami, Postcard Inn Resort, St Petersburg, Marriott Resort in Key Largo, Residence Inn in Tampa, and the Courtyard in Naples.

Robert also has experience in hotel operations and franchise development in Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Atlanta. He was previously a hospitality consultant with Pannell Kerr Forster in Atlanta, where he was responsible for market feasibility studies and operational analysis. Robert holds a bachelor degree from Shorter College in Georgia and an MBA from the University of Miami, Florida.

With more than 20 years of experience in hotel finance, Mayank has developed deep expertise in underwriting and investment sales across the hospitality industry. Before transitioning to the investment sales team, Mayank served as a Senior Analyst, where he completed valuations for a broad range of ownership groups, including private equity firms and publicly traded REITs. His extensive exposure to every major hotel brand nationwide—through varying economic cycles—made him an indispensable contributor to the underwriting team.

During his tenure at Hunter on the investment sales team, Mayank has worked closely with numerous hospitality groups across all hotel asset classes, providing strategic financial insights and supporting successful transaction execution.  Mayank has been a vital part of Hunter’s growth over the past two decades.  He has been involved in billions of dollars of transactions during his time at Hunter, including over $700M of total deal volume in just the past few years.

Mr. Patel earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Tim Osborne has been apart of the Hunter Team since 2015. During his time at the firm, Osborne has executed on over $1.1 billion in closings, with an emphasis on select service portfolios and full service assets for institutional sellers. Osborne has worked with institutional investors including Blackstone, Lightstone, Starwood, Dune, Noble, Peachtree, MCR, McNeil, Park, Lupert-Adler, Hersha, Rockbridge, KKR, and many others.

Prior to Hunter, Osborne worked at Minerva, a diversified real estate company based in Atlanta doing development and asset management. Before that, he started his career at TriMont Real Estate Advisors as an Asset Manager servicing the Lehman Brother’s Hospitality portfolio which included a mix of high-end luxury resorts, condo-hotel developments, and CMBS Special Servicing on over $2 billion in assets.

Jatin Patel, Senior Vice President at Hunter Advisors, is responsible for overseeing and assisting with the execution of single asset and portfolio hospitality transactions on behalf of the industry’s largest hospitality REIT’s and private equity firms. Over the past five years, Jatin has assisted with executing investment sales transactions in excess of $5 billion across 500+ assets. Prior to joining Hunter, Jatin worked within Ernst & Young’s Financial Services practice providing advisory services for major banks and financial institutions.

Trey Scott, Senior Vice President at Hunter, is actively involved in all facets of hotel brokerage, working closely with Hunter’s brokerage teams nationwide. Since joining the firm in June 2010, Scott has closed more than 200 hotel transactions totaling over $3 billion in value. His comprehensive deal experience spans select-service, full-service, lifestyle, and complex repositioning assignments across the U.S.

In addition to his accomplishments as a Senior Broker, Scott has played a key role in building, scaling, and exiting several franchise-related operating businesses—including Jimmy John’s, Serendipity Labs, and a multi-unit Goddard School platform. His entrepreneurial background and hands-on ownership experience provide clients with a practical, investor-minded perspective that has proven especially valuable in challenging or uniquely structured transactions.

Before joining Hunter, Scott served as Senior Financial Analyst at TriMont Real Estate Advisors, where he oversaw a portfolio of more than 100 hotels representing $1.5 billion in capital. He also held an executive operations role at Crestline Hotels & Resorts, responsible for the day-to-day management of a full-service hotel and conference center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Scott graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, earning certificates in Finance and City & Regional Planning. He also holds an advanced certification from Cornell University in Hotel Real Estate Investments & Asset Management.

Beyond his professional work, Scott is known for his commitment to personal health, high-performance habits, and family-centered leadership. He is an avid athlete and outdoor enthusiast and brings the same discipline, energy, and long-term mindset to client relationships that he does to fitness and personal development. Grounded by strong family values and active community involvement, Scott approaches every project with a clear sense of purpose, integrity, and long-term partnership.

David Perrin, Senior Vice President, joined the firm in 2011 and is actively involved in all aspects of the company’s hotel brokerage and capital market advisory services. He has experience completing single asset and portfolio transactions totaling over $4.0 Billion in volume during his tenure with Hunter.

Prior to joining the firm, Perrin worked with InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) as the North America Business Development Manager and as an analyst for CBRE.

Perrin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with Financial Applications from Southern Methodist University and resides in Atlanta with his wife and three children.

Shamir Patel serves as Senior Vice President out of Hunter’s Orlando office. His career spans over a decade in the hospitality sector and encompasses hotel development, operation and sales. As a prior owner and advisor, Shamir has a competitive edge by intimately knowing both sides of the hotel business, and is exceptional at valuation of properties, hospitality finance, and analyzing PIP and Renovations.

Shamir has developed, owned and operated hotels in the Orlando and Davenport, FL markets under a vast number of brands including Best Western, Comfort Inn, Howard Johnson, Travelodge, Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, Econolodge and the Red Roof Inns. He has also been involved with acquisitions and brand development for various flags including Marriott, Starwood, IHG, Hilton, Wyndham and Choice Hotels.

Shamir received his bachelor’s degree from Nova Southeastern University and graduated with a doctor of law (J.D.) degree from Barry University School of Law.

Spencer Davidson is Senior Vice President at Hunter Advisors and leads the firm’s New York City office. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of investment sales, including underwriting, financial analysis, client engagement, and transaction execution.

Davidson brings extensive operational and financial expertise to the lodging sector, having held key roles with leading firms such as LW Hospitality Advisors, C-III Capital Partners, and CBRE Hotels.

Throughout his career, Davidson has executed more than $7 billion in hotel capital markets transactions across the United States, with a particular focus on assets across the Northeast and Midwest. He has advised institutional, corporate, and private investment clients on transactions involving assets across all hospitality segments. His representative clients include The Blackstone Group, Brookfield, Peachtree Hotel Group, Hersha Hospitality, MCR, Starwood Capital, Summit Hotel Properties, and Park Hotels & Resorts, among countless others.

Spencer is an active member of the Young Hospitality Investment Professionals (YHIP) organization and the Boston University Alumni Association. He also serves as an inaugural member of the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Real Estate Advisory Council.

Kami Burnette joined Hunter in July 2023 as a Senior Vice President specializing in institutional investment and private client sales in Texas. Prior to Hunter, Burnette was a Senior Managing Director for Paramount Lodging Advisors where he led investment sales activities in Texas and Oklahoma. Since 2018, Burnette has executed over $1.5B of hotel transactions across the United States with a primary focus on Texas.

Prior to his career in hospitality investment sales, Burnette was a Sr. Director for Auction.com/Ten-X where he was intimately involved in growing the Private Client Group to over $1+ Billion in Commercial Real Estate transactions from the time he joined the firm in 2012.

Burnette also held a position as Sr. Associate for LNR Partners where he underwrote over $700M of hotel assumptions and worked out 50+ non-performing hotel loans. Burnette has a unique perspective to advise clients on a variety of matters ranging from distressed valuations to execution methodology.

Burnette is a graduate from Yale University and earned an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill in 2009.

Sophia Pittaluga currently serves as Senior Vice President for Hunter Advisors and joined Hunter’s Miami office in 2021. Sophia is actively involved in all aspects of investment sales including underwriting, financial analysis, capital markets advisory, client interaction, and transnational services. Since joining Hunter in 2021, Sophia has played a key role in the execution of $600MM+ in hotel investment sales transactions across the United States.

Prior to joining Hunter, Sophia was Vice President of Acquisitions at Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment, development, and lending platform specializing in hospitality. While at Driftwood, Sophia was responsible for the review and execution of hotel acquisition opportunities throughout the US.

Prior to joining Driftwood Capital, Sophia spent five years at LNR Partners (an affiliate of Starwood Property Trust), as a Senior Associate in the Real Estate Investing and Servicing Segment, focused on the loan and REO asset management of a diverse portfolio of 250+ hotel loans in addition to underwriting $1B+ in principal balance.

Pittaluga holds a B.S. in Business Management with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate from Babson College and currently serves on the Board for the Babson College Alumni Club of South Florida.

Charlie Ryan is a Senior Vice President at Hunter Advisors and oversees the firm’s debt and capital market activities on a national scale. Before joining Hunter, Charlie launched the Capital Markets division at Sonder, where he led all asset level financing activities across the US and North America. While at Sonder, Charlie helped place more than $500M in senior loans and mezzanine financing on behalf of Sonder’s real estate partners.

Prior to Sonder, Charlie played a role in the formation of CBRE Hotels’ West Coast Debt & Structured Finance Team. As the second hire to the group, Charlie assumed a key position, advising clients on effective debt management strategies resulting in $150M+ in senior and mezzanine loan placements. Prior to CBRE, Charlie was a member of Lowe Enterprises Investors (LEI) debt investments platform, a Los Angeles based real estate investment management firm.

Charlie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and resides in Los Angeles with his family.

Adeel Amin serves as Senior Vice President of Hunter’s Capital Markets team, joining the firm in March 2024. Recognized as a trusted resource in hospitality financing, Adeel oversees all facets of debt and equity placement for Hunter listings — from underwriting and sourcing capital to structuring GP/LP equity raises and developing long-term banking relationships for sponsors.

Since joining Hunter, Adeel has played a pivotal role in securing more than $200 million in debt financing for clients. His expertise spans a wide spectrum of capital markets, including CMBS, SBA, Bridge, and Conventional executions. Known for his innovative approach to deal structuring, Adeel has cultivated strong relationships with lenders at the local, regional, and national levels. He serves as the firm’s primary resource for debt placements under $45 million.

Before Hunter, Adeel held leadership roles as Managing Director at Paramount Capital Advisors and Vice President of Originations at Abco Capital Partners. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is based in South Barrington, Illinois.

Brian Embree is a key member of Hunter’s Los Angeles team and has played a critical role in securing new listings and investment sales for the regional office. With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Embree has closed over $100 million in hospitality transactions throughout every segment of the market. Embree and Hunter’s Los Angeles office specializes in individual assets and portfolio sales across the Western United States.

Mason McDavid joined Hunter Advisors in 2023 as a Vice President to assist in establishing the firm’s Austin, Texas office. He executes hotel transactions across the United States with a focus in Texas and the neighboring states.

Prior to joining Hunter, Mason was a Senior Associate with Paramount Lodging Advisors where he sold 60 hotels representing $300MM in total value. During his tenure he executed transactions primarily in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana for institutional, private investment, and special servicer clients including RLJ Trust, Starwood Capital, Blackstone Group, Rialto Capital, Midland Loan Services, and LNR Partners. Additional work experience includes Reuveni Real Estate and Venture Capital Properties in New York City as well as FelCor Lodging Trust in Irving, TX.

Mason received his Bachelor of Science at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration with a Minor in Real Estate in 2016 and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business in 2022.

Chase Perry, Vice President, is based in the Hunter Atlanta Headquarters Office and is primarily responsible for the execution and underwriting of hotel investment advisory transactions across all hospitality asset types. He leads Hunter’s growing auction platform centered on distressed assets, REO, quick sales, and assets in the range of $3-$10 million on behalf of institutional groups, special servicers, and banks. Since joining Hunter, Chase has been involved in the underwriting and execution of more than $5 billion of hotel single asset and portfolio transactions. Additionally, Chase plays an integral role in Hunter’s major economy and extended stay programmatic portfolio dispositions, including a $2.4 billion corporate real estate sell-down of branded economy hotels and an ongoing extended stay portfolio sell-down totaling 80 hotels valued at $574 million to date. Prior to joining Hunter, he worked as an analyst in valuation & advisory for Cushman & Wakefield. Chase graduated from Florida State University with Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Real Estate.

Riana Stadlen serves as Vice President for Hunter Advisors and sits in the New York office. Riana is involved in the various aspects of the investment sales process, ranging from underwriting to client facing responsibilities.

Prior to joining Hunter, Riana worked at New York based hotel investment firm Three Wall Capital, where she focused on acquisitions. During her time at Three Wall, the company acquired over 70 extended stay hotels across various brands, including ESA, Candlewood Suites, Residence Inn, Home2 Suites, and Homewood Suites, in addition to a number of full-service transactions. Her role also involved asset management of the firm’s existing portfolio. Riana started her professional career in the industry with JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, working on the full-service investment sales team based in New York. Riana graduated from New York University’s Tisch Center for Hospitality, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management.

Colin Flannery is a Vice President at Hunter’s New York City office. Colin works with the Hunter offices all over the country and is an experienced professional in the underwriting, financial analysis and market research for hotels ranging from select service to full service and resort. Prior to joining Hunter, Colin was an intern analyst at Armet Capital where he did a wide variety of analysis on multifamily and hospitality assets as well as venture capital pitches. Colin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance and Hospitality, Retail and Tourism Management from the University of Tennessee.

Lexi Midkiff brings a strong analytical background and diverse transaction experience to her role as an Associate at Hunter Hotel Advisors. Her responsibilities include underwriting, valuations, due diligence support, and investor reporting across a wide range of hospitality assets. Prior to joining Hunter, Lexi worked on the lending team at Peachtree Group, where she supported PACE financing transactions and assisted with investment, lending, and asset management activities. She also gained valuable financial knowledge during her time as an actuarial analyst on the GHSC actuarial team at Mercer Consulting. A Bulldog through and through, Lexi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, where she was a member of the UGA women’s swim team.

Jared Zeichick is an Associate at Hunter Advisors, where he leads detailed underwriting and supports the execution of hospitality investment sales across all major chain scales on both an individual and portfolio basis. At Hunter, Jared has independently conducted valuation analyses for more than 100 hotel and portfolio assignments representing $1.75 billion in aggregate value, and he has participated in the successful sale of over $3 billion of hospitality assets nationwide.

In addition to transaction execution, Jared contributes to the firm’s strategic advisory assignments for institutional private equity groups, publicly traded REITs, and owner-operators, providing financial analysis, market research, and investment due diligence to support portfolio strategy and disposition planning.

Prior to beginning his career in hospitality investment sales, Jared graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance and Entrepreneurship & Small Venture Management.

Cameron Hill is a Senior Analyst at Hunter Advisors with a focus on financial underwriting, valuation analysis, and market research in support of hospitality investment sales nationwide. He plays an integral role in the analytical execution of single-asset and portfolio transactions. To date, Cameron has supported transactions representing more than $1.5 billion in closed hospitality real estate sales.

In his role, Cameron is responsible for building detailed financial models, conducting market-level demand analysis, and evaluating brand and operational performance across branded and independent hotel assets. His work supports owners, developers, and institutional investors in evaluating value, pricing strategy, and positioning across a broad range of chain scales.

Cameron earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business, majoring in Finance with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

Mary Ashley Lentz is the Creative Director at Hunter, where she has been an integral part of the firm for over 13 years. She shapes the look, feel, and organization of Hunter’s marketing materials, ensuring each piece reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence. Mary Ashley also leads the creative direction for the annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, guiding its visual identity and messaging to align with the firm’s industry leadership.

A graduate of Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Management and a concentration in Marketing, Mary Ashley brings a blend of creativity, strategy, and leadership to her work. As a former team leader on the Georgia Tech Women’s Volleyball Team, she carries forward the same spirit of collaboration and discipline that continues to elevate the Hunter brand.

Karah Barton, Graphic Designer at Hunter Advisors, blends creativity and strategy to develop visual concepts that elevate communication and brand identity of Hunter. With a passion for design and an eye for detail, Karah thrives on creating compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and enhance the client experience. Beyond Hunter, Karah loves spending time with loved ones, traveling, and seeking fresh inspiration for her creative pursuits.

Sarah Hamaker is a recent graduate of Auburn University, where she earned a degree in Public Relations with a minor in Marketing. She brings her passion for creative design and communication to her role as Graphics Coordinator at Hunter Hotel Advisors. Sarah is responsible for creating visually compelling materials for the company’s marketing and communication efforts, including brochures, presentations, and digital media.

Zoey Zucker serves as the Marketing Specialist at Hunter Advisors & Conference, where she brings energy, creativity, and a genuine love for storytelling to the firm’s brand. She joined Hunter in 2023 after graduating from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication focused in Public Relations and a minor in English-Literature.

In her role, Zoey helps shape how Hunter shows up in the industry—whether through social media, email marketing, conference coverage, or the firm’s podcast, Teague Talks, which she proudly produces and manages. She enjoys collaborating with the Hunter team to build thoughtful, engaging content that connects with audiences in meaningful ways.

Warm, detail-oriented, and always eager to try something new, Zoey is passionate about bringing Hunter’s stories to life and supporting the company’s continued growth.

Maddy Thibodeaux, Senior Manager of Events and Partnerships at Hunter, plays a critical role in the execution and overall success of the Hunter Conference.  With a passion for cultivating meaningful relationships, Maddy works closely with our external partners, sponsors, and vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and a consistent standard of excellence throughout the planning process. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and ability to anticipate client and attendee needs, Maddy elevates each event experience to reflect Hunter’s reputation for quality and professionalism.

Maddy also manages Hunter’s presence at key industry gatherings, expanding the organization’s network and reinforcing its’ mission to be the premier conference where hospitality leaders convene, learn, and get deals done.

Maddy’s journey with Hunter began in 2021 as Conference Intern while she was attending Georgia State University, where she contributed to various aspects of the conference including registration, marketing, and programming for both the 2022 and 2023 Hunter Hotel Investment Conferences. Upon graduation, Maddy relocated to Chicago to work in the trade show and exhibition industry, gaining hands-on experience with global events of all sizes and complexity. This diverse background gives her a broad, strategic perspective that she brings to every aspect of planning the annual Hunter Conference.