Corporate Governance - Extended Stay America
Executive Officers

Bruce N. Haase
Mr. Haase has served as Chief Executive Officer, President and director of the Corporation since November 2019, Chief Executive Officer and President of ESH REIT since November 2019 and as director of ESH REIT since April 2018. From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Haase was the Chief Executive Officer of WoodSpring Hotels, LLC, a leading economy extended stay lodging brand. Mr. Haase led the design, launch and franchising of the WoodSpring Suites brand, including the conversion of properties from the company’s Value Place brand. Mr. Haase previously served in a series of executive positions with Choice Hotels International, Inc. including Executive Vice President, Global Brands, Marketing & Operations (from 2008 to 2012), Senior Vice President, Domestic Brand Operations & International Division (from 2007 to 2008), Senior Vice President, International Division (from 2000 to 2007), and Vice President, Finance & Treasurer (in 2000). Prior to joining Choice, Mr. Haase held a series of positions with The Ryland Group, Inc., Caterair International Corporation, Marriott Corporation, and Goldman, Sachs, & Company.

David Clarkson

Christopher Dekle

Kevin A. Henry

Howard J. Weissman

Randy Fox

Kelly Poling

Michael L. Kuenne

Nancy Templeton
Board of Directors

Bruce N. Haase
Mr. Haase has served as Chief Executive Officer, President and director of the Corporation since November 2019, Chief Executive Officer and President of ESH REIT since November 2019 and as director of ESH REIT since April 2018. From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Haase was the Chief Executive Officer of WoodSpring Hotels, LLC, a leading economy extended stay lodging brand. Mr. Haase led the design, launch and franchising of the WoodSpring Suites brand, including the conversion of properties from the company’s Value Place brand. Mr. Haase previously served in a series of executive positions with Choice Hotels International, Inc. including Executive Vice President, Global Brands, Marketing & Operations (from 2008 to 2012), Senior Vice President, Domestic Brand Operations & International Division (from 2007 to 2008), Senior Vice President, International Division (from 2000 to 2007), and Vice President, Finance & Treasurer (in 2000). Prior to joining Choice, Mr. Haase held a series of positions with The Ryland Group, Inc., Caterair International Corporation, Marriott Corporation, and Goldman, Sachs, & Company.

Douglas G. Geoga

Ellen Keszler
Ms. Keszler has served as a director of the Corporation since February 2018. Ms. Keszler has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Sky Associates, a management and strategy consulting firm focused on the technology and travel industries, since 2008. Previously, Ms. Keszler served as President of Travelocity Business from 2003 to 2007. From 2000 to 2003, Ms. Keszler served as Senior Vice President—North American Division of Sabre Travel Network. From 1987 to 2000, Ms. Keszler held various finance roles at Sabre Holdings, American Airlines and JCPenney. These functions included financial planning, strategic analysis, treasury, mergers and acquisitions, and financial operations. Additionally, she serves as an advisor to numerous travel technology startup companies.

Jodie W. McLean

Kapila K. Anand

Richard F. Wallman

Thomas F. O'Toole
Committee Composition
Governance Documents
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Audit Committee Charter |
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Compensation Committee Charter |
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Nominating & ESG Committee Charter |
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics |
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Corporate Governance Guidelines |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws |
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Office of General Counsel
C/O Extended Stay America Directors
11525 N. Community House Road, Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Any communication addressed to Mr. Geoga or any other independent director that is received at the principal office of Extended Stay America shall be delivered or forwarded to Mr. Geoga or the other independent directors as soon as practicable.