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Mr. Kimichik has served as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Asset Management for Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. since May 2003. He has been associated with the principals of the Company's predecessor for the past 24 years and was President of Ashford Financial Corporation from 1992 until August 2003. Mr. Kimichik previously served as Executive Vice President of Mariner Hotel Corporation in which capacity he administered all corporate activities including business development financial management and operations. During his involvement with Ashford Financial Corporation Mr. Kimichik played an integral role in the acquisition of 160 hotel assets and mortgage loans secured by hotel assets with book values in excess of $800 million. | 