ASHFORD INC. NAMES JIM PLOHG EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
Rhea-AI Summary
Ashford Inc. (NYSE: AHT) named Jim Plohg as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Ashford Inc., Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR), effective Dec. 16, 2025.
Mr. Plohg joined the Ashford group in 2014, has over 25 years of legal, operational and investment experience, and will oversee legal, compliance and regulatory affairs across the three entities.
The appointment is presented as an internal leadership elevation intended to leverage Mr. Plohg's legal, real estate and hospitality background to support Ashford's continued growth of its investment, development, financial and related services platforms.
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- Effective date of appointment: Dec. 16, 2025
- Scope: Oversees legal, compliance and regulatory affairs for three entities
- Experience: Over 25 years of legal, operational and investment experience
- Tenure: Joined Ashford group in 2014, providing internal continuity
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News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, BHR gained 2.84%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
AHT is up 4.61% while key hotel REIT peers like INN, RLJ, XHR, and PEB show modest declines, suggesting today’s move is more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Strategic review | Positive | +2.9% | Board formed special committee to evaluate strategic alternatives for shareholder value. |
| Nov 20 | Asset sale agreements | Positive | -9.2% | Agreements to sell three hotel assets to reduce debt and improve cash flow. |
| Oct 14 | Preferred dividends | Neutral | -1.1% | Declared quarterly and monthly dividends on multiple preferred share series. |
| Sep 17 | Earnings schedule | Neutral | -2.1% | Set dates for Q3 2025 earnings release and conference call. |
| Sep 15 | Loan refinancing | Positive | +2.1% | Refinanced Renaissance Nashville mortgage on improved terms and lower interest spread. |
Recent news has often involved balance sheet actions and asset sales, with mixed price reactions and several instances where positive or neutral announcements coincided with negative moves.
Over the last few months, AHT has focused on balance sheet management, asset sales, and strategic review. On Sep 15, 2025, it refinanced a major Nashville hotel loan on improved terms. Subsequent updates included hotel dispositions and a Q3 2025 earnings schedule. In November, AHT announced agreements to sell three hotels, and on Dec 9, 2025 it began a strategic alternatives review. Today’s appointment of a new Executive Vice President and General Counsel fits into this broader period of governance and strategic transition.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a senior legal leadership transition as Ashford installs Jim Plohg as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary across its platforms, effective December 16, 2025. It follows months of activity involving refinancing, asset sales, and a strategic alternatives review. With shares at $3.86, below the $10.35 52-week high and the $5.81 200-day moving average, investors may watch how the new legal leadership supports ongoing transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic decisions.
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Mr. Plohg will oversee all legal, compliance and regulatory affairs of Ashford Inc., Ashford Hospitality Trust and Braemar Hotels & Resorts.
"We look forward to Jim's continued contributions in this expanded leadership role, where his legal, real estate and hospitality experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow the scope, scale, and performance of our platforms," said Monty Bennett, CEO and Chairman of Ashford.
"I am honored to take on this expanded role at a pivotal time for Ashford Inc., Ashford Trust and Braemar," said Mr. Plohg. "I look forward to leading the legal team and supporting the rest of our organization as we continue to expand our commercial real estate investment, development, financial and related services."
Mr. Plohg has over 25 years of legal, operational and investment experience. Prior to his current role, Mr. Plohg held progressively senior legal positions at Ashford since 2014 and earlier served in leadership roles at multi-billion dollar alternative investment firms and family offices, where he managed legal, operations, compliance, and strategic and financial investment transactions. He began his career in private practice at the international law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright.
Ashford provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.
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