Caliber Promotes Greg James to Chief Operating Officer

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Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD) has announced the promotion of Greg James to Chief Operating Officer, effective July 7, 2025. James, who joined Caliber in October 2024 as COO & Head of Hotel Asset Management, succeeds Ignacio Martinez. James brings over 34 years of experience in hotel operations and asset management, including managing a hotel portfolio of over 100 assets valued at $3.5 billion across 26 states.

Prior to Caliber, James spent nearly two decades at Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE: INN) as Senior Vice President of Operations. His extensive background includes roles at Marriott International, where he managed operations at more than a dozen properties nationwide. The appointment aligns with Caliber's strategic focus on efficient capital use and generating positive adjusted EBITDA.

Positive

• Appointment of highly experienced executive with 34 years in hotel operations
• New COO brings expertise in managing $3.5B hotel portfolio across 26 states
• Strategic alignment with company's focus on efficient capital use and EBITDA growth

Negative

• Sudden departure of previous COO Ignacio Martinez after less than a year

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD), a real estate investor, developer, and manager, announced today that Greg James has been promoted to the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Greg joined Caliber in October 2024 as COO & Head of Hotel Asset Management and replaced Ignacio Martinez on July 7, 2025.

“We thank Ignacio for his service. He joined Caliber at a time when building and scaling our business systems was critical,” said Chris Loeffler, CEO and Co-Founder of Caliber, “As we have made significant achievements in these areas, Caliber is now promoting Greg James from COO of Caliber Hospitality Trust & Head of Hotel Asset Management to Caliber’s new COO. In this expanded role, Greg brings a strong real estate focus on all aspects of Caliber’s acquisitions, development, and asset management services, applying his prior knowledge of running a hotel investment portfolio of over 100 assets valued at $3.5 billion across 26 states. This realignment takes full advantage of our talent, which is aligned with Caliber’s objective of the efficient use of capital and generating positive adjusted EBITDA.”

“I am honored to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer at Caliber during such an exciting time of growth,” said Greg James Caliber’s new COO, “With Caliber’s strong foundation and talented team, I’m looking forward to building on our momentum, streamlining operations, expanding our hospitality platform, and delivering exceptional value to our investors and communities.”

Mr. James brings over 34 years of experience in hotel operations and asset management. Prior to Caliber, he spent nearly two decades at Summit Hotel Properties [NYSE: INN], where he served as Senior Vice President of Operations overseeing revenue strategy, asset management, data analytics, PIP execution, acquisitions and dispositions, and day-to-day hotel operations. He began his career in 1991 with Marriott International, rising through the ranks and managing hotel operations at more than a dozen properties from coast to coast. Mr. James has a BA from Arizona State University.

About Caliber (CaliberCos Inc.)

With over $2.9 billion in Managed Assets, Caliber’s 16-year track record of managing and developing real estate is built on a singular goal: to make money in all market conditions, specializing in hospitality, multi-family residential, and multi-tenant industrial. Our growth is fueled by performance and a key competitive advantage: we invest in projects, strategies, and geographies that global real estate institutions often overlook. Integral to this advantage is our in-house shared services group, which gives Caliber greater control over our real estate and enhanced visibility into future investment opportunities. There are multiple ways to participate in Caliber’s success: invest in Nasdaq-listed CaliberCos Inc. and/or invest directly in our Private Funds.

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CONTACTS:
Caliber Investor Relations:
Ilya Grozovsky
+1 480-214-1915
Ilya@CaliberCo.com

FAQ

Who is the new COO of Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD)?

Greg James has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Caliber, effective July 7, 2025. He previously served as COO & Head of Hotel Asset Management since October 2024.

What is Greg James' experience before joining Caliber?

James has 34 years of experience in hotel operations, including nearly two decades at Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE: INN) as Senior VP of Operations and earlier roles at Marriott International managing multiple properties.

What is the size of the hotel portfolio Greg James previously managed?

Prior to joining Caliber, James managed a hotel investment portfolio of over 100 assets valued at $3.5 billion across 26 states.

Who did Greg James replace as Caliber's COO?

Greg James replaced Ignacio Martinez as Caliber's COO on July 7, 2025.

What are Caliber's strategic objectives under the new COO?

Under Greg James, Caliber aims to focus on efficient use of capital, generating positive adjusted EBITDA, streamlining operations, and expanding their hospitality platform.