Tracy M.J. Colden

Ms. Colden has served as our Executive Vice President and General Counsel since January 2020. Ms. Colden has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality and lodging industry. Prior to joining Playa, Ms. Colden was a principal in the Law Offices of Tracy M. J. Colden. Ms. Colden also served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Highland Hospitality Corporation, a lodging and hospitality REIT, from 2003 through 2007 and as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Crestline Capital Corporation from December 1998 through December 2003. Ms. Colden was an Assistant General Counsel at Host Marriott Corporation (now Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.) from 1996 through 1998. Ms. Colden began her career in 1988 at Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells US LLP). Ms. Colden serves on the board of directors of National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI). Ms. Colden received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. Ms. Colden is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and is a member of the District of Columbia, Florida and Michigan (emeritus status) bars.