Tom Engel

Prior to forming the T.R. ENGEL Group, LLC, Thomas Engel spent eight (8) years as Executive Vice President, Equitable Real Estate Investment Management Inc., (Equitable/AXA) where he founded, then managed its $1.8 billion global Lodging and Leisure Group. Earlier he created/co-founded three (3) lodging brands - Embassy Suites, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hotels. Engel entered the lodging business following an earlier career in brand management at Unilever and Revlon, Inc., New York City. Engel graduated from the University of St. Thomas and Northwestern University. He is an adjunct professor, Chairman, Advisory Board, Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration, Member of American Hotel & Lodging Associations Investment and Management Committees. Veteran of the United States Marine Corps Air Corps.