Extended Stay America has announced that Jodie W. McLean has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director.
Ms McLean is Chief Executive Officer of EDENS, a private commercial real estate company that develops, owns, and operates retail community shopping centers in primary markets across the country. She joined EDENS in 1994 and has held various position including Chief Investment Officer from 1997 to 2015 and also as President from 2002 to 2015.
Ms McLean is a trustee of both the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Land Institute. She serves on the Wofford College board, as well as boards of several other institutions and charities. Ms McLean holds a B.S. in Finance and Management from the Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina and a degree from South Carolina Honors College.
ÒWe are delighted to welcome Jodie McLean to our Board of Directors,” said Gerry Lopez, Extended Stay America’s President and Chief Executive Officer.Ê”Jodie is a nationally renowned industry leader, with over 25 years of experience in consumer retail trends and customer engagement. We appreciate her willingness to serve as a director and look forward to benefitting from her judgment and counsel as she help us further drive shareholder value.Ó
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