Justin Knight's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

A detailed description of Justin Knight's work experiences is as follows:Phone/E-mail:Justin Knight would like to share with you his work experience with Apple Hospitality REIT.Achievement of success at Apple Hospitality REIT during the years 2000-2014:As President of Apple Hospitality REIT from May 2000 to March 2014, Justin G. Knight led the company to multiple successes, including amassing $134 million in total assets, over doubling its GDP, and increasing customer serviceInteger and Increasing Order Supply.As a result of his successes at Apple Hospitality REIT, Mr. Knight has built a reputation as an expert in real estate and has been widely credited with driving the company to newfound heights. He is also highly respected within the real estate industry, thanks in part to his tenure at Apple REIT.Outside of his work at Apple Hospitality REIT, Mr. Knight is also an accomplished asset manager. He served as President of Apple REIT Companies from May 2000 to March 2014 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company in May 2014. During his 13 years at Apple REIT, Mr. Knight helped manage the company’s assets to grow into one of the most successful real estate investment trusts in history.Mr. Knight has also been deeply involved in the Company’s Board of Directors and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista, Virginia. He also holds membership on the Marriott Owners Advisory Council, the Residence Inn Association Board, the American Hotel and Lodging Association Board of Directors and is the Co-chair of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Owners Council.Justin Knight is highly respected in the real estate industry, thanks in part to his time at Apple REIT. He is highly decorated for his achievements and is a board member for the Valentine Museum, Venture Richmond and St. Michael’s Episcopal School.

🎓 Education

Justin Knight has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Brigham Young University in 1998. After completing a B.S. degree in Political Science and Government from Brigham Young University in 1991, Justin Knight worked in a number of businesses in various positions before returning to BYU to complete his Masters in Business Administration in 1998.Knight has four years of experience in business, most notably in finance and strategy. He was the lead investment banker at the investment bank Oppenheimer Genuity from 1998 to 2000 and the financial advisor for Enron from 1999 to 2001.Knight is also currently a civil partner at Arnold & Porter LLP and has been working in the legal industry for over 15 years. Knight has Excellent legal business and communication skills and is currently a litigator with Arnold & Porter LLP.Knight has also served as a board member for the investment company DNK Ventures and is currently the founder and CEO of a business venture called Justin Knight Ventures. Justin Knight Ventures JumpStart StartOnDemand is a business venture that provides micro Ventures with pre-made courses and resources to start their own businesses. Justin Knight Ventures JumpStartOnDemand is a venture that provides micro Ventures with pre-made courses and resources to start their own businesses.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Justin Knight's professional experiences:Justin Knight is currently a CEO at Apple Hospitality REIT.Asset Manager at Cornerstone Realty Income Trust from 1995 to 1998 (3 years).President at Apple REIT Companies from May 2000 to March 2014 (13 years 11 months).Justin G. Knight has served as President of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. since its inception and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company in May 2014.Mr. Knight has also served as President of Apple REIT Ten, Inc. since its inception.In addition, Mr. Knight served as President of Apple REIT Seven, Inc. and Apple REIT Eight, Inc. until the mergers with the Company were completed in March 2014.Mr. Knight also served as President of Apple Hospitality Two, Inc. until it was sold to an affiliate of ING Clarion in May 2007, as President of Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. until it was sold to Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. in October 2007, and as President of Apple REIT Six, Inc. until it merged with an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII in May 2013.Mr. Knight joined the Apple REIT Companies in 2000.Apple Hospitality Two, Inc., Apple Hospitality Five, Inc., Apple REIT Six, Inc., Apple REIT Seven, Inc. and Apple REIT Eight, Inc. were real estate investment trusts.Mr. Knight currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista, Virginia.Mr. Knight serves on the Marriott Owners Advisory Council, the Residence Inn Association Board, the American Hotel and Lodging Association Board of Directors and is the Co-chair of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Owners Council.Mr. Knight is also a member of the national advisory council for the Marriott School.He is a board member for the Valentine Museum, Venture Richmond and St. Michael’s Episcopal School.Mr. Knight holds a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Corporate Strategy and Finance from the Marriott School at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Political Science from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.