Mark Brugger

Mark W.
Brugger was the founder of DiamondRock Hospitality Co. (founded in 2004) and served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director until 2024.
Current jobs include Director at American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc., Director at DiamondRock Hospitality LP, Member at The Urban Land Institute, Member at The Real Estate Roundtable, Member at Maryland Bar Foundation, Inc., and Member at YPO International Chapter.
Former jobs include Director-Land Development at Coscan Washington, Inc. (1997), Vice President-Project Finance at Marriott International, Inc. (2000-2004), Independent Trustee at Chambers Street Properties (2013-2015), and Vice President-Investment Sales at Transwestern Commercial Services LLC (1997-2000).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland (1992) and a graduate degree from American University Washington College of Law (1995).