James Francis
Chief Executive Officer at ESH ACQUISITION CORP.
Net worth: 55 M $ as of 2023-06-29
Network origin in James Francis first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extinct | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 11 | |
| Unknown | 8 | ||
Highland Hospitality Corp.
 Highland Hospitality Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Highland Hospitality Corp. provides real estate investment services. It provides full and limited service, extended-stay properties located in major convention, business, resort and airport markets in the United States. The company was founded in 2003 and is located in McLean, VA.
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| Extinct | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 7 |
Crestline Capital Corp.
 Crestline Capital Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Crestline Capital Corp. was the parent company of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, independent hotel management companies. The company was also engaged in leasing and investing in hotel properties. In 2002 Barcelo Hotels & Resorts of Spain acquired Crestline Capital Corporation and formed Barcelo Crestline. Crestline Capital was headquartered in Bethesda, MD.
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| Extinct | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 5 |
Chambers Street Properties
 Chambers Street Properties Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Chambers Street Properties is a real estate investment trust that acquires, owns and operates primarily office and industrial properties. The company operates its business through two segments: Industrial Properties and Office Properties, which participate in the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of high quality real estate assets in their respective regions. Chambers Street Properties was founded by Jack A. Cuneo on March 30, 2004 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.
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| Extinct | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 4 |
Barcelo Crestline Corp.
 Barcelo Crestline Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Barcelo Crestline Corp. owns, operates and leases hotels, resorts, conference and convention centers. The firm also has investments in hotel properties. The company was founded in June 2002 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.
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| Subsidiary | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 2 |
Courtyard by Marriott LP
 Courtyard by Marriott LP Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of The Sarofim Group, Inc., Courtyard by Marriott LP is a company that owns and operates hotels. The company is based in Bethesda, MD.
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| Subsidiary | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 1 |
Host Marriott Corp. /Old/
 Host Marriott Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Host Marriott Corp. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that owns 113 full-service hotel properties as of February 15, 2004, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper-upscale hotel sectors. As of December 31, 2003, Host Marriott was the largest hotel REIT in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s composite index. Host Marriott conducts its operations through Host Marriott, L.P., or Host LP, of which Host Marriott is the sole general partner.
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| Extinct | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to James Francis via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYA HOTELS & RESORTS N.V. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer General Counsel Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Playa Hotels & Resorts BV
 Playa Hotels & Resorts BV Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Playa Hotels & Resorts BV owns and operates resorts. It offers swimming and water sports, fitness, kids club, live entertainment, and spa. The firm also offers weddings and special events. The company is headquartered in Amdsterdam, the Netherlands. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| GRAMERCY PROPERTY TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Treasurer Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.
 National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY COMPANY | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The College Foundation of the University of Virginia | President Director/Board Member | ||
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The District of Columbia Bar
 The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Magic Johnson Enterprises, Inc.
 Magic Johnson Enterprises, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Magic Johnson Enterprises, Inc. provides business development and businesses expansion services. It enables entertainment and products and services available in diverse urban communities such as fitness sport centers, restaurants, travel, real estate funds and food service sectors. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Other Consumer Services | Chief Executive Officer President | |
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Ackerley Partners LLC
 Ackerley Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ackerley Partners LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Ted Ackerley and Chris Ackerley. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder | |
| PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
LicenseStream, Inc.
 LicenseStream, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services LicenseStream, Inc. provides licensing and royalty payment automation platform for media and businesses. It offers a platform that allows owners of digital content to license, transact and monitor all forms of electronic media. The platform both significantly extends the reach and revenue potential of companies already licensing their content online and establishes new revenue streams for companies looking to digitize and distribute their traditional, analog material. The firm also enables customers to detect and curb unauthorized usage of their content. The company was founded by Iain Scholnick, Jeffrey A. Shear, Joe Caccamo, and Scott Lipsitz and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Potomac School, Inc. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| COSTAR GROUP, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Prime Hospitality Corp.
 Prime Hospitality Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Prime Hospitality Corp. owns, operates and franchise hotels. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President Director of Finance/CFO | |
The Real Estate Roundtable
 The Real Estate Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Real Estate Roundtable operates real estate and trade associations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jeffrey D. DeBoer. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
JER Management LLC
 JER Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance JER Partners LLC is a private equity firm headquartered in McLean Virginia. The firm is the private equity and real estate investment management division of J. E. Robert Cos., a real estate investment and asset management firm that is located in Alexandria, Virginia and was founded in 1981 by Joseph E. Robert, Jr. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| YPO International Chapter | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Coscan Washington, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Global Blockchain Ventures Fund LP
 Global Blockchain Ventures Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Global Blockchain Ventures Fund LP invests in companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the field of technology primarily in internet of things, medtech, media entertainment education, enterprise transformation & strategic blockchain enablers, and blockchain enabled verticals. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AMERICAN CAPITAL LTD. | Investment Managers | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Merging Traffic, Inc.
 Merging Traffic, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Merging Traffic, Inc. operates as a web-based crowdsourcing portal for capital formation, and an investment pool targeting earlier stage companies. It combines the due diligence of traditional investing methods with an online crowdfunding platform to execute targeted fund raising and fund investments. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
DiamondRock Hospitality LP
 DiamondRock Hospitality LP Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services DiamondRock Hospitality LP owns and operates hotels and resorts. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member | |
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
 American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member | |
Appleseed LLC
 Appleseed LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Appleseed LLC provides real estate services. The private company is based in Overland Park, KS. | Real Estate Development | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Los Angeles Football Club
 Los Angeles Football Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is a Major League Soccer (MLS) club based in Los Angeles, CA. The ownership group of LAFC consists of local leaders and innovators from various industries, including entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC aims to build a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of the greater area and provides an unparalleled experience for fans. LAFC offers an official roster, schedule, and mobile ticketing for matches. The private company was founded by Ruben Emir G. bin Abdullah. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Los Angeles Sparks | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Fox BSB Holdco, Inc.
 Fox BSB Holdco, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Fox BSB Holdco, Inc. operates a professional baseball franchise. The firm is a member of the National League West Division of the Major League Baseball (MLB). It also markets sports merchandise, tickets, and collectable baseball game items. The company was founded in 1957and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Alticor, Inc.
 Alticor, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Alticor Corp. connects entrepreneurs with unparalleled opportunity and consumers with premier products. It offers business opportunities, manufacturing, and logistics services. The company was founded by Richard M. Devos Sr. in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI. | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member | |
Elite Hospitality, Inc.
 Elite Hospitality, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Elite Hospitality, Inc. provides hotel management services. It also offers hotel development, brokerage, and other related services for hotels and other business. The company owns and operates franchised properties, which include the Hilton Garden Inns, Hampton Inns, Castillo Real, and Quality Inn. Elite Hospitality was founded by Mohan Bhoola in 1987 and is headquartered in Ormond Beach, FL | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Maryland Bar Foundation, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
ASPiRE Channel LLC
 ASPiRE Channel LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services ASPiRE Channel LLC owns and operates television broadcasting stations. It delivers enlightening, entertaining and positive programming to African-American families with a diverse slate including movies, documentaries, short films, music, comedy, visual and performing arts and faith and inspirational programs. The company was founded on June 27, 2012 by Earvin Johnson, Jr. and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Broadcasting | Chief Executive Officer | |
| American University Washington College of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| BLOCK, INC. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc.
 The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc. owns and manages a professional basketball franchise. It offers basketball team news, schedule, standings, player profiles, and statistics. The company was founded by in 1947 is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Hilton Garden Inn St. Augustine Beach | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 49 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 21 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 124 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 80 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 35 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 28 |
| Chairman | 28 |
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| Allen Weiss | 31 |
| Thomas Eckert | 22 |
| John Hill | 18 |
| Bruce D. Wardinski | 18 |
| Earvin Johnson | 17 |
| Angelique Brunner | 17 |
| Chris Ackerley | 16 |
| Jonathan D. Morris | 16 |
| Jeffrey Nuechterlein | 15 |
| Thomas Natelli | 14 |
| Mark Brugger | 13 |
| Ted Ackerley | 12 |
| Larry K. Harvey | 12 |
| Jack A. Cuneo | 11 |
| Tracy Colden | 10 |
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