Kenneth Edward Cruse
Chief Executive Officer at Soul Community Planet, Inc.
Profile
Kenneth Edward Cruse is the CEO and founder of Alpha Wave Investors LLC, which is founded in 2015.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of AWI Salishan LLC, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Soul Community Planet, Inc., and a Member of Young Presidents Organization, Inc. (Southern California).
Mr. Cruse was the Chief Executive Officer & Director of Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. from 2013 to 2015.
He was also an Independent Director of Morgans Hotel Group Co. from 2015 to 2016.
Additionally, he was a Vice President-Corporate Finance at Host Marriott Corp.
from 1997 to 2005.
Mr. Cruse has also served as a Director of BuyEfficient LLC and as a Member of The Real Estate Roundtable and American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado State University and his MBA from Georgetown University.
Kenneth Edward Cruse active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Young Presidents Organization, Inc. (Southern California) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
AWI Salishan LLC
 AWI Salishan LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance AWI Salishan LLC engages in commercial real estate. The company is headquartered in San Clemente, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Soul Community Planet, Inc.
 Soul Community Planet, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Soul Community Planet, Inc. provides holistic hospitality services. It offers venues comprising hotels, co-working, restaurants and fitness. The company is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-12-31 |
Alpha Wave Investors LLC
 Alpha Wave Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alpha Wave Investors, LLC (Alpha Wave Investors) is a private equity investment firm founded in 2015 by Ken Cruse. The firm is headquartered in California. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-12-31 |
Former positions of Kenneth Edward Cruse
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MORGANS HOTEL GROUP CO. | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-29 |
| SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-01-18 |
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. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2005-03-31 |
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. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Kenneth Edward Cruse
| Colorado State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgetown University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
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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. | Consumer Services |
Morgans Hotel Group Co.
 Morgans Hotel Group Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Morgans Hotel Group Co. operates, owns, acquires, develops, and redevelops boutique hotels. It also operates nightclubs, restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage venues in many of the hotels and casinos. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
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. | Commercial Services |
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. | Consumer Services |
BuyEfficient LLC
 BuyEfficient LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BuyEfficient LLC provides online purchasing portal. Its e-procurement solution helps to monitor and compare product purchases and provides information on inventory expenses, product levels and procurement expenses for hotel operators. The company is headquartered in San Clemente, CA. | Technology Services |
| Young Presidents Organization, Inc. (Southern California) | |
Alpha Wave Investors LLC
Alpha Wave Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alpha Wave Investors, LLC (Alpha Wave Investors) is a private equity investment firm founded in 2015 by Ken Cruse. The firm is headquartered in California. | Finance |
AWI Salishan LLC
AWI Salishan LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance AWI Salishan LLC engages in commercial real estate. The company is headquartered in San Clemente, CA. | Finance |
Soul Community Planet, Inc.
Soul Community Planet, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Soul Community Planet, Inc. provides holistic hospitality services. It offers venues comprising hotels, co-working, restaurants and fitness. The company is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA. | Consumer Services |
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