Julio E. Morales resigned as Chief Accounting Officer of RLJ Lodging Trust to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Morales' resignation is effective as of May 25, 2012. The company has initiated a search for a new Chief Accounting Officer. Leslie D. Hale, the company's Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Finance, will serve as the company's interim Chief Accounting Officer until a new Chief Accounting Officer is hired.