Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., the President and Chief Executive Officer of RLJ Lodging Trust has informed the company that he is resigning from all positions he holds with the company, including his position as a trustee on the Board of Trustees of the company, effective as of May 11, 2016. Mr. Baltimore's resignation does not involve a disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company's operations, policies or practices. In connection with Mr. Baltimore's resignation, the Board has appointed Ross H. Bierkan, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, as Interim President and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective as of the effective date.

Mr. Bierkan will also continue as the company's Chief Investment Officer. No determinations have been made at this time regarding any change in Mr. Bierkan's compensation as a result of his becoming the Company's Interim President and Interim Chief Executive Officer.