ASHFORD INC. DIRECTOR AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY VETERAN, W. MICHAEL MURPHY, PASSES AWAY
26 July 2024 - 6:45AM
PR Newswire (US)
DALLAS, July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. announced today
that Mr. W. Michael Murphy, a member
of its Board of Directors, passed away on July 24, 2024. Mr. Murphy had a
distinguished career in the hotel industry and has been a key
member of the Company's Board of Directors, serving since August
2018. Prior to serving on the board of Ashford Inc., Michael
served on the board of Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR)
from 2013 to 2015 and he served on the board of Ashford Hospitality
Trust (NYSE: AHT) from 2003 to 2013.
"We are very saddened to announce Michael's passing," commented
Monty J. Bennett, Ashford Inc.'s
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We will miss him, both
as a friend and as a valued business leader. On behalf of the
directors and management of Ashford Inc. and the entire Ashford
Group of Companies, we extend our heartfelt condolences to
Michael's family during this difficult time."
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