With Victory Hotel Partners appointing its co-founder, Greg Mount, as CEO and Gary Sims as
CEO of its subsidiary, Hay Creek Hotels & Restaurants, the company as a whole is poised for a dynamic 2023.

Greg Mount

Gary Sims

Denver, CO (January 10, 2023)- Victory Hotel Partners, a premiere real estate investment
company, is starting off the new year with the appointments of Greg Mount as their first CEO of
Victory Hotel Partners and Gary Sims as CEO of its subsidiary, Hay Creek Hotels & Restaurants.

After beginning his career at Marriott, IHR, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and as a President, and
CEO in the global hospitality industry, Greg Mount steered significant business transformation
and expansion to position companies for greater relevance, market leadership and sustained
success. Greg is recognized as an influential culture, talent, and technology champion — with
the rare combination of strategic, financial, operational, and real estate leadership agility.  As
CEO of Victory Hotel Partners, Greg will be focused on leveraging Victory’s vertically integrated
platform, execution on M&A, acquisition, development, and management of independent and
boutique hotel properties.

“Coming on board full- time as CEO of the company I formed with long-term partner, Gary
Sims has been a life-long dream come to fruition. Forming this under the direst of
circumstances, I am beyond grateful to this team that pressed on during the pandemic, helping
us achieve enormous growth in such a short time. Our approach from the beginning has been
purposeful and strategic and we will continue that approach into this new year,” said Greg
Mount, newly appointed CEO of Victory Hotel Partners.

An industry veteran with over 30+ years of experience in operations and development in a
variety of hospitality segments, Gary Sims served as COO of RLH Corp with 1,000+ franchise
properties. Gary has operated several iconic resorts in the United States including La Costa
Resort and Spa, La Quinta Resort and Spa, Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa and HGV properties
in Las Vegas. As President/CEO of Nikki Beach Resorts, he was responsible for luxury property development and operations in the Caribbean, South America, Europe and Middle East. Gary
has operated branded properties including Westin, Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott, Red Lion and
Omni. As CEO of Hay Creek Hotels & Restaurants, Gary will be focused on the acquisition,
renovation, repositioning and management of upper- upscale and luxury independent and
boutique hotels and restaurants. Norman MacLeod, who remains as the Chairman, will
continue to support the development efforts, owner relations and special projects for Hay
Creek Hotels & Restaurants.

“It’s been my great fortune to have worked with the Hay Creek team for over two years as their
COO and I am proud to continue the great legacy that Norman MacLeod has built in the
independent & boutique hotel space as the new CEO.”

Both Greg and Gary are co-founders and board members of Victory Hotel Partners.

ABOUT VICTORY HOTEL PARTNERS
VICTORY Hotel Partners is a premiere Real Estate Investment and Hospitality Management Company
based out of Denver, Colorado. VICTORY participates in third party management, asset management, and renovation project management.  VICTORY also provides fee-based consultancy, including
development, asset reviews, market studies, franchise negotiations and system aggregation for
independent hotels.  The company is experienced with the world’s leading hotel brands and distribution
systems.  For more information, please visit victoryhotelpartners.com.

ABOUT HAY CREEK HOTELS
Founded in 2005 and based in Exeter, New Hampshire, Hay Creek Hotels is a leader in upscale
independent full-service lodging and dining.  Guided by international hospitality industry veterans, the
company prides itself on a unique combination of award-winning dining experiences, exceptional guest
service, and contemporary accommodations.  The company offers a full spectrum of technical and third-party management services to boutique hotel owners and developers.  Hay Creek Hotels combines decades of industry expertise with fully integrated management systems specifically designed for full- service upscale and luxury-oriented hotels, inns and resorts. For more information please
visit: www.haycreekhotels.com.