Matt Mering

Mr. Mering joined Waterton in 2019 and serves as executive vice president, hospitality. In this role, he is responsible for the formulation and execution of the firm's hotel investment strategy, oversight of asset management and further developing investor relationships. Mr. Mering participates on the firm's Management Committee. Prior to joining Waterton, Mr. Mering spent six years with Graves Hospitality as director of development, where he was responsible for identifying new hospitality development and acquisition opportunities, and oversight of the company's food and beverage operations. Prior to Graves Hospitality, Mr. Mering was a Principal at Salita Development, where he served as director of development. Mr. Mering holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from Michigan State University, and an MBA from the University of Chicago.