James A. MacCutcheon

James A. MacCutcheon was President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunburst Hospitality Corporation, a leading hotel owner and manager of nationally recognized hotels operating in 16 states. He retired in 2007. Prior to Mr. MacCutcheon leading a management buy-out in 2000, Sunburst was a publicly-owned company trading on the NYSE. Sunburst’s hotels operate under Choice Hotels, Holiday Inn and Best Western flags. Mr. MacCutcheon served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sunburst from 1997 to 2000. From 1996 through 1997 he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH), the worldwide hotel franchisor. Sunburst became an independent company as a result of a tax-free spin-off transaction from Choice Hotels in 1997. Prior to his position with Choice Hotels, MacCutcheon served as Chief Financial Officer for Manor Care, Inc. (NYSE:MNR), Choice’s parent company before its spin-off in November 1996. Prior to joining Manor Care as Chief Executive Officer in 1987, MacCutcheon was a partner with a big five accounting firm. Mr. MacCutcheon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University, and maintains residences in Delray Beach, Florida and Cornelius, North Carolina.