Kristian M. Gathright

Ms. Gathright joined Spirit Realty Capital's board of directors in 2021 and currently serves on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Ms. Gathright was Executive Vice President, Asset Management and Chief Operating Officer of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE), a real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States, from 2007 to 2020. Ms. Gathright held various senior management positions with each of the former Apple REIT Companies from inception until they were sold to a third party or merged with Apple Hospitality REIT. Ms. Gathright joined the Apple REIT Companies in 1999. Ms. Gathright played an instrumental role in building a strong corporate culture, maximizing value through effective management of brand, operator and supplier relationships, utilizing a data-driven approach to drive superior results and evaluating and executing several strategic transactions. Prior to joining Apple Hospitality REIT, Ms. Gathright served as AVP, Investor Relations Manager of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust from 1998 to 1999. From 1996 to 1998, Ms. Gathright was Regional Controller and Asset Manager of United Dominion Realty Trust. Lastly, from 1994 to 1996, Ms. Gathright was an auditor with Ernst & Young.

Ms. Gathright serves on the board of directors of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc (NYSE: APLE).

Ms. Gathright currently serves on the board of directors of each: Common House, LLC, YMCA of Greater Richmond, St. Christopher School, The Community Foundation of Richmond, McIntire School of Commerce Advisory Board, Truist Advisory Board, StartUp Virginia, NextUP, Maymont and Richmond Symphony Foundation. From 2019 to 2020, Ms. Gathright served on the board of directors of American Hotel and Lodging Association and Virginia Chamber of Commerce. From 2015 to 2020, Ms. Gathright served on the board of directors of ChamberRVA.

Ms. Gathright received a B.S. in Accounting, Graduate with Distinction, from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.