Sam Woodworth

As Vice President of Business Development, Sam is pivotal in the ongoing growth of Crestline’s portfolio through the acquisition of management contracts, new development, and investments. Prior to joining Crestline, Sam was the Director of Acquisitions at GF Hotels & Resorts. Sam began his career as an investment sales analyst for select service hotel portfolios with JLL in Atlanta. He moved on to manage acquisitions, development, and client relations for HVMG and CBRE Hotels.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Among his additional achievements, Sam was the graduate program liaison to the 91st annual Hotel Ezra Cornell student-run conference highlighting the accomplishments of the student body to alumni and members of the hospitality industry, as well as a nominee for the 2023 Georgia Tech Alumni Association 40 Under 40 award. He is active in his community and a volunteer with the Red Cross.