A 35-year veteran of the real estate industry, Glade Knight founded Apple Hospitality Two, Inc., Apple Hospitality Five, Inc., Apple REIT Six, Inc. and Apple REIT Seven, Inc. in 2001, 2002, and 2004 and 2006 respectively, and today serves as the companies' Chairman and CEO. Mr. Knight also founded and served as the Chairman and CEO of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TCR) from 1993 until 2005 when the company merged with Colonial Properties Trust.

Justin Knight serves as Senior Vice President of Apple REIT Six, Inc. as well as President of Apple Hospitality Two, Inc. and Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. and Apple REIT Seven, Inc. Mr. Knight joined the companies in 2000 and has been a key player in developing the corporate infrastructure and strategies, negotiating more than $2.4 billion in acquisitions, and overseeing and supporting $100 million in property renovations, a $425 million merger of two REITs, and five public offerings of equity capital, together totaling $1.925 billion, and another ongoing $1 billion offering. Justin has encouraged his team to think innovatively and respond dynamically. He has developed a knack for identifying valuable hotels in strong markets and driving performance through asset management and strategic property improvements.

Kristian “Krissy” Gathright, has been with Apple REIT Six, Inc. since its inception. In addition to her role at Apple REIT Six, she currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Apple Hospitality Two, Inc. and Sr. Vice President of Operations for Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. and Apple REIT Seven, Inc. She has been with the Apple companies since 1999. Krissy has been in the real estate investment industry since 1996. Prior to managing the Apple companies, she served as Assistant Vice President and Investor Relations Manager for Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, a REIT focusing on the ownership and management of apartment homes in Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Texas. From 1996 to 1998, she was an Asset Manager and Regional Controller of the Northern Region Operations for United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc., a Real Estate Investment Trust headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. And, prior to that time she was an auditor with Ernst & Young.

David McKenney serves as President of Capital Markets for Apple REIT Six, Inc. as well as Apple Hospitality Two, Inc., Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. and Apple REIT Seven, Inc., sister real estate investment trusts. David has been with Apple REIT Six and its sister companies since their inception and during that time has overseen five public offerings of equity capital totaling more than $1.925 billion, an ongoing offering of $1 billion and a $425 million merger of two REITs. In addition, he oversees the investor relations department of the Company.

Bryan Peery serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Apple REIT Six, Inc. In addition, he also serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer for Apple Hospitality Two, Inc., Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. and Apple REIT Seven, Inc. Bryan is a Certified Public Accountant and joined the companies at the end of 2003 and has since been a driving force on the Apple team, overseeing financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and forecasting for the Company.

David Buckley, in addition to his role with Apple REIT Six, Inc., also serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Apple Hospitality Two, Inc., Apple Hospitality Five, Inc. and Apple REIT Seven, Inc., each of which is a real estate investment trust. David oversees the Company’s SEC filings, property closings and all other legal matters.