Inland American Lodging Group, Inc. Names Andrew J. Welch CFO

Inland American Lodging Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. (Inland American), today announced Andrew J. Welch has joined the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Welch brings 30 years of experience in the financial, capital markets and real estate sectors to his new position with IALG. Previously, Mr. Welch was employed by FelCor Lodging Trust from 1998 through 2013, including as its executive vice president and chief financial officer from 2006 to 2013. Prior to joining FelCor, he served as vice president and treasurer of Bristol Hotel Company from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Welch has also held investment banking positions with Bank of America, N.A. and Citibank, N.A.