Chad Cooley

Biography: Chad Cooley is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of AWH Partners, a New York City based real estate investment firm founded in 2010 with a hospitality-focused portfolio currently valued in excess of $1.2B. Mr. Cooley is responsible for overseeing all executive aspects of the firm, including setting the strategic direction and oversight of the company’s investment, development, and management divisions. Prior to founding AWH Partners, Mr. Cooley served as Vice President at The Related Companies from 2002-2009, where he managed numerous investments through all stages of the acquisition and development process, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. With over 16 years of industry experience, Mr. Cooley remains actively involved in AWH’s pursuit of ground up, value-add and distressed hospitality investment opportunities. Mr. Cooley received his BA in Political Science from Colgate University and currently serves as an executive member of the University’s Alumni Council.