Jason Cruce

Executive Vice President of Hospitality

McWHINNEY

Jason Cruce is the Executive Vice President of Hospitality at McWhinney, where he spearheads the firms developments and is a trusted advisor to the asset management team and other affiliated businesses, leveraging his expertise across all of the firms businesses. A specialist in the renovation and repositioning of existing assets, Jason has been instrumental in the development of over $2 billion in mixed-use commercial real estate. His work spans more than 5,000 boutique and luxury hotel keys, 20 top-tier restaurants and nightlife venues, and extensive retail and office projects. His vision has been a driving force behind the successful roll-out of iconic lifestyle brands, including SLS Hotels, 1 Hotels, and Treehouse. Jason’s career prior to McWhinney includes impactful roles at Starwood Capital, sbe and Hilton Worldwide. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas with degrees in Architecture and European Studies and has also completed professional development programs in Asset Management and Real Estate Development.