Martin Partners Recruits Vice President, Controller to Strategic Hotels & Resorts

Chicago, IL - June 18, 2007 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Stephen Briggs to the position of Vice President, Controller at Strategic Hotels & Resorts, an industry-leading owner and asset manager of high-end REIT hotels and resorts with a quality portfolio of upscale luxury hotels and resorts in desirable North American and European locations.  Prior to joining Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Briggs was the Senior Vice President, Asset Strategy/Strategic Planning with Equity Office Properties.