We are a team of seasoned industry leaders with deep expertise in hospitality, glamping, and real estate. With extensive U.S. and international experience, we have led firms to success, navigated multiple investment cycles, and built an unparalleled network across the industry. Our hands-on approach ensures that we don’t just advise—we help execute, unlocking long-term value at every stage of the investment lifecycle.
Why Should Clients Work With Us?
Dionis Rodriguez is the Founder and Managing Partner of Crimson Rock Capital, established in 2014 to pursue a highly focused, value-oriented investment strategy in the hotel and lifestyle real estate sectors. As a trusted Co-Pilot to clients and partners, he brings over two decades of experience across acquisitions, development, asset management, and advisory.
Under his leadership, Crimson Rock Capital launched Sojourner Glamping, a next-generation outdoor hospitality platform designed to bring elevated resort experiences to everyday consumers while creating meaningful local impact. He also founded The Crimson Connection, a real estate alumni community across top business schools, focused on collective success and nonprofit support.
Dionis previously held senior leadership roles at GFI Hospitality (formerly GB Lodging), Amstar Global Partners, AIG Global Real Estate, and Optimus Hotel Partners, with a track record of sourcing, structuring, and managing over $2 billion in domestic and international real estate investments. He began his career at HVS and New Castle Hotels, where he gained foundational experience in development, feasibility, and asset valuation.
He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he co-led the Hospitality and Travel Club, and a B.S. from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Dionis serves or has served on numerous boards, including the Harvard Club of New York (Vice President), Harvard Business School Club of New York, Teaching Matters (Chairman of the Board), The Guestbook, Shrtlst, and The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate.
He is also the author of Shift Your Paradigm, a book focused on personal growth, leadership, and social impact.
Duggan Jensen is a seasoned multi-asset class investor with over 20 years of experience across public equities, private equity, commercial real estate, and credit. As a Senior Co-Pilot at Crimson Rock Capital Advisors, he brings deep investment expertise, a rigorous strategic lens, and a strong network to help clients unlock value across diverse asset classes.
As Founder and Chief Investment Officer of his family office, Duggan has deployed over $30 million across 80 private investments, achieving a 1.8x MOIC. His investment strategy is centered around identifying emerging managers with distinctive approaches—grounded in character-driven due diligence and long-term thematic conviction. In commercial real estate, he has invested in over 35 properties spanning multifamily, industrial, office, and hospitality assets.
Previously, Duggan was a Partner at Fireside Investments, where he helped raise $285 million and played an active role in investments such as Port 32 Marinas, Kasa, and Collective Retreats. He also served as Managing Director at i80 Group, and held senior leadership roles at Aptigon Capital (Citadel) and Visium Asset Management, where he focused on portfolio oversight, talent development, and scaling multi-manager hedge fund platforms.
Earlier in his career, Duggan held investment roles at York Capital Management and SAC Capital, and founded Mt. Harlan Capital Management, a long/short equity fund rooted in value investing principles.
Duggan holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and an A.B. magna cum laude from Harvard University in Biological Anthropology. He is a CFA charterholder and serves as Chair of the Investment Committee on the Board of Trustees for The Leakey Foundation.
He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut with his wife and three sons.
Brett Rubin brings over 20 years of real estate leadership experience, with a deep focus on development, design, and operational excellence. As a Senior Co-Pilot at Crimson Rock Capital Advisors, Brett draws on a track record of managing over 4,500 multifamily units, 6 million square feet, and $3 billion in total development costs, across some of the nation’s most complex markets.
Brett has held senior roles across premier firms, including Gemdale USA, Saxum Real Estate, and AvalonBay Communities, where he led large-scale, ground-up development projects in New York, Boston, and New Jersey. He also served as Managing Director and Partner at Alliance Residential Company, launching the firm’s Tri-State development platform.
Most recently, Brett provided executive consulting for Arion Fund, a private debt firm, where he streamlined operations, improved decision-making processes, and laid the foundation for institutional capital growth.
Earlier in his career, Brett played a key role at the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC), contributing to the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site post-9/11. His leadership helped coordinate efforts between city, state, and federal agencies during one of New York’s most significant public-private initiatives.
In addition to his institutional experience, Brett is an entrepreneur at heart. He was the Co-Founder and CEO of Ethos Collective Wellness, a pioneering co-working space for holistic healthcare practitioners in SoHo, which he built from concept to profitable exit.
Brett holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Yale University.
Andrew is a Managing Partner at Crimson Rock Capital and Co-Founder of Sojourner Glamping, Inc., where he brings a unique blend of global hospitality leadership, strategic advisory, and conservation-focused business development.
Prior to co-founding Sojourner, Andrew led the development, launch, and initial operations of Zaina Lodge in Mole National Park—West Africa’s first luxury safari lodge and Ghana’s top-rated property on TripAdvisor. He spearheaded the business planning and capital raise, securing $8.2 million from investors across Ghana, Tanzania, the U.S., and the Netherlands. He remains a board member and shareholder of the lodge.
Andrew has over two decades of experience in Ghana and has advised organizations around the world, including serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of the Philadelphia Zoo. His work lies at the intersection of hospitality, conservation, and economic development, with deep expertise in launching and scaling mission-aligned ventures.
He began his career in change management at Accenture, served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Northern Ghana, and later led global market transformation initiatives at the World Wildlife Fund. Throughout his career, Andrew has led both independent consulting engagements and large-scale internal transformation projects for mission-driven organizations.
Andrew holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a B.A. from Georgetown University, where he also served as President of Students of Georgetown, Inc., the nation’s largest student-run corporation. During his tenure, he launched the university’s first on-campus coffeehouse, now a multi-location business and the only non-Starbucks partner to Barnes & Noble in the U.S.
Melissa Rodriguez is a seasoned marketing and business intelligence leader with over 20 years of experience accelerating growth for global brands across healthcare, consumer electronics, and CPG. As a Senior Co-Pilot at Crimson Rock Capital Advisors, she brings deep expertise in digital transformation, brand strategy, AI integration, and data-driven decision-making to help clients unlock scalable, measurable value.
Melissa has held executive roles at organizations including Holy Name Medical System and LG Electronics, where she led national marketing teams, repositioned global brands, and executed award-winning campaigns across digital, broadcast, and experiential channels. At LG, she directed $200M+ marketing initiatives, launched new product platforms across Home Entertainment, Appliances, and Mobile, and integrated AI tools such as Synthesia and DCO to optimize performance and personalization at scale.
In healthcare, Melissa transformed the brand positioning of Holy Name with a breakthrough omni-channel campaign while also leading enterprise-wide adoption of advanced analytics, CRM strategies, and generative AI content—directly contributing to double-digit growth and stronger patient engagement.
She is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Business Analytics and AI Program (with Distinction), and also holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.A. from Cornell University. Her work has earned recognition from the Effie Awards, SABRE Awards, and LG Global Best Practice Awards for its impact and innovation.
At Crimson Rock Capital, Melissa helps clients turn insights into action—guiding them through disruption and digital evolution with clarity, creativity, and measurable results.
Arvind Gangadharan is a distinguished leader in global hospitality with over 30 years of experience across luxury lodges, resorts, and experiential travel ventures spanning India, Africa, Southeast Asia, the U.S., and the Middle East.
As a Senior Co-Pilot at Crimson Rock Capital Advisors, he brings strategic insight and operational excellence to clients seeking to invest in or optimize high-end hospitality assets with a focus on sustainability, guest experience, and community integration.
Arvind has held senior leadership roles with world-renowned hospitality brands including Singita Serengeti, Taj Safaris, Alila Hotels, Sterling Holidays, and Xandari Resorts. He also serves as Head of Operations at Sojourner Glamping, where he supports the company’s growth as a premier outdoor hospitality brand in the U.S. His work has included pre-openings, asset turnarounds, eco-lodge development, and pioneering luxury wilderness experiences rooted in conservation.
A passionate advocate for sustainable tourism and local empowerment, Arvind has led hospitality and conservation initiatives in Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and across India—merging luxury hospitality with wildlife protection and community engagement. From launching high-impact glamping concepts to advising on asset repositioning and operational scale-up, he is a sought-after advisor for family offices, private equity firms, and institutional investors in the hospitality sector.
Arvind holds a diploma in Hotel Management and a bachelor’s degree in Commerce. He is multilingual, an avid naturalist, and a lifelong outdoorsman—with deep commitments to wildlife, local culture, and meaningful travel.
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