On August 9, 2019, M. Thomas Buoy informed Extended Stay America, Inc. that he will be resigning from his position as Executive Vice President, Revenue of the company, effective as of December 31, 2019. During the period prior to the Resignation Date, Mr. Buoy will continue to provide services to the Company as the Executive Vice President, Revenue, and following the Resignation Date, the Company will be eliminating the position of Executive Vice President, Revenue. The company expects to create a new position of Chief Marketing Officer and has commenced a search process to identify an individual to serve in that role.