Jonathan Gordon is the Founding Principal of Experiential Capital Group (ECG), an investment and development platform focused on building and scaling durable hospitality and experiential real estate investments where risk and reward are aligned. He is also the Founder & CEO of The Neighborhood Hotel (TNH), a hospitality brand designed to deliver consistent, design-forward lodging experiences through institutional-quality operations and technology.

At ECG, Jonathan is responsible for firm strategy, capital formation, platform development, and portfolio oversight. ECG operates as a standalone investment business, underwriting opportunities where operational expertise and guest experience can drive differentiated outcomes. Where appropriate, ECG leverages The Neighborhood Hotel’s operating model, systems, and hospitality technology to enhance performance across asset classes.

Jonathan founded The Neighborhood Hotel to address the gap between traditional hotels and short-term rentals, combining upscale hotel operations, centralized technology, and residential-style design. TNH serves as both a growth platform and a strategic operating advantage, enabling ECG to bring hospitality expertise into mixed-use, adaptive reuse, and experiential real estate investments.

Prior to founding Experiential Capital Group and The Neighborhood Hotel, Jonathan served as Director of Asset Management at Equity Commonwealth, where he was responsible for budgeting, capital planning, and lease negotiations across a portfolio of office, retail, and industrial assets. Earlier in his career, he spent a decade in tenant representation at Cushman & Wakefield and Transwestern, advising institutional and corporate clients on leasing strategy and portfolio optimization.

Jimmy is the Chief Operating Officer of Experiential Capital Group (ECG), where he oversees firm-wide operations, financial strategy, business development, and investment management across the ECG platform.

In his role, he is responsible for investor relations and capital raising, acquisitions and dispositions, underwriting and transaction execution, and ongoing investment management across the portfolio. Jimmy also leads all accounting, finance, and reporting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and lender compliance, while driving business development, strategic planning, and operational execution. He plays a key role in ensuring ECG operates with the rigor, transparency, and repeatability expected by institutional capital partners.

Prior to his promotion to Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy served as Head of Finance and Investment Management at ECG, where he built and scaled the firm’s financial and reporting platform while supporting acquisitions, refinancings, and ongoing asset management across the portfolio. His promotion reflects the scope of responsibility he already carried in aligning finance, operations, and investment management as the firm has grown.

Before joining ECG, Jimmy worked in the Valuation and Portfolio Reporting group at Revantage Corporate Services, a Blackstone company. He previously served as Vice President of Asset Management at Boyd Watterson Asset Management, where he managed a portfolio of more than 90 properties with an aggregate value exceeding $1 billion on behalf of institutional investors. Earlier in his career, Jimmy was part of the FP&A group at Global Logistic Properties (formerly IndCor Properties) and began his career at KPMG LLP.

Jimmy received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a CFA Charterholder, Certified Public Accountant, and is a member of the CFA Institute, CFA Society of Chicago, AICPA, and ICPAS.

Matt Shanley is the Chief Operating Officer of The Neighborhood Hotel (TNH), where he is responsible for day-to-day leadership of the business and the cross-functional teams that enable the brand’s growth. He oversees operations, revenue strategy, marketing, and technology, ensuring organizational alignment, scalable systems, and a consistently strong guest experience across TNH’s portfolio.

In his role, Matt sets operating cadence, performance metrics, and execution priorities across the platform. He leads initiatives spanning revenue management and pricing strategy informed by market data and analytics, demand generation and brand marketing to increase booking velocity and awareness, and operational excellence programs that drive standardization, efficiency, and service quality as the business scales.

Prior to joining TNH, Matt worked in management consulting at Huron Consulting Group and Civic Consulting Alliance, where he developed a strong foundation in strategic planning, analytics, and operational improvement. His background also includes experience with REITs through an internship at Equity Lifestyle Properties and exposure to investment banking at Merrill Lynch.

Matt earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from Columbia College.

Jackson brings a strong background in real estate, finance, and asset management to the firm. As a member of the Asset Management and Investments Team, he plays a key role in acquisitions, investor reporting, financial modeling, and capital projects among other strategic initiatives. Jackson is dedicated to advancing a unified investment and asset management strategy that aligns with ECG’s mission and core values. With a focus on operational efficiency, financial performance, and long-term value creation, he works to enhance both guest experience and investor outcomes across the portfolio.

Prior to joining the firm, Jackson spent six years at Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS), a publicly traded REIT specializing in manufactured home communities. There, he was responsible for overseeing performance and financial strategy of the company’s largest portfolio, leading valuation and analysis efforts, and driving NOI focused initiatives across the platform. During his tenure, he gained broad exposure to a variety of asset types and markets nationwide.

Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Iowa, where he developed a strong foundation in market analysis and critical thinking. These skills support his work at ECG, where data-driven decision-making and strategic insight are central to delivering value for both guests and investors.

Jack plays a critical role on the Revenue & Operations team by elevating the hotel's customer satisfaction and operational excellence. His responsibilities encompass strategic communication management, personalized guest interactions, and proactive service optimization. Jack standardizes guest communication across multiple channels, ensuring consistent and timely interactions from pre-booking to post-stay. By systematically analyzing guest feedback and online reviews, he helps maintain the hotel's stellar online reputation.

Jack manages and elevates the property's service quality through comprehensive unit oversight and strategic maintenance coordination. He systematically ensures all suites meet company standards and maintain distinctive brand characteristics. Jack coordinates cross-departmental efficiency between housekeeping, property management, and maintenance teams & implements strategic protocols to guarantee exceptional product delivery and consistent service excellence.  

Jack began his career at The Neighborhood Hotel as a summer intern, where he quickly demonstrated his commitment to enhancing guest experiences. He also gained valuable insights into the travel industry during his internship at Globaleur, a South Korea-based AI software company that specializes in personalizing travel itineraries for guests. Jack holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Michigan State University, where he developed a strong foundation in global affairs and cross-cultural communication.