Harnessing Hospitality with Russ Flicker, Managing Partner & Co-founder of AWH Partners

Russ FlickerRussell “Russ” Flicker started his career working for some of the biggest names in commercial real estate (and the world). The co-founder and managing partner of AWH Partners is an alum of The Blackstone Group and The Trump Organization, as well as the former CIO for Ian Schrager Company. An entrepreneur at heart, Russ took his years of institutional experience and struck out on his own when he and two colleagues started their own firm on the heels of the Great Recession.

AWH Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm focused on value-add and distressed opportunities in the hospitality space. Formed by alumni of The Blackstone Group and The Related Companies, AWH Partners currently manages a portfolio in excess of $2 billion. Russ oversees all executive aspects of AWH Partners, including strategy, investment, development, and management of their vertically integrated team.

Russ received his J.D. from the Duke University School of Law where he is a current member of the Board of Visitors. He received his B.A. in Business Administration from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis where he is the current president of the Alumni Board.

The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss highlights the stories, successes, and struggles behind major commercial real estate investors. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at commercial real estate leaders and their unique edge.

Hosted by Aaron Y. Strauss, Managing Partner at A.Y. Strauss

Aaron Y. Strauss is one of the leading legal advisors in the commercial real estate industry, providing insight and guidance for billions worth of transactions during his career. As our firm’s founder and managing partner, he has positioned A.Y. Strauss as one of the region’s most respected law firms for commercial real estate owners, lenders and sponsors, serving the needs of our clients with the utmost in care, integrity and transparency.