About the
Hunter Conference

Lee has been working in hotel real estate finance for nearly 30 years including hotel asset acquisition, development, financing, and repositioning. Lee has worked with all of the major brands including IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott. As COO of Hunter Hotel Advisors, Lee oversees the operations of Hunter’s seven national offices including Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Miami.

Lee is also Conference Chair of the Hunter Conference, a national hotel investment conference. For more than 35 years, the conference has brought together the nation’s most influential leaders in the lodging investment arena to discuss real estate and finance issues facing hotel owners today.

Lee holds a master’s degree in hotel finance and real estate from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Lee serves on the Board of Directors of Atlanta Hospitality Alliance and is highly regarded for his in-depth understanding of hotel real estate finance.

Sarah Moss is Chief of Staff at Hunter Advisors and Conference Director of the Hunter Conference. Working closely with President and CEO Teague Hunter, she helps lead firmwide operations, financial management, and strategic growth, while ensuring alignment across teams and initiatives. Since joining Hunter full-time in 2018 after beginning her career as a hospitality intern, Sarah has built deep expertise across the business. She also leads strategy and execution for the Hunter Conference—one of the industry’s premier events—shaping its programming, partnerships, and signature identity as The Home of Hospitality.

Abigail Powell serves as Executive Business Partner at Hunter Advisors & Conference, bringing extensive experience supporting executive leadership teams within the hospitality sector. Known for her strategic mindset, attention to detail, and strong project management skills, she keeps complex initiatives on track and moving seamlessly from vision to execution. Abigail is a proud University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumna.

Maddy Thibodeaux, Senior Manager of Events and Partnerships at Hunter, plays a critical role in the execution and overall success of the Hunter Conference.  With a passion for cultivating meaningful relationships, Maddy works closely with our external partners, sponsors, and vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and a consistent standard of excellence throughout the planning process. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and ability to anticipate client and attendee needs, Maddy elevates each event experience to reflect Hunter’s reputation for quality and professionalism.

Maddy also manages Hunter’s presence at key industry gatherings, expanding the organization’s network and reinforcing its’ mission to be the premier conference where hospitality leaders convene, learn, and get deals done.

Maddy’s journey with Hunter began in 2021 as Conference Intern while she was attending Georgia State University, where she contributed to various aspects of the conference including registration, marketing, and programming for both the 2022 and 2023 Hunter Hotel Investment Conferences. Upon graduation, Maddy relocated to Chicago to work in the trade show and exhibition industry, gaining hands-on experience with global events of all sizes and complexity. This diverse background gives her a broad, strategic perspective that she brings to every aspect of planning the annual Hunter Conference.

Mary Ashley Lentz is the Creative Director at Hunter, where she has been an integral part of the firm for over 13 years. She shapes the look, feel, and organization of Hunter’s marketing materials, ensuring each piece reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence. Mary Ashley also leads the creative direction for the annual Hunter Conference, guiding its visual identity and messaging to align with the firm’s industry leadership.

A graduate of Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Management and a concentration in Marketing, Mary Ashley brings a blend of creativity, strategy, and leadership to her work. As a former team leader on the Georgia Tech Women’s Volleyball Team, she carries forward the same spirit of collaboration and discipline that continues to elevate the Hunter brand.

Karah Barton, Graphic Designer at Hunter Advisors & Conference, blends creativity and strategy to develop visual concepts that elevate communication and brand identity of Hunter. With a passion for design and an eye for detail, Karah thrives on creating compelling visuals that resonate with audiences and enhance the client experience. Beyond Hunter, Karah loves spending time with loved ones, traveling, and seeking fresh inspiration for her creative pursuits.

Sarah Hamaker graduated from Auburn University in 2022 with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. As Graphics Coordinator at Hunter Advisors & Conference, she brings a sharp eye for design and a passion for clear, compelling communication to every project.

Sarah plays a key role in shaping the visual identity of Hunter’s brokerage materials—crafting polished valuation analyses, offering memorandums and other digital assets that support the firm’s deal execution. She works closely with the analyst team to translate complex data and insights into clean, strategic visuals that elevate the firm’s insights and strengthen client engagement.

With a blend of creativity, precision, and collaboration, Sarah ensures that every piece leaving the Hunter brand is both visually striking and thoughtfully designed.

Zoey Zucker serves as the Marketing Specialist at Hunter Advisors & Conference, where she brings energy, creativity, and a genuine love for storytelling to the firm’s brand. She joined Hunter in 2023 after graduating from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication focused in Public Relations and a minor in English-Literature.

In her role, Zoey helps shape how Hunter shows up in the industry—whether through social media, email marketing, conference coverage, or the firm’s podcast, Teague Talks, which she proudly produces and manages. She enjoys collaborating with the Hunter team to build thoughtful, engaging content that connects with audiences in meaningful ways.

Warm, detail-oriented, and always eager to try something new, Zoey is passionate about bringing Hunter’s stories to life and supporting the company’s continued growth.