Watermark Capital Partners is a Chicago-based real estate investment management firm specializing in lodging and hospitality assets. Founded in 2008, the firm focuses on enhancing the value of hotels, resorts, and mixed-use properties through strategic marketing, operational improvements, and capital market expertise. Led by Chairman and Managing Partner Michael Medzigian, Watermark has overseen over $17 billion in real estate investments. Notable holdings include The Ritz-Carlton properties in Santa Barbara, Key Biscayne, and Fort Lauderdale.