TravelCenters of America CEO and leadership

Mr. Pertchik has been our Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2019. He is also Executive Vice President of our manager, The RMR Group LLC (Nasdaq: RMR) and a member of the RMR Executive Operating Committee. Prior to joining TA, Mr. Pertchik served as Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Capital Group’s Intown Suites, the largest wholly-owned, extended stay hotel chain in the United States. Additionally, Mr. Pertchik has served as an executive for companies owned or controlled by private equity groups, including TPG, Carl Icahn, Richard LeFrank and Perry Capital.

CFO | Board Interface | Financial Management | Transformations | IPOs As a respected CFO of highly recognized $1B+ public & private companies in the leisure, hospitality and foodservice industries, I demonstrated success at driving financial management and governance strategies to meet revenue, profit, and performance objectives. My executive level financial credentials were developed through a progressive career built on collaboration and credibility. With proven success in establishing financial discipline, I maximized performance while ensuring continuity. As a strategic CFO, I led transformations by fostering collaboration across the organization to achieve its objectives.Not only do I bring credibility to an organization, but also the importance of driving enhanced value creation. My abilities as a leader were noted when I drove strategic and financial transformations that delivered long term value. I have emerged with the experience necessary for maximum credibility and influence in the boardroom and with investors. I was often recognized by investors for thoughtful fiscal decision-making and policy framing borne of significant commercial acumen, convincing communications, and establishing trust. My success in team development has served organizations well. In many instances, a legacy to the importance I place on long term thinking,Key accomplishments include - Led the $1.2B acquisition and integration of the Paramount Parks from CBS Corporation Persuaded, influenced, and strategically negotiated a $750M contract nearly lost to unfavorable arbitration Led financial organization transformation leading to a successful IPO Core Competencies• Multi-Site Financial Leadership• Mergers/Acquisitions/Integrations• Board/Audit Committee Communications• Investor Relations• Financial and Operations Turnarounds• Capital Structure Optimization• Team Development• Risk Management• Audit/Controls• Negotiations• Treasury & Tax Operations

Mr. Pertchik has been our Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2019. He is also Executive Vice President of our manager, The RMR Group LLC (Nasdaq: RMR) and a member of the RMR Executive Operating Committee. Prior to joining TA, Mr. Pertchik served as Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Capital Group’s Intown Suites, the largest wholly-owned, extended stay hotel chain in the United States. Additionally, Mr. Pertchik has served as an executive for companies owned or controlled by private equity groups, including TPG, Carl Icahn, Richard LeFrank and Perry Capital.