Rockbridge

05/28/2026

Look for Team Rockbridge representing at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, May 31 - June 2, 2026.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Rockbridge CEO and Co-founder, Jimmy Merkel, on being recognized in Columbus Business First's Power 125 of the most influential business leaders in Central Ohio.

“Merkel has built a national hospitality platform with more than 312 hotel investments across nearly 40 states, including Columbus projects such as The Junto Hotel and the 32-story Merchant Building near the North Market, set to open this year.” – CBF

04/22/2026

Today and everyday, we celebrate our administrative professionals, a.k.a., our Rockstars! They are the glue that keeps us together, moving forward. We're lucky they are on the team! ❤️

03/27/2026

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Don't miss Columbus Metropolitan Club's Wednesday discussion featuring Angus Fletcher and Suraj Hinduja for an enlightening discussion on out-imagining AI. https://lnkd.in/gbpehZfn

03/24/2026

Our brackets may be busted but our team was in high-flying spirits, enjoying lunch, shooting hoops, and watching all the first round games! !

03/23/2026

Congrats Michael Ditterline on joining the Advisory Board for the Independent Lodging Conference.

Michael is currently Senior Vice President with Rockbridge, a vertically integrated, hospitality-centered investment firm in Columbus, Ohio. He will bring 30+ years of experience in hospitality to ILC. Way to go Mike!

Congrats Michael Ditterline! Great addition to ILC. https://lnkd.in/ghP-S8GW

03/19/2026

The Junto Hotel in Columbus, Ohio, named Hotel of the Year in Midwest Living Magazine's 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards, embraces community first. We're so appreciative of this recognition! Well done team!

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03/16/2026

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! A new chapter for women's soccer is waiting to be written. Columbus is in the running for an NWSL team. Let's make sure it happens here!

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03/05/2026

Rockbridge hosted students from the Scarlet Investment Group – a student managed investment club at The Ohio State University.

Students met with several teams at Rockbridge, including Capital Markets, Investments, and Development for business overviews. Based on the group's questions and interaction, OSU has a strong pipeline of future investment banking graduates!

01/07/2026

Rockbridge development executive Ben Pierson shared insights on 2026 development trends in the hospitality industry with Jeff Weinstein, editor of Hotel Investment Today. Check-out the 2-part, in-depth story below.

Rockbridge is a hospitality-centered investment firm designed to cultivate value and enrich life.

Assumed lower interest rates will help, but costs remain high and first-time developers still struggle with financing. 

11/24/2025

This week marked a major milestone for The Merchant Building with its official topping-out. Congratulations to Gilbane Building, their exceptional tradespeople, and every partner who helped bring this moment to life.

When finished, the 32-story Merchant Building will stand apart, not only in Columbus, but across the entire State of Ohio and Midwest. It represents a truly transformative project that will help reshape the future of downtown Columbus.

More updates on The Merchant Building are on the way. Stay tuned!