Access Point Financial (APF) today announced that Michael Gould has been named chief financial officer. Gould brings with him 15 years of financial experience, many of them within the hospitality industry.

"Michael brings a wealth of knowledge stemming from his work across multiple asset classes, demonstrating a particular expertise overseeing complex hospitality investments and refinancings," said Mike Lipson, CEO, Access Point Financial. "Michael's background is a perfect fit for Access Point as we refine our vision and growth goals."

Most recently, Gould served as senior director at Freddie Mac. Prior to that, he was a vice president at Rockbridge, a hospitality-focused investment firm, where he completed investments in hospitality and other asset classes over his 11-year tenure. He began his career in KPMG's assurance practice and is a CPA (inactive). Gould received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accountancy from Miami University.

"As private credit continues to fill in the gaps left by traditional banks and lenders, now is a particularly exciting time to join Access Point Financial," Gould said. "I am pleased to return to the hospitality sector with an industry-leading investment platform as we seek to provide attractive financing alternatives to hotel owners and investors."