About
I’m a hospitality operator and advisor with more than twenty five years of experience in luxury hotels, boutique properties, and vacation rental management. My work centers on operational clarity, guest experience, and building modern lodging businesses that perform reliably.
Background
My career began in luxury hotels, where I learned the fundamentals of service, consistency, and disciplined operations. I spent my early years with brands like Fairmont and St. Regis, environments where standards were clear, expectations were high, and the work demanded precision. Those years shaped how I think about systems, team alignment, and creating guest experiences that feel intentional rather than improvised.
Over time, I moved into independent boutique hotels and short term rentals, leading teams and developing processes that helped properties perform at a high level. It became clear that the lines between hotels and vacation rentals were beginning to converge, and that operators who could combine flexibility with hotel grade consistency would have a meaningful advantage.
I founded Recreation Stays to bring a more structured, guest centric approach to the vacation rental space. That work naturally expanded into boutique hotel management and development under Recreation Hotels, where we apply the same principles to larger assets. Across both companies, the goal is straightforward: build modern hospitality businesses that run cleanly, perform well, and reflect where the industry is heading.
Philosophy
My approach is grounded in operational design, clear expectations, and the belief that hospitality works best when people, systems, and technology are aligned. I focus on building environments where teams can execute consistently and where guests receive an experience shaped by intention rather than chance.
Approach
My approach is shaped by three principles:
Clarity creates performance
Teams work better when expectations, processes, and systems are simple and understood.
Guest experience is an operational outcome
It is the product of well aligned teams, reliable processes, and thoughtful design.
Technology is a tool, not a strategy
The best operators use it deliberately, not blindly.
Now
My work today focuses on modern operating models for flexible lodging formats, the continued development of Recreation Stays and Recreation Hotels, and exploring opportunities to acquire and reposition independent boutique hotels. I also share tools and frameworks for owners and operators looking to build more resilient hospitality businesses.
Highlights
Fairmont Hotels
St. Regis
Independent Boutique Hotels
Vacation Rental Portfolio Development
Founder, Recreation Stays
Founder, Recreation Hotels
If you’d like to explore more of my work, you can find additional insights and updates through
Recreation Stays, Recreation Hotels, YouTube, and LinkedIn.