Steve began his career with P4 Hospitality in 2016 as the General Manager for the Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Vancouver. As the GM, the Hampton Inn & Suites won 4 consecutive Light House Awards and a Conrad Achievement Award, finishing in the top 10 Hampton hotels nationwide for 4 years. He was promoted to Regional Manager in 2019, overseeing multiple brands in 3 states.
Steve has been a leader in the hospitality industry for more than 17 years. With a track record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals, he has received a number of awards and accolades. In 2014, Steve won Sales Leader of the Year Award from Marriott, the Renovation of the Year Award from IHG in 2008, and multiple Hilton Awards. When asked about his success, Steve is the first to acknowledge that it would not be possible to achieve this level of success without the help from each of his team members.
Having worked in multiple select service, convention, and extended stay hotels, he has experience in most major and independent brands, with a sales and operations background. He has opened 3 brand new hotels, overseen several renovation projects and the rebranding of numerous hotels.
As an Ambassador with WA Hospitality Association, on the Vancouver Tax Advisory Council Committee, and an Executive Board Member for Visit Vancouver USA, Steve believes it is important to be involved with your local community. In his down time, you will find Steve on a basketball court or barbequing in his backyard for his wife and kids.