Team Members

Lori Alford

Owner Success Manager

(512) 663-2864

Lori@walkervr.com

Hailing from the Midwest, Lori’s love for travel began early. Taking long family road trips as a child, Lori would window shop her way through small towns, picking out the “perfect house” along the way.


Amy Brooks

Director of Operations & Accounting

(832) 444-2525

Amy@walkervr.com

Amy grew up just outside of Austin before continuing on to Texas A&M University in College Station. After graduation, Amy moved to the Houston area to begin her “first career” as a Middle School Math Teacher.


Grace Cabual

Reservations Coordinator

(512) 501-3580

grace@walkervr.com

Grace brings a wealth of experience to her role, having served as a luxury reservations specialist at esteemed IHG properties such as Kimpton Hotels and Intercontinental Hotels. Her background ensures a commitment to exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail.


Jessica Cervenka

Owner Success Manager

(512) 945-1214

Jessica@walkervr.com

Jessica is a born and raised Austinite who has a deep love for the city. She attended The University of Texas and is a loyal Longhorn fan. She taught in and around the Austin area for the first ten years of her career.


Kevin Colis

Kevin Colis

Reservations Coordinator

(512) 501-3580

kevin@walkervr.com

Kevin’s professionalism and passion for the hospitality industry led him to earn a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. After graduation, he was accepted into an internship with The Omni Hotel in Orlando, FL, where he served on the front desk office team and was soon promoted to a loyalty guest ambassador.


Beth Friedman

Director of Business Development

(512) 660-9609

beth@walkervr.com

Beth had her first taste of the hospitality business in college when she participated in a public relations internship in London. There, her work focused on promoting and protecting several historic sites and tourism destinations, and from day one she was hooked.



Genevieve Gladle

Reservations Manager

(512) 803-6889

Genevieve@walkervr.com

Competition, team sports, and service have been Genevieve’s callings since an early age. Growing up in Los Angeles, Genevieve dominated the boys’ sports leagues.


Mason Lively

Mason Lively

Stager Coordinator

(512) 803-6889

mason@walkervr.com

Mason was born in Victoria, Texas, and raised in nearby Inez, Texas. After high school, Mason moved to San Marcos, Texas, and attended classes at Austin Community College and Texas State University, all while being a touring musician


Macauley Marshall

Executive Director

(610) 350-7606

macauley@walkervr.com

Hospitality and vacation rentals have always been a part of Macauley’s life.


JR Melgar

Reservations Coordinator

(512) 501-3580

jr@walkervr.com

JR’s journey in hospitality began as a food and beverage team member at Emirates Flight Catering. He honed in his skills and developed a deep understanding of the complexities of managing food and beverage operations, which opened the door for him to open three Quick Service Restaurants chains for Landmark Group


Sharon Walker

Owner/CEO

Sharon@walkervr.com

Sharon Walker is a pioneer of vacation rentals in Austin, TX and is regarded as an expert in the VRM Industry.