Team Members
Amy Brooks
Director of Operations & Accounting
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.
Jessica Cervenka
Owner Success Manager
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.
Lori Alford
Owner Success Manager
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.
Kevin Colis
Reservations Coordinator
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.
JR Melgar
Reservations Coordinator
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
Beth Friedman
Director of Business Development
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 Joseph
Reservations Manager
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
Stager Coordinator
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
Jill Mapote
Reservations Coordinator
As the daughter of a hotelier, Jill grew up watching her dad working in the front office for almost 23 years. Her goal was to follow in his footsteps, so she earned a bachelors degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 2013 from one of the largest and most pioneering universities in Laguna, Philippines.
Macauley Marshall
Executive Director
Hospitality and vacation rentals have always been a part of Macauley’s life.
Sharon Walker
Owner/CEO
Sharon Walker is a pioneer of vacation rentals in Austin, TX and is regarded as an expert in the VRM Industry.
