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Rachel Alday
Born & raised in Chicago, Rachel found success early in her career in corporate marketing, eventually setting her sights west. She quickly fell in love with the mountains, our close-knit communities, and her future husband Rob Alday. Inspired by this mountain town life, along with a dedication to providing transparent, high-end service to both homeowners and guests, in 2010 Rachel & Rob set out to create Abode Luxury Rentals, a boutique luxury vacation rental & property management company that enabled them to share their love of these mountains with visitors near & far. They started with their first location in Park City, UT and as they grew their portfolio, along with their relationships with homeowners and guests alike, they decided to expand their services to another mountain town near & dear to their hearts – Jackson Hole. Charmed by the local community and old-west culture, Rob & Rachel have continued to build their Abode family in Jackson Hole, splitting their time as locals in both Park City & Jackson Hole. Over 12 years, 180+ properties, and a diversified business portfolio including concierge, laundry services, HOA management, and a third expansion into Sun Valley, ID., Abode continues to be a force in their industry due to its proven expertise in destination marketing and deep commitment to high-end service.
Rachel is grateful to have held board & committee roles with local non-profits including Park City Rotary, Park City Institute, NAC, Temple Har Shalom, and Utah Clean Energy, while currently serving on the Park City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and leading development of a new lodging association in Jackson Hole. Rachel relishes raising their three young kids, Bear, Major & Annabel with a love for and in service of these mountain communities.
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David Angotti
David Angotti is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of successful exits. By the age of 30, he had founded and successfully exited an EdTech brand. During this time, he regularly contributed to a top-ten marketing blog in the world, provided consultation services around mergers and acquisitions for Fortune 100 companies, and held the position of VP of Marketing for a large family of over 1,000 eCommerce sites serving nearly one-billion website visitors annually.
In addition to his EdTech Company, David co-founded a prominent short-term property management company (which was exited) in Gatlinburg and co-founded StaySense (also recently exited).
In February of 2020, he bought out the other owner of StaySense and doubled down on company growth and the launch of new brands/products. Successfully navigating the challenges posed by COVID-19, the company experienced exceptional growth. This growth, coupled with new partnerships, prompted David to sell the company to Guesty in 2023. Recently, he was promoted to the Chief Evangelist for Guesty and also leads several US-based Guesty teams.
In addition to founding and exiting multiple technology startups, David is an accomplished author, land developer, and a certified Airline Transport Pilot. During his tenure at NetJets, where he was one of the youngest pilots in company history, he piloted flights for numerous household names aboard the fastest passenger jet in the world.
When David is not at work, you are likely to find him running trails, boating, traveling, and spending time with his family in Nashville, TN. An accomplished ultra-marathoner, he has completed one of the most challenging 50-mile races in North America and recently finished the renowned 100-Mile Leadville Race Across The Sky.
David frequently delivers keynote speeches at industry and marketing events both domestically and internationally. He enjoys meeting fellow industry professionals at these events and hearing about the challenges businesses face.
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Mark Bastin
Mark is the Chief Marketing Officer for Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals, managing 240 properties in Western North Carolina. Over the past 40 years, Mark’s experience in marketing has included a diverse industry mix of media, distribution & fulfillment, retail, and ownership of a boutique branding agency before setting roots at Yonder 10 years ago.
His focus and passion for the STR industry come from the intersection of human connection, technology, and the constant evolution of business. In addition to his responsibilities at Yonder, Mark is on the STR-Trust Executive Board and the Market Research Chairperson.
When not at the office, Mark spends much of his time with his wife and son, trail running in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his 2 dogs Calvin & Hobbes, or building bonfires that exceed local ordinance size limits.
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Ali Cammelletti
Ali Cammelletti of Spark Your Mindset brings over 30 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry focusing on leadership and sales. Ali helps leaders build resiliency and improve performance by bringing awareness to opportunity behaviors and sparking mindsets. She does this through culture assessments, team building, one-on-one leadership coaching as well as customer service and sales education.
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Robin Craigen
An industry leader and entrepreneur who leads an exceptional mission-driven team creating memorable vacations in exceptional mountain homes. Moving Mountains manages and offers vacation rentals in a handpicked selection of luxurious mountain homes and residences in Steamboat Springs, Beaver Creek, Vail, and Breckenridge Colorado. In addition to assisting with your lodging reservation, Moving Mountains also specializes in full-service catered and hospitality packages designed to help you maximize your vacation experiences and have more time to relax. Quick Timeline: Founded in 1997 in Steamboat Springs, CO following 8 years in the British Virgin Islands offering luxury yacht charters, MM began with one home and over 20+ years has grown to manage over 200 high-end luxurious homes. In 2019 the company opened an office in the Vail Valley to begin an expansion to serve the ski destinations of Vail and Beaver Creek. In September 2021 Moving Mountains took over the operations of market leaders Paragon Lodging in Breckenridge, adding their 70+ luxury homes, and experienced staff to their team.
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Valerie Gangas
Valerie Gangas, published author and co-founder of Juniper Holiday + Home in Southwest Michigan, has been actively public speaking since 2011, including at Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and for the David Lynch Foundation about meditation and its benefits, as well as at the recent international VRMA conference in Orlando. Her passion is touching people’s lives through hospitality, “especially when we’re serving it up at the highest levels.” She holds a B.A. in Comparative Religious Studies and Women’s Studies from DePaul University and an M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University. She is currently seeking her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Transpersonal Psychology.
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Rachele Hobbs
#Hobbspitality is the name of the game for Rachele Hobbs, co-owner and CEO of Hobbs Realty, a third-generation family business established in 1977. Rachele applies her 39 years of hands-on experience to lead her full-service property management and real estate sales company. She is responsible for casting the vision of best practices for her team, built on relationships and a commitment to "going the extra smile" for owner, guest, and vendor services. Rachele guides her team with a strong compass of equity, innovation, and technology integration to deliver market-leading results for her 250+ property owners and thousands of guests. Among her greatest joys is the opportunity to work alongside her family, to call many of her property owners friends, and to provide unique vacation experiences. She joyfully serves as a panelist for numerous leisure travel associations and loves having industry colleagues on speed-dial for a fun brainstorming session.
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Madeline List
Ms. List's zeal for travel and consumer insight led her to Phocuswright, where she supports syndicated, special, and custom projects. Prior to joining the team, Madeline worked in qualitative and custom research for the finance and beauty industries. She has a B.A. in business and politics from Brandeis University, where she became a Circumnavigators Club Foundation Scholar, studying sustainable ways to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in seven countries. Madeline currently resides in New York City. In her spare time, you can find her training at circus school, playing guitar, and trying new recipes from countries she's visited.
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Nir Maimon
Nir Maimon, President and Co-Founder of Maimon Group, oversees all back-end operations, with a focus on management and technology. He adopts a Servant Management style, guiding team members in their daily tasks and professional growth. Continuously learning, Nir draws insights from business literature, consulting companies, and implements progressive technologies, including AI. He spearheaded the development of LPMS, a B2B platform connecting partner companies, real estate brokers, and agents to collaborate effectively. Currently, Nir is dedicated to expanding the LPMS network and enhancing services based on partner feedback.
Maimon Group, based in Los Angeles, manages a portfolio of over 100 exclusive high-end homes, setting a standard in luxury hospitality. The company excels in providing top-tier services including exclusive event venue rentals, personalized concierge services, expert realty advice, and meticulous housekeeping. The group has also pioneered the Luxury Property Markets System (LPMS), a proprietary technology designed to streamline the process of sourcing luxury homes globally. LPMS facilitates efficient quoting and effortless booking, enabling seamless transactions worldwide. With a commitment to exceptional service and luxury experiences, Maimon Group remains at the forefront of luxury living, continually meeting the high expectations of its discerning clientele.
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Lino Maldonado
Lino Maldonado is the President at BeHome247, the leading unifying operations platform for property managers in the residential and hospitality industries that provides complete visibility, control and automation over many daily tasks from a single dashboard. In his previous role as VP of Operations for Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America, he managed over 3,500 vacation rental properties and led the growth and innovations teams nationally. Maldonado sits on a number of state-level boards such as the Government Affairs Committee for VRMA (2024 Chairman), VISIT FLORIDA (2018-19 Chairman), The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (2016 Chairman), and was selected by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the Gulf Consortium. Lino is married to Vicki, has three daughters, Stephanie, Maci, and Madison, and recently their first granddaughter, Emerson.
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Jacobie Olin
Jacobie Olin is the President of C2G Advisors, the leading advisory firm in the short-term vacation rental industry. Having completed 40+ transactions for greater than $300M since 2020, Jacobie is an expert in consulting and guiding sellers throughout the sales process. He has been involved in short-term rentals, litigation consulting, food & beverage, and real estate for over a decade.
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Jodi Refosco
More than twenty-five years ago, Jodi began her vacation rental career working in her parents’ business as a hot tub tech while attending West Virginia University. After graduating, her involvement in the family business grew. She gained experience in every department from marketing to operations. Joe has a long history in restaurant management at Deep Creek Lake. Jodi’s parents tapped him for his leadership and expertise, bringing him on board to assist with the development of their commercial laundry facility to serve their Deep Creek Lake vacation rental homes. As it turned out, the two were a perfect match in life as well as in business, and they were married in 2006.
When Jodi’s parents sold their business in 2008, Jodi and Joe partnered with Jodi’s brother, Chad, to start their own rental company. Their reputation for excellence, strong work ethic, and commitment to customer service resulted in rapid growth. Along the way, they became leaders in the industry, gaining national recognition. Jodi held a variety of roles on the board of the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) including President. Joe served as President of the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP). More than 500 vacation rental owners trusted them with the management of their homes, and thousands of guests returned year after year for exceptional Deep Creek vacations.
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Nick Scarci
Originally from Massachusetts, Nick Scarci got his start in politics shortly after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, working on several state level campaigns in Pennsylvania and as a legislative assistant to a state representative.
In 2016, Nick moved to North Carolina where he began working for NC REALTORS® in two different roles. The first specialized on local advocacy work, particularly through engagement with local governments on real estate regulation and policy. In the second role, he handled statewide projects, including the Issues Mobilization Fund for large advocacy issues (similar to VRMA's Advocacy Fund) and their Super PAC to support candidates across North Carolina.
Nick brought his background in real estate and government to VRMA in 2023, where he engages in legislative initiatives nationwide, works on large vacation rental studies, builds advocacy coalitions, speaks at national conferences, creates training programs, and engages with national media regarding the short-term vacation rental industry.
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Jason Sprenkle
Jason Sprenkle is the CEO of Key Data Dashboard, the leading provider of analytics and data for the vacation rental space. He previously co-owned 360 Blue (acquired in 2020 by Natural Retreat), and he was a co-founder and CEO of Glad to Have You (acquired by Expedia). Prior to that, Jason was a luxury real estate developer and a software attorney.
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Nicolas Wegener
Since founding SendSquared in 2018, Nicolas has dedicated himself to developing the platform, adapting quickly to customer needs, and building the team that has made SendSquared what it is today. As a lifelong entrepreneur, he thrives on all the fundamentals of building companies. Before SendSquared, Nicolas spent 20 years in the tech industry as an entrepreneur, previously focused on tools for the Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP). Nicolas has engineered, designed, and built international, multilingual psychometric software, CRM, and ERP solutions for Fortune companies such as Korn/Ferry Intl (KFY), Westport-based Bridgewater, CHS (CHSCP), Disney (DIS), Hanes (HBI), and China International Intellectech Corporation (中智上海概要). Just prior to founding SendSquared, Nicolas co-founded LeMond Companies with Greg LeMond, where he was the COO and board member.
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