As President, Joe Collier sets the tone for Mainsail and, together with his leadership team, works to build a company where employees, partners and investors are all highly valued, and new ideas are welcomed. A native Floridian born in Miami, Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management and Marketing from Florida State University and completed his internship in the European Hotel program in Leysin, Switzerland. He spent 15 years with Marriott International in sales, marketing and development before forming Mainsail in 1998.

Juli joined Mainsail in 1999 following a distinguished 16 year career with Marriott which encompassed both operations and finance. She began at the Albuquerque Marriott then continued on through San Francisco, Denver and Tampa, where she was the cluster Controller for multiple Marriott properties. Her international experience as Financial Director took her to Mexico and to South America where she opened the JW Marriott Hotel Quito before returning to the US and Mainsail.

Jana oversees all aspects of this division of Mainsail which procures, furnishes and manages luxury apartments to corporate, government and leisure clients.  Jana graduated from The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University and worked in the hospitality and property management industries before landing in corporate housing 17 years ago.

After completing a degree in engineering at Iowa State University, Brian joined the industry in 1997. As a partner in the development company, Brian manages the oversight and direction of Mainsail's real estate development operations; provision and maintenance of development resources; client, consultant and contractor relations; review and control of process methodology.

With more than 30 years of management experience around the world, Houghton comes to Mainsail from The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong. Prior, Houghton was with Marriott International as Area VP for the Caribbean and Brazil, one of many positions he held throughout his long and distinguished career with Marriott, starting in 1986 as Director of Sales & Marketing at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. In 1988, he moved to the Cairo Marriott, as Director of Marketing. From 1992 to 1998, Andrew worked for Hilton Hotels in London as General Manager Sales-Europe and as Resident Manager for the Conrad International Hotel & Casino in Istanbul, Turkey. In addition, Andrew worked at Marriott Headquarters in Washington, DC as Brand Executive Vice President for Full-Service Brands from 2004 to 2007.

Jill joins the team from Hilton Grand Vacations in Orlando. She spent the first 15 years of her hospitality career with Marriott, working in Chicago at the Marriott Vacation Club call center, and then as financial leader at the Chicago O’Hare, St. Louis Pavilion, and Orlando World Center Marriott hotels. Prior, she spent 10 years at Hard Rock International as the corporate financial leader. Jill oversees of finance, project accounting and hotel operational accounting, and works closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify additional opportunities to grow the company’s core domestic businesses.

Joining Mainsail in January 2012, Norwood oversees the sales and marketing functions for all the Mainsail assets. With a hospitality sales career spanning more than 30 years, Norwood was most recently the Vice President of Sales for Visit Tampa Bay. Prior to that, Norwood held various sales positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, JP Hotels and Ritz-Carlton. Pet peeves include dogs that won’t come when called. Prefers urban settings. Fanatical traveler.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a hotel veteran with Hyatt and Loews experience, Tom joined Mainsail in 2012 to open Epicurean Tampa before earning the title of VP of Operations. Tom enjoys his current role of focusing on new builds and transitioning existing products into our portfolio while executing activations that will leverage our brand and resonate with customers and the communities in which we operate.

Charlie joins Mainsail after an impressive 30 year career with Marriott International where he began his career as a Chef. As his career progressed through several hotels and cities, he transitioned to F&B Director and later to Resident Manager. His broad experience and knowledge in all aspects of hotel operations will benefit Mainsail as he supports the GMs and teams of all of our open properties and as well as our hotels currently under development.

For the past 13 years, Stoffo has worked in hospitality technology at several well-known hotel companies. Starting at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Petersburg, Stoffo led technology departments with Interstate Hotels and Davidson Hotel Group, as well as Mainsail Lodging & Development. Stoffo and his family live in Atlanta, where he most recently worked with Davidson Hotel Group, a rapidly growing company with more than 45 hotels.

Prior to joining Mainsail, Susan was most recently Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition for Welbilt in New Port Richey, Florida. In her new role, she is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Mainsail’s Human Resources including talent acquisition, retention, training, compensation and benefits programs, leadership development and maintaining Mainsail’s culture.

Dale's career in the hospitality industry has included stays in California, Missouri, South Carolina and now Florida. Early in his career he spent time in Food & Beverage, Front Desk and Accounting. Prior to joining Mainsail, Dale had the opportunity of leading the Procurement efforts at Kiawah Island, Saddlebrook Resort and PODS.

Rhonda's 15+ years of hospitality management includes Omni Hotels, as well as Hilton Corporate properties and franchises. Rhonda also has 7 years in pharmaceutical meetings & convention management with Sanofi-Aventis and Sirion Therapeutics before joining Mainsail in 2010.

With nearly 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Brandon came to the Epicurean from Marriott International. Previously, he worked for Quorum Hotel & Resorts and Harvard University's Crimson Catering in Cambridge, Mass. as a Senior Catering Manager.

Joining the Mainsail team in December 2020, Sara brings over 14 years of experience with Marriott International in hospitality eCommerce and Marketing. When Sara isn’t too busy developing and executing digital strategies, she enjoys traveling to new destinations and spending time with her husband, daughter, and labradoodle.

As a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor’s degree in Resort & Hospitality Management, Kelly began her career with Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Bonita Springs at the front desk prior to moving into the sales department. Kelly joined Mainsail in 2013 as an opening operations team member of the Epicurean Hotel before moving to the corporate office in 2015.

A 10-year Marriott veteran, Nancy joined the Mainsail team after relocating to the Tampa Bay area in early 2016. Nancy most recently served as the Director of Sales at Fenway Hotel. Prior, she worked at the iconic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. for five years, where she managed high-profile events and led the sales and event teams’ transition from a Renaissance Property to an Autograph Property. Nancy also managed at the Key Bridge Marriott, the longest operating Marriott hotel in the company.

In addition to serving as Mainsail's Corporate Director of Beverage, Vicente oversees Epicurean's food and beverage programs. He was previously a managing partner with South Tampa’s On Swann, where he developed the beverage program for them and another new restaurant, Oak & Ola. A former General Manager for TAPS Restaurant Bar & Lounge in Tampa, his other industry experience includes Hudson at Waterway East, JB’s on the Beach, and the Boca Raton Resort & Club. A native of Miami, Lavayen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson & Wales University and is a certified specialist in wines and spirits and a platinum level certified mixologist.

With more than 20 years of extensive retail experience in the hospitality industry, Denis joins Mainsail from the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island, where he was Director of Retail. In his newly created position, he plans and directs strategies for delivering inventory to on-property retail outlets and carefully curating products for each property in Mainsail’s portfolio. Cruz has worked for the Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and Loews brands, as well as a few independent hotels. He is based at Luminary Hotel & Co. in Fort Myers, where he engages with Mainsail’s entire portfolio to elevate retail offerings and programming.

Jeanette joined Mainsail in January of 2021 after being with White Lodging Services for more than 5 years. She comes with various property-level human resources and operational experience from both Marriott and Hilton full-service hotels. Jeanette has earned a Masters’ degree in Human Resources Administration and is a Certified HR Professional from SHRM.

Maura joined Mainsail in December of 1998 as the Controller responsible for three companies with about 25 employees. Since then, Mainsail has grown to more than 180 employees in the US with another 100 at our Caribbean location and over 30 companies. She is responsible for the oversight of all accounting functions for these entities.

As a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Tricia began her career with Mainsail in 2004. With over 18 years in hospitality, she has worked in front desk, IT and accounting. Currently, she supports all hotel finance leaders pre and post opening and works together with IT on system implementations.

Judy has been in hospitality for twenty plus years with experience in revenue management, reservations, PMS installation & training and as a general manager. She is originally from the upper peninsula of Michigan and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Metropolitan University in Clearwater, Florida. Judy currently oversees the reservations team responsible for all hotels.

Ben received his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from the University of West Florida. He pursued a Culinary Management degree worked up to the rank of Sous Chef, where he'd spend his time in boutique hotels and resorts, including Epicurean Hotel in Tampa. Ben transitioned from the culinary world into the recruiting world, working in diverse organizations. In his free time Ben likes to spend time running as he is always training for his next long distance race. He loves to take his dog River out for long walks, travel to new places with his boyfriend, and explore new breweries and coffee shops around St. Pete.

Caroline is a Florida native from Tampa and joined the Mainsail team in 2017. She brings 15 years of experience as a corporate meeting and event planner. When not busy having fun in the office you can find Caroline at Jazzercise, on tour with Fleetwood Mac or hiking with her dogs in Cashiers, NC.

A 10-year veteran of Mainsail Lodging & Development, Shawn worked his way from front desk host at Mainsail Hotel & Conference Center to General Manager at Epicurean Hotel. While he isn't cracking jokes, Shawn has played an integral role in the achievement of many awards and recognitions, including Marriott’s Best New Hotel of the Year in 2013 and Marriott International Hotel of the Year in 2017.

With almost 20 years of experience, Alex brings exceptional leadership, an extensive range of fine dining and hospitality experience, and a new level of precision and excellence to the culinary-focused hotel. Most recently, he served as the food & beverage director at Loews Atlanta Hotel for four years and managed a multimillion-dollar budget. Prior, he worked with Loews Philadelphia Hotel for five years, working his way up from the general manager of Bank & Bourbon to the food & beverage director.

Green joined Mainsail in early 2021 with experience in luxury, resort, and metropolitan hotels. Prior, James worked at the Hotel Director of Operations & Hotel Residence for the W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences and the Hotel Manager for the W Atlanta - Midtown. He enjoys golfing, running, traveling and cheering on the Carolina Panthers and Boston Red Sox.

Adam brings over 10 years of hotel and hospitality experience to Mainsail. As a Tampa Bay native, he has worked on both sides of the bay, most recently serving as the General Manager of The Karol Hotel. Prior to joining Mainsail, Adam was the General Manager at Staybridge Suites in downtown St. Petersburg and held several positions at the St. Petersburg Marriott.

As an opening member of the Luminary team, Bobby served as Director of Rooms Operations before being promoted to Assistant General Manager, while playing a pivotal role in several Mainsail openings. During his 15-year career in hospitality, Bobby has crisscrossed the country at several notable properties, including JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa and Orlando World Center Marriott. He received his Hotel Administration degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Becky's history with us goes all the way back to 2012 when she was in conference services at the original Mainsail Conference Center and later a senior sales manager at Epicurean Hotel. In between Mainsail experience, Becky spent time with Warwick hotels in NYC, large convention centers in Kentucky and most recently selling a cluster of select service & extended stay hotels in the Tampa market.

Gary comes to Mainsail with over 25 years of hospitality experience. Prior to joining our team, Gary held a 13-year tenure with Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and its properties in Naples & Amelia Island, FL; Laguna Beach, Pasadena & Marina del Ray, CA and Phoenix, AZ. During his career, he has also held tenures with Florida Central Appraisal Inc., Lake Placid, FL as owner/operator; The Club at Olde Cypress in Naples, FL as general manager, GLH Consulting Group in Naples, FL, serving clientele that included The Club at Fiddler’s Creek, Hardy Development Group, and The Atlantis Hotel Resort Bahamas.

Joel was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for a hospitality and development company. Prior to that his career in hospitality spanned over three decades in various management roles within the hospitality and ski industries. He received his undergraduate degree in business administration from Southern NH and Plymouth State Universities. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Joel resides in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley. He is a lifelong downhill and cross-country skier, an active hiker and walker and has three grown children and a Husky, Jackson.

Jennifer was born and raised in Silicon Valley, California and made a big move to FL to join Waterline as Operations Manager, where she now serves as General Manager. Prior to joining Mainsail, Jenn spent the majority of her 12-year hospitality career with BPR Properties working her way up the ladder from guest services host to general manager positions in limited and full-service properties including the Crowne Plaza Cabana. When she is not working, she enjoys exploring Florida’s beautiful parks, getting into the water. You can also catch her attending concerts and sporting events.

With more than 15 years in the hospitality industry, Jason has a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from University of South Florida. He began his career as a Front Office Manager at the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport and worked his way up through various positions at esteemed properties, including the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco, the W Atlanta Downtown, and the Charlotte Marriott City Center in North Carolina. Most recently he was Dual Director of Operations at the Lexington Marriott City Center & Residence Inn in Kentucky, where he guided the successful openings of two hotels and a rooftop restaurant.

By leveraging his experience, Gary W. Byrd strives to develop productive and collaborative cultures and establish a positive and team-oriented working environment. Most recently, he served as the general manager at The Campbell House, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Lexington, Kentucky, where he built a dynamic culture with his associates to create memorable experiences for their guests. Prior to this, he served as assistant general manager at both The Campbell House and Hilton Garden Inn. In his free time, Gary enjoys spending time with his family, especially his daughter and granddaughter. He has an extensive vinyl collection and rocks out on the drums in his basement.

Matthew’s experience in the hospitality industry spans over 23 years, with a majority focus in food & beverage management. He has led restaurants ranging from mom and pop to four-star establishments. Prior to joining the Mainsail Vacation Rentals family, Matthew served as a Dining Room Manager in Sarasota.

Nancy joined the Scrub Island team in 2016 and has spent the last 25 years working for domestic and international hospitality markets, most recently as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa.

Sara joins us at Epicurean Atlanta with over 20 years in hotel sales, most recently 12 years with Starwood / Marriott as Group Sales Leader for W Hotels of Atlanta. No stranger to pre-openings, this will be her 3rd hotel to open. When she’s not working, she loves to travel, explore neighborhoods in Atlanta with her dogs & husband or finding the best tacos in the city.

Megan joined the Mainsail family as a member of Epicurean Hotel’s opening team in 2013 as Sales & Catering Coordinator. She was soon promoted to an Event Manager, then again as Catering Sales Manager. After serving as a Destination Sales Executive for Waterline Villas & Marina, Megan was named Senior Sales Manager of the Luminary Hotel & Co., making her the hotel’s first ever associate. In 2021, Megan was promoted to Director of Sales where she has demonstrated her passion for sales and building relationships with her clients ever since.

With almost a decade of hospitality experience, Grant has worked in key markets across Florida, spending over six years with the unique properties at Mainsail Lodging & Development. Most recently, she worked as senior sales manager for Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers. Grant joins the Hotel Forty Five team to further cultivate relationships throughout the community and bring locals and travelers alike to experience the spirit of historic Downtown Macon. She facilitates with booking room blocks for corporate and leisure groups as well as spearheading leads for the hotel’s lavish 1,600 square feet of event space. As an avid music lover with knowledge of the industry, Hart looks forward to integrating her passions by being a part of a historic hotel in a community with a deep-rooted musical legacy.

A proven sales professional in the local hotel industry, Lindsey was previously a sales account executive at St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, where she spent four years managing the growing SMERF market. She also spent five years as sales manager at Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park and five years at Holiday Inn Select in Clearwater, where she worked in guest services before becoming sales manager.

Victoria joined Innovation's team not too long after opening. With her more than 25 years with Ritz Carlton, mostly representing the Ritz Naples Golf Resort, we couldn’t have asked for someone more ingrained in the Naples community.

Jennifer grew up in New Hampshire and has spent the majority of her 15-year hospitality and tourism career in the Atlanta area. She most recently served as the Catering Sales Manager for Epicurean Atlanta. Her distinguished career also includes time with Marriott, Hyatt Regency and Westin in Catering, Events and Conference Services. As DOS at Eagle Mountain, Jennifer executes all sales strategies for group and leisure markets; develops new programs to maximize opportunities and exceed revenue goals; oversees the performance management, coaching, recruiting and selection of the hotel’s sales team as well as manage the hotel’s 5,000 square feet of unique, flexible space available for weddings and special events.

Juliana joined Mainsail in 2019 during her final semester of grad school at the University of Tampa, where she also earned her bachelor's degree in Advertising & Public Relations. When she's not creating marketing collateral or helping with social media campaigns, she loves travel, trips to Disney and trying new restaurants.

Originally from Sarasota, Brooke is a University of South Florida graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She brings almost 5 years of experience with Marriott International, working with various hotels and brands on their marketing goals and strategies. In her free time, you can find Brooke exploring new restaurants and happy hours, going to concerts and Lightning games, or spending time with family and her pets, Jax & Violet.

Briana (Brie) graduated from Strayer University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She has joined Mainsail as an eCommerce specialist dedicated to crafting exceptional guest booking experiences and beyond. She brings a strong foundation in customer service and digital marketing to optimize online interactions. When not submerged in the wonderful world of digital economics, she enjoys an active lifestyle and creating lasting memories with loved ones.

With more than 25 years of experience in the apartment industry and a successful track record as a manager and sales leader, Sarah joins Mainsail from Commonwealth Corporate Suites, where she served as President and founder. While Sarah is very proud of her professional accomplishments, her true passion stems from raising her two teenage daughters, Lauren and Anna Leah. When she is not cheering for them on the soccer sidelines, she also enjoys traveling, living an active lifestyle and simply enjoying time at the beach.

Neisja spent 11 years as Director of Sales at the Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center. When the Mainsail Conference Center opened in 2009, she developed a sales team and implemented innovative strategies to maximize the facility. Prior to her work with Mainsail, Jones worked as a Sales Manager at the Tampa Marriott Waterside and the Marriott Event Booking Center.

Victoria joined Mainsail in August 2010. She comes with an extensive background in corporate housing. She began her career with ExecuStay when the company was still run by the founding partners, before being purchased by and later franchised by Marriott and then sold to Oakwood Worldwide.

Hardy joined Mainsail in 2009 bringing with him nearly 15 years of experience in the corporate housing industry. After graduating from UCF, Hardy began his career in hospitality as an operations associate for an independent provider in Orlando. Presented with the opportunity to be part of a company expansion, Hardy assisted in opening an office in Tampa, learning all aspects of the operation over an eight-year period. In 2003, Hardy returned to Orlando to manage the operations department and oversee the transition to a Marriott ExecuStay franchise. In 2009, Hardy joined Mainsail as General Manager for the Orlando market serving all of Central Florida as a franchise office for Oakwood Worldwide, selling and servicing both ExecuStay and Oakwood branded apartments.

Melissa joins our team with a wealth of experience, most recently serving as the Operations Manager for Commonwealth Corporate Suites, where she held the position for nearly 15 years. With a background in Social Work, Melissa began her career with Commonwealth Corporates, Inc as Operations Manager in 2005. Melissa holds a Masters of Social Work degree and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband, two young boys, Conor and Luke and their yellow lab, Rosie.

Karina joined Mainsail in 2010 and has held various positions with ExecuStay-Atlanta, including sales and customer service, and currently is General Manager for the Atlanta team which services the entire state of Georgia and parts of Alabama. Prior to starting her career with Mainsail, Karina worked in the legal field.

With 13 years in the Corporate Housing Industry, Mark joined Mainsail in 2011. Mark manages the Jacksonville market for both Oakwood and ExecuStay brands. His office covers Jacksonville, Gainesville, the Florida Panhandle and the Savannah, Georgia areas. Prior to corporate housing Mark worked in the restaurant industry for 25 years.

Melissa joined Mainsail after 10 years in the hotel industry. She began her hospitality career in North Carolina, working the front desk and eventually finding a role in accounting and administration. Since 2006 Melissa has held the Accounting Manager role for Stay Sojo and was promoted in 2023 to Divisional Controller. Melissa is passionate about fitness and her dogs. She also enjoys going to concerts and traveling as much as possible.

Eryn joined Mainsail in 2020 as National Account Manager. She brings over 20 years of experience in the corporate housing industry, managing high-touch global accounts and driving customer loyalty. A year after joining Mainsail, she was promoted to Manager, Strategic Partnerships, building and cultivating Stay Sojo's national supply chain and leading special projects that drive efficiency for our team and clients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.

Melissa joined Stay Sojo in 2021 to lead the sales team and sales strategy for Stay Sojo. With over 30 years in the corporate housing industry, Melissa has held a variety of strategic sales, client experience and leadership positions during her career. Melissa enjoys time with her two sons and their dog Teddy.

Jennifer began her journey with Stay Sojo in 2021 and brings over 30 years of experience from the hotel industry with a focus on elevating and generating memorable stays. She and her Guest Experience Team are responsible for creating a home away from home with Stay Sojo’s five-star level of service. “No stay is too little or too long, every guest is a VIP!” In her free time, Jennifer and her husband enjoy RVing and entertaining along the way.

Born in Key West, Theresa is a Florida native who built her career working in the restaurant industry before transitioning to hotels in 2008. She worked for the Ritz-Carlton for over 10 years where she held multiple roles in food and beverage, transient & leisure sales, reservations & revenue management, and even spa sales to name a few. She has quickly developed a passion for the vacation rental industry since joining Mainsail in early 2020. When she is not working, she enjoys spending her time either watching her son play baseball, supporting her daughter in her dance performances, or traveling with her husband and kids.