About Us

Our Mission

We make vacation rental dreams possible for franchisees, homeowners, guests, and employees by delivering the industry’s most exceptional service, systems, and staff. We alleviate stress and elevate experiences, empowering our community to thrive.

Our Values

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We provide memorable vacation experiences in beautiful destinations.

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We help homeowners to enjoy the benefits of owning a short term rental without the hassle.

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We empower entrepreneurs to build, operate, & grow their own successful vacation rental businesses.

Our History

In 2004, Barry Cox and Steve Falk created SkyRun Vacation Rentals, a single location vacation rental property management company in Keystone, Colorado, out of a desire to offer their friends and neighbors better short term rental management solutions than the ones they had experienced for their own homes.

SkyRun quickly became known in Keystone as the most trusted management company for vacation rentals, due to Barry and Steve’s commitment to their community and to innovative software solutions. Before they knew it, it was 2007, the company was growing, and the industry was booming. 

Seeing an opportunity where few others did, Barry and Steve realized that the SkyRun brand, process, and systems could be leveraged in other leisure markets where demand was growing rapidly. However, their years of experience in the industry had taught them the importance of being a locally-owned business. With local ownership, SkyRun could deliver superior service to homeowners and guests while actively engaging with the community in which it operated.

Hence, Steve and Barry developed a licensing model that would empower entrepreneurs like themselves to enter into the vacation rental industry quickly and easily utilizing SkyRun’s rock-solid software and brand.

In the years following, SkyRun grew, with dozens of new locations opening across North America. As the company expanded and the short term rental industry exploded, SkyRun continued to develop systems and processes to help meet the needs of a growing customer base in a technology-driven world. 

In the spring of 2021, founder and CEO Barry Cox tragically passed away after a battle with cancer. Although deeply saddened by this devastating loss, the organization was fiercely committed to preserving Barry’s legacy by making SkyRun the world’s best vacation rental management organization. In support of this vision, Lukas Krause was named President & CEO in June of 2021. Lukas’ background of successfully scaling multi-location property management companies positioned him well for his role at the helm of the organization during an inflection point in its growth.

Under Lukas’ direction, it was clear that SkyRun could offer more to location owners, homeowners, and guests as a franchise than as a licensing organization. So, by 2023, SkyRun had officially transitioned to a franchise, offering a robust turnkey business opportunity within the vacation rental space.

In summer of 2024, Lukas ascended to a role of Chairman for the organization and Cord Thomas was selected to succeed Lukas as the President & COO of SkyRun Vacation Rentals.

Today, SkyRun is one of the industry’s leading vacation rental management companies with a unique business model that powers our mission to make dreams possible for franchisees, homeowners, guests, and employees. We are proud to be on the forefront of the vacation rental industry while staying true to our roots as a trustworthy, reliable service provider. Our homeowners feel supported, our guests feel cared for, and our business continues to thrive. Barry’s dream lives on, and, at the end of the day, we’re living our dreams, each and every day.

1300+

Properties to choose from with options to meet any group’s needs

15%

Save an average of 15% on your booking when you book directly with SkyRun

30,000+

5-star reviews with the highest average rating per property in the industry

Our Values

We work with passion and strive to make every interaction with SkyRun positive and rewarding. We hold ourselves accountable to achieve our goals, and we celebrate success as a team. We lead with kindness and maintain a culture of joy, recognizing the importance of fun in creating a meaningful life.

We believe that we are stronger together, and that collaboration creates positive change. We are active members of our local communities and engage in regular service to the betterment of those communities. We act as a team, recognizing that a win for one is a win for all. We support and are committed to one another’s growth, happiness, and achievements.

We look to the future and are always ready to adapt in an evolving world. We pursue opportunities to learn and grow. We build systems and solutions that are flexible and resilient. We think creatively and work nimbly. We face challenges with courage, enthusiasm, and grit. We deliver on our promises and own our mistakes with humility. We never settle.

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Who’s Who

  • Headquarters Leadership
  • Franchisees
  • In Memoriam

Cord Thomas

President & COO

Cord Thomas is a lifelong entrepreneur who has built and scaled businesses his entire career. At the age of just 24 years old, Cord founded and scaled the first of its kind 100% Hybrid Taxicab company in the United States, leading the business to a successful sale to a publicly traded company. Cord moved quickly from the transportation sector to the restaurant sector where he was the President of an Organic Cheeseburger concept that grow from one single location to over 50 locations in seven different countries, ending with a successful sale in 2019.

Since that time Cord has continued to use his passion for both hospitality and business to grow an award- winning pizza restaurant from 1 location to over 10 locations in under 5 years. Cord found his way to SkyRun because he is passionate about hospitality, real estate, and helping small business owners reach their potential. In his personal time, Cord is either spending time with his family, fishing, or driving his 1973 Dune Buggy.

Lindsey Eller

Director of Location Support

Lindsey began her journey in the vacation rental industry in 2012 after meeting SkyRun’s co-founder Steve Falk. As General Manager of SkyRun’s flagship location in Keystone Resort, she increased annual revenue by 21% to $3.4M, maintained a 98% homeowner retention rate, and oversaw operations for 135 vacation rental homes.

In 2018 she joined SkyRun’s headquarters team. In her current role as Director of Location Support she is responsible for assisting each SkyRun destination owner with training, consulting and technical support. Lindsey is a Colorado native and spent eight years living and working in Summit County. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys various outdoor activities such as backpacking, backcountry snowboarding, and fly fishing.

Maura Wall

Director of Marketing

Maura brings her “full-stack” marketing expertise to SkyRun as the Director of Marketing, overseeing the organization’s owned, earned, and paid campaigns. She hails from Philadelphia originally, and brings over a decade of experience in marketing for live entertainment, attractions, arts, and culture to the SkyRun team.

She has worked with some of the biggest brands (Rovio/Angry Birds), studios (Warner Bros., NBCUniversal, Universal Studios), integrated resorts (Caesar’s Entertainment), and cultural organizations (The Franklin Institute, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia Ballet), to sell millions of tickets to events and attractions around the globe. Maura is passionate about the arts and the outdoors and can be found on the trails, at a pottery wheel, or attending the theatre in her spare time.

Michael O’Sullivan

Director of Software Development

Michael comes to SkyRun with over 20 years of experience in software development for the creative, research, and financial industries. His mission is to propel the development of SkyRun’s software towards the future so that SkyRun can continue to provide an innovative platform for all end users.

Originally from the Florida Gulf Coast, he is excited to be a part of a unique player in the vacation rental industry. When not creating at the computer, he can be found spending time with his family and trying to spend as much time as possible outdoors.

Anne Golden

Director of Accounting

Anne has 20 years of experience in accounting roles with construction, property management, and franchise organizations. Working from her home in Chicopee MA, she supports the SkyRun team by applying her analytical skills to budgeting and financial management.

In her free time, she enjoys the beach, quilting, and spending time with her family.

Barry Cox, Rest in Peace

SkyRun Co-Founder & First CEO

Barry co-founded SkyRun Vacation Rentals in 2004 after purchasing a 2nd home and not finding any acceptable options for renting. He became SkyRun’s CEO in 2010 after co-founding our flagship location in Keystone, Colorado with Steve Falk, which they grew to 100 properties and $2M in revenue in 3 years. Barry tragically passed away in his fight against cancer in 2021. He was a beloved and fearless leader.

Cornelius & Kindra Atkins

Owners: Oceanside

Cornelius and Kindra Atkins are entrepreneurs with a passion for the real estate industry. After multiple years in their respective professions, Cornelius and Kindra were dissatisfied and realized their careers did not align with their lifestyle goals and ambitions. Prior to their entrepreneurial endeavors Cornelius worked as an Operations Manager and Kindra was a Case Manager.

Cornelius and Kindra were each successful in their professional roles. Cornelius’s operational skills and analytical approach helped him lead teams effectively. Kindra’s interpersonal and social skills made her a beacon of support within her profession and community.

In their spare time, Cornelius is a health and fitness devotee and previously certified personal trainer. Kindra is a fashion and design enthusiast and previously certified image consultant. They enjoy spending time with their children and watching episodes of Shark Tank. Cornelius and Kindra are excited to pursue their dreams while serving their local community of Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista, CA.

Greg & Tina Beam

Owners: Broken Bow

Greg and Tina met at Harding University in 1981 and got married in December 1983 after both graduated with Bachelor of Business degrees. Tina was an Illinois girl and Greg was from Texas. Their first 21 years of marriage they lived in Corpus Christi, TX and then moved to Keller, TX and have been there ever since.

Over their careers, they have owned and operated several companies. During their 21 years in Corpus Christi, they owned and operated a post-tension cable business, followed by a hardware/electrical supply company which they sold to a company headquartered in the DFW area. Upon the sale, they moved to the DFW area where they owned and operated a specialty wire and cable business in the aerospace industry which sold in December 2020. Since that time, they have been investing in the real estate market and currently co-own two brand new short term rental cabins in Oklahoma. Their hobbies include spoiling their one and only grandchild and enjoying the great outdoors while camping, hiking and fishing. Time with family and friends along with their involvement at their church are highlights of their activities.

Doug Bowers

Owner: Santa Fe

Doug’s background includes leading full life cycle business development and capture management for new opportunities, leveraging market knowledge, technical expertise, and relationship management skills to formulate effective BD plans, customer care plans, and proposals that have secured multi-million-dollar contracts and fostered multiple additional business opportunities.  He also brings expertise in initiating, cultivating, and managing positive and highly productive relationships with C-Level Executives, key officials and decision-makers.

Doug most recently served as a company director for Monterey Technologies, Inc. (MTI). Specific duties included developing additional business for the company with existing and new clients, tracking all opportunities, coordinating all business development activities with MTI’s business line directors, identifying, and pursuing new areas of business for the company. MTI grew at a 20-25% rate annually for the 5 years Doug was leading all business development initiatives.

From 2011 to 2017, Doug held the role of Senior Program Manager, Business Development Manager at Leidos, where he provided marking and business development leadership, driving revenue growth within the Critical Infrastructure Communication sector. He received the Leidos 2014 Excellence Award for Collaboration, for successfully leading and winning a $30M program for the design and installation of communications systems in 4 nuclear reactors on East Coast of the U.S.

Joy Cadet

Owner: Palm Beach

Joy’s professional journey began over 16 years ago with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida Atlantic University, followed by earning a Doctorate in Pharmacy at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. Throughout her career in pharmacy, Joy has been driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and efficiency. She has created initiatives revamping pharmacy delivery processes to optimize operations and enhance patient care.

Joy is also deeply engaged in the real estate industry as a member of a national real estate group. She says that as she embarks on this exciting new chapter, she is eager to leverage her experience, dedication to customer service, and commitment to excellence to contribute to SkyRun’s success. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the SkyRun family and looks forward to making a positive impact on our guests, partners, and community.

Phil & Serena Chap

Owners, SkyRun Big Bear

Phil became involved with Big Bear in 2004, including personally remodeling the family cabin between 2008 and 2010. Hailing from a small country town near the mountains, he has focused on consumer financial services and more recently hospitality. He is a church musician, and speaks Japanese. Serena has been involved with Big Bear for over 40 years, and is a member of the volunteer Ski Patrol for Snow Summit and Bear Mountain for the past 10 years.

She has many wonderful Big Bear experiences since childhood, and wants to help as many guests as possible share in those. Phil and Serena are committed to providing great rental experiences for homeowners and guests while showcasing all the Big Bear has to offer visitors in all seasons.

Wayne and Wanda Cooley

Owners: Grand Junction

Native to Colorado and local to the Grand Valley, Wayne and Wanda take pride in serving their community. Their purpose is to create memorable moments for their guests, and they are committed to ensuring peace of mind for all their homeowners. With a combined 35 years in business/finance management and 26 years in successful business ownership, the Grand Junction Team is here to serve you

Wayne is the Director of Property Wellness and Finance. He brings many years of construction related experience as well as accounting, banking and business management. Wanda is the Director of Operations. She brings decades of finance and management experience, customer service, and community relationships. Our team owners serve our local community and want to serve you. Welcome to our home!

Matt Cooper

Owner: Anna Maria

After renting out their own properties, Matt and his wife Alexa realized how much they loved the business and wanted to take their passion for vacation rentals to the next level. Based right in Bradenton, the Coopers provide hands-on care for your home and are a quick phone call or visit away.

Karen Cox

SkyRun HQ Owner
Owner: Breckenridge, Nederland

Karen was introduced to the short-term rental industry by her late husband Barry Cox, who co-founded SkyRun Vacation Rentals in 2004 with Steve Falk. As part owner of SkyRun and an avid traveler herself, Karen is thrilled to be part of a business that helps travelers discover new destinations and helps homeowners share their properties with others. Before coming on board at SkyRun, she spent 10 years of her career in software sales and later earned a Master of Divinity degree, going on to spend 13 years as a pastor.

In her own travels, Karen can be found exploring new places near and far from home, both well-known destinations and off the beaten path. She loves calling the Rocky Mountains home, and enjoys having easy access to so many beautiful hiking and snowshoeing trails. In addition to outdoor adventures, she also spends much of her free time with family and friends or with a good book and a cup of tea.

Matt Demirjian

Owner: Kiawah

With a passion for transforming vacation experiences and a sharp eye for emerging market opportunities, Matt leads the business development efforts at SkyRun Kiawah/Folly Beach, a premier vacation rental company in Folly Beach and Kiawah. Leveraging years of experience in hospitality and rental management. His forward-thinking strategies have optimized rental income for property owners!

Sean Duggan

Owner: Marco Island

With 20 years in Medical Device and 8 years in semiconductor development, Sean’s expertise ensures top-notch service. A seasoned traveler, he’s passionate about creating unforgettable local connections through rental living. As a proud member of the Marco Island community, he is committed to SkyRun being good neighbors and valued partners.

Steve Falk

SkyRun Co-Founder
Owner: Aspen, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Nederland, Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain National Park

Steve co-founded SkyRun in 2004 with Barry Cox, complimenting Barry’s IT acumen with his business development/growth background. Steve now owns and operates 9 SkyRun destinations with hundreds of properties, including the original SkyRun location in Keystone, Colorado.

Steve enjoys being the ski bum he always wanted to be in his 20’s, and when not on the slopes and hanging out with his boys, working in his locations and growing SkyRun destinations.

Paul Fistori

Owner: Mid Cape Cod

Paul Fistori is a 20+ year Cape Cod resident who grew up in the area. Paul has had a very successful decades long career in High Tech and is transitioning to his true passion, property management. For years, he’s had a side hustle flipping houses as a licensed contractor and built up a portfolio of rental properties he manages. He enjoys boating the waters of the Cape and its glorious beaches and golf courses.

Anne Greenleaf & Joshua Gillon

Owners: Colorado Springs

After traveling the world together and selecting Colorado as our home base because of its natural beauty and access to the outdoors, Josh and Anne wanted to share the unique beauty of our area with fellow travelers and adventurers. Based right in Colorado Springs, they provide hands-on care for your home and are a quick phone call or visit away.

Sebastien Guite

Owner: Denver

Sebastien’s passion has always been to help others achieve their financial goals and dreams. Over his 15+ year career he has helped to educate thousands on the importance of credit and using it wisely, and achieving their goal of homeownership. You can call it the intersection of purpose and performance. He believes that one’s personal mission/purpose must align with who they are doing business with for everyone to be successful.

This path has turned his attention to vacation rental management and a partnership with SkyRun. This will allow him to continue his goals to help homeowners and guests achieve their ideal vacation goals and set lifetime memories. He moved to the Denver Metro area back in 2006 and his wife Jocelyn is a native so they are very familiar with this unique area of the country and want to share it with as many guests as possible. Emphasizing on the local aspect is very important to them.

Megan Gutschenritter

Owner: Steamboat Springs

Megan started out with SkyRun Steamboat in 2018, working as the Location Manager. She ran the Steamboat location fully on her own for two years, before purchasing the location in December of 2020. Since then, she has been running and growing SkyRun Steamboat, which has doubled in size in the last two years.

“My favorite thing about owning and operating this business is getting to share my passion for Steamboat with people from all over the world. Sharing my favorite local trails, restaurants, and things to do brings me so much joy. I want everyone to love Steamboat as much as I do”, Megan says. “We treat our home owners like family, and our guests like our friends. We want everyone to feel like a local when they visit”.

Beth Harp

Owner, SkyRun Galveston Island

Beth Harp is a native Texan who grew up in Houston, Texas and brings over 25 years experience running a successful business as a psychotherapist in private practice to her current position leading SkyRun Galveston. As part of her career as a therapist, Beth has done business development, marketing, website design, training and supervision of new therapists, as well as all of the accounting and finance.

Beth spent over 5 years hosting guests in her home in the Dallas area through Airbnb and was a Superhost the entire time, she was motivated to start hosting after Hurricane Harvey displaced so many Houston residents. Beth relocated to Galveston to be near her children who work and live on the island, and spends her leisure time swimming and playing with her family and dogs.

Ethan Hodge

Owner: West Nashville
Ethan Hodge is the new founding franchise owner for the SkyRun West Nashville and is excited to bring his expertise in property management experience to the short term vacation rental market. With 12yrs of sales and property management experience in various capacities Ethan is a third generation Realtor & has been licensed since 2011.

Ethan has attained his Residential Management Professional (RMP) designation from the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). He has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share due to the fortunate opportunity of growing up around property management since he was a child in his family business. Now, as the proud owner of SkyRun West Nashville, Ethan is eager to share his expertise and passion for the industry with others. If you’re looking for an exceptional vacation rental experience or considering venturing into the short-term rental market, make sure to connect with Ethan.

Chris & Stephanie Inman

Owners: Orlando Premium

Meet the dynamic team of Chris and Stephanie, a blend of Florida and Long Island roots. Chris, a proud University of Florida alum, ventured from Orlando’s Muzak to the helm of Commercial Systems Group. With a successful 15-year ownership, Chris and his partner propelled CSG to $20M in revenue and 100+ employees, culminating in its 2019 sale. Now, he embarks on a fresh journey with SkyRun, alongside by his wife Stephanie.

Hailing from Long Island, Stephanie’s path led from Vermont University’s Lacrosse fields to Florida’s education sector, and eventually into insurance sales. Balancing motherhood since 2015 and with a new addition on the horizon, Stephanie’s eagerness to contribute to their new business venture knows no bounds.

Jessika Jacob & Dave Firmage

Owners: Brian Head

Jessika has been in the hospitality business for over 25 years, working at Alta, Snowbird, Zion National Park and the Park City area.  She has been a successful entrepreneur and founded her own cleaning services company–Brian Head Cleaning Services. Jessika’s attention to detail is unsurpassed, she cares for homes and properties as well as owners with an enthusiasm that is hard to match.

Dave is a Fire Ecologist for the U.S. Forest Service, Intermountain Region. His professional career in land management spans over 20 years in helping to steward some of our most iconic landscapes, including Yellowstone and Zion National Park.  His dedication to service and his expedrience combined with Jessika’s passion and abilities are the perfect combination for providing home owners  with an all inclusive solution to manage their vacation rentals.

Hans Kirkegaard

Owner: Sarasota

Hans is an experienced entrepreneur with 15 years of business ownership experience, in addition to a successful career in sales, management & finance. Under his leadership, his previous company experienced tremendous growth through organic means and several strategic acquisitions.

 

After brokering a successful sale of that company in 2021, Hans turned his attention to vacation rental management and started SkyRun out of a desire to help homeowners and guests achieve their vacation dreams. Hans and his wife, Ellen, have enjoyed visiting Sarasota and the Keys for more than 15 years and have been homeowners and renters in the area for over 3 years. They have one core value – Good Karma. To them, that means they help first, they do the right thing, they have an abundance mindset, they have fun under pressure, and they always achieve a 5-star review.

Lukas Krause

Chairman
Owner: Breckenridge, Nederland, Rocky Mountain National Park

Lukas Krause is originally from Chicago and acted as SkyRun CEO from 2021 to 2024. Passionate about professional development, Lukas grew his previous company into the largest single-family property management company in the U.S. (managing over 65,000+ homes), wrote the motivational book ‘The Business of You’, and is a regular guest lecturer at CU Boulder and the University of Utah.

Lukas loves the active lifestyle as an avid skier, mountain biker, and hiker.

Kimberly Layton

Owner: Naples

With a robust background in operations, sales/marketing, and customer service, Kimberly embodies a wealth of expertise perfectly suited for managing short-term vacation rentals. Leveraging her own thriving experience renting her vacation home, alongside an intimate knowledge of Naples’ local areas, she’s thrilled to extend her insights to fellow homeowners.

An avid golfer, boating enthusiast, and connoisseur of Naples’ culinary and beach offerings, Kimberly brings a refreshing outlook into her property management approach. Her guiding mantra: “When you plan your family reunion, golf trip, friends get away or any special occasion the experience from booking to entering the front door opens the book to place the pages of fabulous memories”.

Michael LeClerc

SkyRun HQ Owner
Owner: Park City/Deer Valley, Kiawah, Nederland, Breckenridge

Michael is a long time hotel-restaurant chef who after managing his own vacation rentals in Park City turned to professional property management as his second act. He brings his experience from working in 5 star hotels and restaurants in Paris, Geneva, Frankfurt, Hawaii and New York to SkyRun. In his free time he loves to telemark ski, hike and travel in France.

Alyssa Moore

Owner: Broken Bow

Alyssa brings a decade’s worth of experience in both digital marketing and professional sales, however, some of her most valuable time spent professionally were the years in the family business. Learning to run a company at every level of the business came with immensely rewarding challenges and skills that are utilized daily.

Alyssa and Jake, along with Greg and Tina, also began investing in the short term rental industry in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Broken Bow, Oklahoma areas where they now own multiple cabins. They saw the need to help other cabins differentiate themselves from the growing supply of competition, so they invested in the SkyRun business to bring a premier platform to the market.

Alyssa deeply enjoys her family, her church community, walks around the neighborhood pond with her daughter, a competitive game of cards or board games and spinning her creative wheels through design and art (Alyssa designed and staged all of their short term rental properties).

Jacob Moore

Owner: Broken Bow

Jake grew up in Dripping Springs, TX before making his way to Harding University to play quarterback for the Bisons, where he met his wife Alyssa and studied business. His time spent playing at the collegiate level taught him even more about discipline and the competitive spirit required in order to succeed, and it’s these values that benefit and earn him trust with his clients. Jake’s background includes the medical and distribution industries, and his experience managing and negotiating multi-million dollar relationships and contracts prepared him for the real estate investment world.

Alyssa and Jake, along with Greg and Tina, also began investing in the short term rental industry in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Broken Bow, Oklahoma areas where they now own multiple cabins. They saw the need to help other cabins differentiate themselves from the growing supply of competition, so they invested in the SkyRun business to bring a premier platform to the market.

You can usually find Jake slingin’ pies in his pizza oven, brewing a pour over from one of his favorite Oregon coffee roasters, or singing and dancing in the kitchen to the Moana soundtrack (with Turner and Alyssa).

Paul & Karen Myers

Owners: Copper Mountain, Northwoods, Summit County

Paul and Karen Myers have been property owners at Copper since 1993. Together, they started SkyRun Copper in 2009. The dedicated team now manages over 150 properties in Copper Mountain and over 50 properties in Summit County, CO. SkyRun Copper has become the largest independent property manager! Prior to SkyRun, Paul was an executive with the Boy Scouts of America for 30 years.

Michael Munson

Owner: Austin

Michael Munson is a native Texan who brings 25 years of experience managing small and large businesses to his current position leading SkyRun West Austin. In his career, he has worked in venture capital, investment banking, and startups with multiple successful growth projects under his belt. He was inspired to transition to vacation rental management when his own experiences in short term rentals demonstrated the need for better management. 

He is committed to providing great rental experiences for homeowners and guests while showcasing Austin to visitors. When not managing the business, Michael is doting on his two young daughters alongside his wife, Meghan.

Mike Phillips

Owner: Summit County, Rocky Mountain National Park

Mike has been a second homeowner in Summit County for over 30 years and started SkyRun Summit to provide the level of service that he wasn’t able to find. He brings a homeowner’s perspective to the business and partners with his owners to safeguard and optimize their investment while earning stellar reviews for guest service. Prior to SkyRun, Mike has held marketing and general management positions at Procter and Gamble and led industry-leading teams in the recreation and medical device business.

Laura Poladsky

Owner: Foothills

Laura’s background is in business, specifically Human Resources, as that is where she spent the first 20+ years of her “adult life.” She has experience working for smaller local companies, as well as, larger, international, Fortune 500 companies. She holds degrees from both Regis University and Colorado State University (Go Rams!). Outside of work, she loves Colorado and everything that comes with that, especially anything outdoors and near water. There may not be any sandy beaches nearby, but her love for wakesurfing gets her out to the lakes and reservoirs as often as she is able.

Randy Ringpfiel

Owner: St. Augustine

Randy is an accomplished business executive with over 20 years of experience helping companies create, develop, and execute on engagement strategies that increase sales and revenue. Randy is a big believer in supporting his community and is excited to be launching SkyRun in the St. Augustine market. His goal is to bring top-tier property management services to those homeowners in St. Augustine and help give guests the vacation of a lifetime.

Randy lives in St. Augustine with his wife, kids, and their two dogs. When not working, Randy can be found volunteering, traveling around the state, “goofing off” with the kids, or just grilling out and relaxing by the pool with the two dogs.

Theresa & Craig Schaefer

Owners: SkyRun Twin Cities

Theresa and Craig Schaefer are proud Minnesotans with a combined 20 years of corporate sales, marketing and leadership experience. They are passionate about contributing to their community and are focused on doing so by delivering 5 star service to homeowners and welcoming visitors with the best experience that the Twin Cities has to offer.

Bryan & Rachel Scott

Owners: Winter Park, Vermont

Bryan and Rachel Scott have lived in Grand County for four years, love the Fraser Valley, and are raising two young kids here. They are an outdoor family who skis, bikes, hikes, and enjoys just about any outdoor activity, and will ensure you have the information you need no matter what kind of fun you want to have in Winter Park! They know your leisure time is important and their mission is to make your experience in one of their locally managed properties to be relaxing and stress free. They have trained their employees to ensure it is.

David Seay

Owner: Destin/30A

Meet David, the owner of SkyRun Destin/30A, boasting over 30 years of business expertise in various service industries. From co-founding an award-winning landscape company to key roles in operations, management, and property services, David brings a wealth of experience. His passion for the vacation rental business is clear in his commitment to assisting homeowners with strategic planning and offering valuable support.

Amaica Sells

Owner: Central Dallas

Amaica Sells is a native Ecuadorian who now lives in the DFW metroplex. Amaica was a Senior Accountant for a multi-billion dollar Real Estate Investment Trust and, more recently, a global technology corporation. She previously worked in guest relations for Marriott International, offering her a unique insight on how guests want to be treated. She has high expectations for the short-term rentals she stays in, which she has carried over into how she manages properties. Rest assured your vacation rental is in good hands

Alex Soria

Owner: South Orange County, Brian Head

Alex is a Data & Operations professional that has worked in various technology, e-commerce, travel and hospitality companies, including Homeaway, VRBO and Southwest Airlines.  During his career Alex has helped to lead & develop the Data Science teams and build state-of-the-art Data Warehouses designed to enable company growth.

Alex is a Marine Corps veteran and has both a Bachelor and Master degrees from the University of Utah with an emphasis in Finance.  Alex is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

Paula Soria

Owner: South Orange County, Brian head

Paula is an Interior Designer specializing in collaborating closely with builders and developers to design model homes that reflect the unique character and lifestyle of the community. Her designs are carefully tailored to appeal to the target demographic, whether it’s a family-friendly style, a suburban development or a luxury home.

Paula holds Bachelor Degrees in International Politics and Interior Design from BYU and IDI respectively and is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Paul Telkamp

Owner: Virginia Beach

A local resident and former short-term rental property owner who knows the ins and outs of the vacation rental industry. With years of experience in the business, he has a keen eye for selecting the best properties that offer comfort, convenience, and value to guests. He is passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable vacation experiences for visitors to the Virginia Beach area.

Rod & Alice Turnage

Owners: Charleston

Rod & Alice are native South Carolinians who live in the Lowcountry. As Isle of Palms residents and visitors, we saw a need for second-home management. SkyRun Charleston protects property owners’ investments while providing great customer care to vacation rentals. Rod and Alice provide a local vacation resource and vacation home management service in Charleston. We alleviate homeowners’ problems by managing house upkeep and care. Our local short term rental management service offers personalized care for your house and visitors. 

Maria Vlahos

Owner: Phoenix

Maria oversees the daily operations of the Phoenix SkyRun and also helps owners provide a welcoming, spotlessly maintained and extra-comfortable space, creating an authentic and memorable experience for guests. Maria’s high standards as a traveler have helped her achieve Airbnb Plus status on the properties she owns and manages. She strives to provide outstanding service with a personal touch, which always translates to increased revenue and occupancy for owners.

Peter Vlahos

Owner: Phoenix
Peter is a Chicago native who moved to Phoenix for the sunshine and love of the outdoors.  With a background in the hospitality and restaurant industry,  he launched Phoenix SkyRun after experiencing immense success in owning and managing his own Airbnb Plus Vacation Properties in the Gilbert area.  A die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, with a strong customer focus, he is committed to helping owners transition their second homes into income producing properties for others to enjoy!

Rich & Toni White

Owners: Kona Coast

Rich is a long-time entrepreneur and senior executive with experience in both startup environments and large public companies. After a successful career in technology and retail in the Bay Area, he and his wife Toni moved to Hawaii 15 years ago. Rich has an extensive background in driving growth, operational improvement and planning and execution management. He brings a strong homeowner and guest focus to SkyRun Kona Coast. In his free time, he likes golf and travel.

Toni has spent most of her adult life in the service and hospitality industries. From early in the restaurant business to almost 20 years as a flight attendant, she has focused on delivering first class customer service. More recently, Toni has managed properties in Hawaii, where she has consistently received 5-star reviews. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, golf, snorkeling and Mah Jongg.