Meet The Team
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KAVIN PATEL
CEO
Kavin received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Georgia State University. .A second-generation hotelier, he brings decades of hands-on experience to his role as CEO, overseeing all aspects of hotel operations, development, and strategy. Known for his strengths in project management, operational efficiency, and technology integration, Kavin leads with a forward-thinking approach grounded in deep industry insight.
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BART HOWE
COO
Bart brings deep expertise from the restaurant side of hospitality, having overseen operations for 61 restaurants across 10 states. With a strong foundation in scaling teams, streamlining service systems, and driving profitability, he brings a guest-first mindset rooted in fast-paced, high-volume environments. His transition into hotel leadership brings fresh energy, operational discipline, and a passion for elevating the full guest experience.
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KANHAIYA PATEL
CFO
Kanhaiya began his career in public accounting where he completed accounting and tax-related projects for multi-billion-dollar companies, incl. KPMG and NCR. He is a Certified Public Accountant, and has a B.S. in Accounting from Georgia College and a Master of Taxation from Georgia State University. -
VRUNDA PATEL
CMO
Vrunda has extensive experience in both hospitality and multi-industry marketing. With a keen eye for identifying trends, crafting compelling narratives and designs, leveraging digital platforms, and developing a deep understanding for her client base, she’s been able to drive tremendous growth across businesses in the hospitality, restaurant and transportation space.
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VIREN PATEL
DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS
Viren has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business. Before managing hotels, Viren served on the frontline in the Hospitality industry, managing Restaurants for 10+ years. He currently oversees Operations and Revenue Management, and leads by creating nurturing environments based on the company’s core beliefs, philosophies and employee-focused policies.
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RAVI PATEL
DIRECTOR of DEVELOPMENT
Ravi brings over 15 years of business and hospitality industry experience to Bold Hospitality Group. Ravi graduated from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He also holds an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Ravi currently leads renovations, construction, brand conversions and design committees for Bold Hospitality Group.
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GREG STEWART
DIRECTOR of SALES
Greg is an experienced Director of Sales with a proven track record leading high-performing teams across multi-property hotel portfolios. Skilled in strategic planning, key account development, and revenue optimization, he is key in driving sustained growth and market share.
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GRACE BARLOW
DIRECTOR of QUALITY CONTROL
Grace’s foray into hospitality began in event management across three continents before transitioning into hotel operations—bringing a global perspective and a meticulous eye for guest experience. Now as Director of Quality Control, she applies that same attention to detail to ensure consistency, excellence, and brand standards across the portfolio.