Jason Brannan
Emigrant
Summary
Hospitality executive with 20+ years of experience leading multi-property operations, brand launches, and high-volume lodging across luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and national park destinations. Proven success in driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction while leading teams of 500+. Expertise in openings, renovations, and strategic planning with a consistent record of improving profitability and service standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Lodging, Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Xanterra Travel Collection
Yellowstone National Park
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Directed lodging operations for nine hotels, four campgrounds, and one RV park, overseeing 2,000+ rooms and 1,200 seasonal employees.
- Managed operating and capital budgets, including asset replacement schedules and renovations.
- Partnered with National Park Service to align with park-wide initiatives.
- Enhanced efficiency of Gardiner Commercial Laundry Facility, achieving 18% reduction in turnaround times.
- Optimized yield management strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue during peak seasons.
- Implemented sustainable practices in lodging operations, cutting energy and waste costs.
Senior Director of Hotel Operations
AutoCamp Hospitality Group
Santa Barbara
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: A hospitality company specializing in unique outdoor accommodations.
- Led operations for 7 properties across 4 states, including the launch of the new Field Station brand.
- Oversaw CapEx, openings, refurbishments, and multi-site leadership development.
- Drove financial success through enhanced guest experience, competitive market leadership, and optimized operating structures.
- A hospitality company specializing in unique outdoor accommodations.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Opened 5 new properties, ensuring on-time launches and operational readiness.
- Achieved top market performance with consistent RGI leadership across competitive sets.
- Grew ADR, RevPAR, and GOP annually at all properties, driving sustained profitability.
- Recruited, developed, and promoted leadership teams across multiple properties.
Dual Property General Manager
New Waterloo
Austin
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: A hospitality management company with a focus on luxury and boutique hotels.
- Directed luxury and boutique hotel operations, P&L responsibility across rooms, F&B, and events.
- Managed sales, marketing, and engineering teams with oversight of $11M+ annual revenue.
- Implemented process improvements, staff training, and capital refurbishments to sustain growth.
- A hospitality management company with a focus on luxury and boutique hotels.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Facilitated opening of South Congress Hotel, driving $20M+ annual revenue with YOY growth.
- Grew ADR, RevPAR, and GOP consistently across both properties.
- Delivered $10M in revenue for Hotel Ella in first year, exceeding budget expectations.
Director of Front Office
Wyndham
Austin
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: A global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of hotels.
- Managed operations for 200-room conference hotel including front desk, housekeeping, events, and F&B support.
- Oversaw remodel and implemented SOPs to ensure consistency with brand standards.
- A global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of hotels.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Created training protocols improving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction scores.
Director of Lodging & Transportation
The Resort at Paws Up
Greenough
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: A luxury ranch resort offering unique accommodations and experiences.
- Oversaw operations for a 37,000-acre luxury ranch resort, including front desk, concierge, housekeeping, transportation, and conference services.
- Managed seasonal reopening and staffing of 250 employees annually.
- A luxury ranch resort offering unique accommodations and experiences.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Maintained ADR exceeding $1,000 per night, ensuring profitability and guest satisfaction.
- Spearheaded implementation of Maestro PMS to improve reservation and guest services.
Sales & Catering Manager
Hotel Angeleno
Los Angeles
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: A hotel known for its sales and catering services.
- Managed all sales and catering operations, event programming, and staff development for major renovation reopening.
- A hotel known for its sales and catering services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Classics
The University of Texas at Austin
Skills
- Operations and guest experience
- Financial leadership
- Strategic planning
- Renovations and openings
- Multi-property management
- Revenue optimization
- Budgeting and P&L oversight
- Team development
- Seasonal staffing solutions
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Project management expertise
- Hospitality technology proficiency
- Opera software knowledge
- Infor HMS/SCS familiarity
- Paylocity HR system experience
- Maestro system skills
- OpenTable proficiency
- HotSchedules expertise
- Tripleseat knowledge
Early Career Roles
- Catering Manager, Cicada, Los Angeles, CA
- Restaurant Manager, Rockenwagner, Santa Monica, CA
- Business Sales Manager, Dell Computers, Austin, TX, Nashville, TN
- Fine Dining Server & Catering Coordinator, Jeffrey’s Restaurant, Austin, TX
- Housekeeping/Maintenance, St. Mary Lodge and Resort, MT
Timeline
Director of Lodging, Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Xanterra Travel Collection
08.2024 - 08.2025
Senior Director of Hotel Operations
AutoCamp Hospitality Group
01.2022 - 01.2024
Dual Property General Manager
New Waterloo
01.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Front Office
Wyndham
01.2013 - 01.2015
Director of Lodging & Transportation
The Resort at Paws Up
01.2011 - 01.2013
Sales & Catering Manager
Hotel Angeleno
01.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English & Classics
The University of Texas at Austin
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