Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as an Adjunct Faculty member in Hospitality Management at Austin Community College since November 2018, where Stephen conducts courses for non-traditional students and develops collaborative curricula. Previous roles include Corporate Director of Operations at Pathfinder Hospitality overseeing a portfolio of four hotels generating $21.9 million in annual revenue and General Manager at several esteemed properties, including Aloft Austin Southwest, where Stephen was recognized as the 2024 General Manager of the Year by the HSMAI Austin Chapter. Other notable positions include Vice President at Lux Concierge and Area General Manager at National Hospitality Services, where Stephen managed branded hotels and ensured budgetary compliance. Stephen holds a BS in Service Management from The University of Tennessee and possesses a strong track record of revenue growth and team engagement throughout a diverse career spanning over a decade.