Desirae Zontek

Desirae Zontek has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Desirae started their career in 2001 as a Front Office Manager at Husdon Hotels, where they worked until 2004. Desirae then moved on to various positions at different companies, including a Manager in Training role at Waldorf Astoria New York, a Guest Services Coordinator role at Beaver Hollow Conference Center, and an Assistant General Manager- Guest Service Manager role at Buffalo Lodging. In 2008, they joined Magna Hospitality Group as an Assistant General Manager. Desirae later returned to Buffalo Lodging in 2009, where they held multiple roles such as Director of Sales, General Manager, Area General Manager, and District Director. Desirae is currently serving as the Regional Director of Operations at Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC.

Desirae Zontek attended Trocaire College from 2000 to 2002, where they obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Hospitality Administration/Management. After that, they enrolled at Niagara University from 2002 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.