Joel Schoen is a seasoned executive in the vacation rental and hospitality sectors, currently serving as Principal at STR Ventures Group, LLC since October 2019. Previously held key leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer and Chief Revenue Officer at CiiRUS Vacation Rental Solutions, as well as Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships at BookingPal. Joel's experience includes senior positions at Choice Hotels International, Luxury Retreats, and Inspirato with American Express, where significant revenue and portfolio growth were achieved. Founding Trusted Escapes, Inc. as President and Co-Founder highlights Joel's entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in developing innovative vacation rental platforms. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance and a Master of Real Estate Development from USC, a Bachelor's degree from New York University, and a certificate from Cornell University in Hotel Real Estate Investments & Asset Management.