Jay Keller

Jay is a 30+ year veteran of the hospitality industry and has been with Strand Hospitality for well over a decade. He joined S.H.S. in 2006 as a Regional Director of Operations and served as Vice President of Operations for 8 years. In October 2015, Jay assumed his current role as the Chief Operations Officer. Responsibilities include the oversight and development of all the operating strategies, senior level management, owner relations and financial results of the properties managed by Strand Hospitality Services. In addition, he heads all national purchasing programs, development and capital improvement needs for the company. Jay has been a part of developing and opening 22 hotels and has directed over 140 million dollars in full-scope renovations.

Jay has a vast working knowledge of the hospitality industry including positions such as an Executive Chef, General Manager of larger, full service hotels, Area Manager roles and Regional Operations management. He has a wide range of educational background including an Associate degree in Business Administration from Sinclair College, many industry specific courses, adult continuing education from The Ohio State University and is C.H.A. certified.

Jay is based out of our Charlotte area operations, which is where he lives with his wife, Stacey.