Miraj S. Patel

Miraj S. Patel has a diverse work experience across multiple industries. Miraj currently holds the position of President at Wayside Investment Group since January 2020. Prior to this, they served as Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and Young Professional Director Western Division at AAHOA from 2019 to 2023. Miraj also worked as a Board Member - Director at Large for the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association starting in 2022 and as an Advisory Board Member for the City of Houston from 2023. Miraj has been a Texas Co-op Committee Member for Best Western® Hotels & Resorts since 2021 and was a Franchise Advisory Council member for Red Roof Inn from 2021 to 2022. Miraj S. Patel is also an Official Member of the Forbes Business Council from 2020 to 2022. Earlier in their career, they gained experience as an Asset Management Analyst with Westmont Hospitality Group in 2017, an Intern at Arnold & Porter in 2014, and an Intern at Midway in 2013.

Miraj S. Patel has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Johnson & Wales University, which was obtained between 2018 and 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hotel & Lodging Management from the same university between 2015 and 2018. Miraj also holds additional certifications including Certification in Hospitality Management from Waterford Institute of Technology and Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) from AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, both obtained in 2016. Furthermore, they have been certified as a Certified Hotel Owner (CHO) by AAHOA in August 2016.