Our Team
Elevant is led by two hospitality leaders who have spent decades building brands, distribution networks, and operational playbooks that power this platform.
Jon Wohlfert
Founder
Jon is a seasoned hospitality executive with over three decades of experience building and scaling branded hotel and alternative accommodation platforms.
His career has been defined by an ability to identify emerging categories in hospitality, from extended stay to branded residential, and build the operational and distribution infrastructure to bring them to market.
Jon has led brand development, franchise growth, and strategic partnerships across some of the industry’s most recognized names in lifestyle and extended-stay lodging.
Residence Inn · Summerfield Suites · BridgeStreet Global Hospitality · Extended Stay America · WaterWalk by Wyndham · The AltAccom Group · RESIDE, a Wyndham Residence
Steve Burks
Founder
Steve is a senior hospitality executive with over 30 years of experience in leadership roles across development, sales, and operations.
His career spans both leading global hospitality brands and real estate development firms, where he has directed large-scale resort, hotel, and mixed-use projects.
Steve’s expertise includes guiding strategic growth, leading high-performing teams, and overseeing complex real estate developments in both hospitality and residential sectors.
Disney Vacation Club · Marriott Vacations Worldwide · Bluegreen Vacations