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THE TEAM
Customer-centric team driven to give you and our guests the absolute best experience.
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JAYLA SICILIANO
CEO
Jayla brings over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, operations and sales with global iconic lifestyle brands. Since her early 20's, she's had a passion for real estate investment. It started with house hacking her first triplex in her early 20's. Most recently, after turning their wine country retreat into a profit maximizing machine, she's fallen in love with short-term rentals and enjoys creating amazing luxury experiences for guests while maximizing profits for owners. Jayla holds an MBA, has appeared on ABC's hit show Shark Tank making a deal with Mark Cuban, and participates in national STR Mastermind groups to stay up to date on the latest trends in the industry. Connect on LinkedIn
Irene
Guest & Ops Support Specialist
Irene is one of the most dedicated and thoughtful people you'll meet. She’s passionate about hospitality and goes above and beyond to make sure our guests and owners have a seamless, 5-Star experience before, during and after their stay. Her positive energy and collaborative spirit make her a fantastic teammate. Outside of work, Irene is a proud mom of two wonderful kids and a loving fur baby
MARIANO KOHAN ROLON
Guest Relations & Process Optimization
Mariano brings 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences and streamlining operations. After earning his degree in Hospitality and Tourism, he honed his expertise at three five-star hotels in Buenos Aires and expanded his skills in related roles, including office management at a coworking space. In the past year, Mariano has embraced the world of guest relations and virtual assistance, leveraging his experience to optimize processes and enhance the guest experience.
Mariano’s curiosity and eagerness to learn drive him to stay at the forefront of hospitality trends and tools. Outside of work, he enjoys playing video and board games with friends and family, cheering on his favorite soccer team, and writing a science fiction novel. Mariano is also the proud pet parent of a puppy and a kitten.
CELENE DIAZ
Lead Property Care Specialist - CA
Celene has been in hospitality for over ten years and with Atlas since we started. She is our Lead for Housekeeping and supplies in the Santa Barbara market. She ensures our properties are kept in near-perfect condition. She's incredibly passionate about her work and highly detail oriented. Celene is also the mom of two beautiful daughters!
RICKY HARO
Lead Property Care Specialist - CA
Ricky has been with Atlas from the beginning. He not only has customer service and hospitality in his DNA but he's always giving 110% and does it with a smile. Ricky keeps the onsite operations at our Santa Barbara market properties running smoothly and helps ensure our our properties are in great shape and our guests have everything they need. Ricky is also the father of two beautiful daughters!
CAROL BELLANDI
Lead Inspector
Carol retired from an impressive career working as a global CEO for international branding companies— take it from us when we tell you she has an eye for detail! As someone who can't sit still, Carol works with Atlas now to ensure our properties are always 100% guest and owner ready in the Santa Barbara market. Jayla and Carol met back in 2012 through Jayla's wine company and have been friends ever since.
STEVE KENDE
Maintenance Lead - VT
Steve Kende is local to Stowe Vermont and has had a successful contracting business for over 20 years, Stowe Fine Finishes. Whether you're looking to trouble shoot Smart Home tech, execute a high-end renovation or tackle ongoing repairs, Steve is the guy! We are thankful to have Steve's diverse knowledge, attention to detail and hospitality mindset that cares for our owner's homes and guest experience alike.
Allison
Lead Property Care Specialist - VT
Allison is a hardworking and dedicated team member. She ensures that our homes are spotless and welcoming for all of our guests. Allison’s positive attitude and love for hospitality shine through in everything she does. She’s a mom to a wonderful son and enjoys cooking in her free time.
JAMES AKERS
Operations- Santa Barbara
James brings over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship and sales experience working with lifestyle brands in the action sports industry. James passion for real estate started at 18, when at that time, he was the youngest licensed realtor in California. Today James enjoys running his own apparel business and working behind the scenes with Atlas Vacations on strategy, creative and west coast operations.
SUPPORT STAFF
In addition to our team above, we have numerous others that support this hospitality machine! We carefully build the best support staff in each region. Extra consideration goes into working with like-minded people who we trust and who have a customer service, hospitality attitude. The turnover service and providing 24/7 support is the lifeblood of our company and is therefore one of our highest priorities. 5-star cleanliness, a beautifully staged property, and hotel-like amenities will set your property apart and ensure happy guests—which makes for happy owners.
We are committed to providing competitive staff a compensation program that attracts, retains and rewards high-performing employees at all levels. Atlas Vacations is also committed to providing a total staff compensation package tied to the attainment of individual and group results and the achievement of organizational goals.