Tracy Kundey

Tracy brings high-growth organizational experience to our team, drawing from leadership roles in both the public and private hospitality sectors.

Notably, Tracy grew Hersha Hospitality from 4 hotels as a private company to a Public REIT with 32 hotels. He was also President of Encore Enterprises Hospitality Division which he grew from 11 hotels to 66 hotels across 13 states. Tracy has also held prior roles as President of Brittain Resorts, (8,900 keys in Myrtle Beach, SC) and was Chief Operating Officer of a public Canadian company with 70 hotels internationally. His managed projects have totaled $683M and have included free-standing restaurants, new construction, brand conversions, and extensive PIP projects primarily with Marriott and Hilton brands.

Tracy began his hospitality journey as a Night Auditor for the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA while attending Eastern Washington University. His journey has allowed him to draw from traditional hotel operations to unique experiences such as Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health which has roots as an ashram or golf, spa, and making snow for a downhill ski operation in the hills of West Virginia.

Professional assessment tools:

TTI Talent Insights – Tracy is an Implementing Conductor
Organizational benefits: Described as Creative in his approach to solving problems. Innovative. Competitive. Spontaneity. Places a high value on time. Challenge-oriented. Change agent—looks for faster and better means. Self-starter.

The Predictive Index – Tracy is a Strategist Organizational benefits: A Strategist is results-oriented, innovative, and analytical with a drive for change.