Leadership Team

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Phil Patel

CEO

Phil Patel has served as Chief Executive Officer of KC Galaxy Management Company since the company’s launch in 2009. In this position, he oversees KC Galaxy’s rapidly expanding hotel & Retail portfolio and manages the company’s operations structure. He has been directly involved in the management of over 28+ businesses. He began his hotel career serving roles in operations, acquisitions, projects, and purchasing. He managed numerous successful renovations and hotel developments. Growing from retail to hospitality to construction business in very short time.

As a CEO, he has over 20 years of global operating experience in managing high performing teams and in executive roles in privately held organizations.He coordinated over $100+ Million of real estate and capital market transactions across multiple geographies and currencies. His experience ranges from fee-simple equity transactions to mortgage and mezzanine lending and complex joint venture and structured transactions. Phil began his career in a convenience store before he found his true passion in asset management. He has been immersed in the lodging investment and operating space for more than 20 years now. He especially enjoys harmonizing the right capital structure with the right real estate, branding, and operational solutions to optimize lodging, and related investments.
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Amit Patel

President

Amit Patel serves as President of KC Galaxy Management Company is a retail veteran who has successfully facilitated the financial turnaround and growth of several multi-dimensional retail companies. He has more than 20 years of working experience in Convenience, Gas station, Liquor and Retail Businesses.

His key competencies are in supporting and facilitating participatory processes, organizational learning, and strategic planning. As a President, he is responsible for the overall performance of KC Galaxy Management Company portfolio in all key metrics. These metrics include top-line performance, bottom-line results, guest service, associate satisfaction, and the overall care and maintenance of the physical assets. He supports regional team members to provide support and guidance to the company’s team to maximize returns. Additionally, he works with all the divisions within the corporate office to ensure that the company’s focus is aligned with their business needs and objectives. He oversees the creation and management of the company’s capital expenses and works very closely with the Development and Renovations team.
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Jaymin Patel

Chief Operating Officer

Jaymin Patel serves as Chief Operating Officer for KC Galaxy Management Company and has over 10 years of experience in the hotel industry. His primary duties are to assist the hotels in their operations and sales efforts. He oversees several properties across multiple states. He supports General Managers in their development of strategies and tactics to meet or exceed Hospitality metrics.

He is responsible for supporting the clinical management of operation, property short- and long-term financial goals and performance, compliance to brand standards and regulations, guest service excellence, and finding and developing talent. He has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He started in Hospitality as General Manager for the Quality Inn, and then transitioned to Director of Operations and currently Chief Operating Officer. He has worked with numerous brands like Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Radisson, Choice Hotels, and Wyndham Hotels during his career.
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Jay Patel

Chief Financial Officer

Jay Patel serves as Chief Financial Officer, joined KC Galaxy Management Company in 2013. In his position, he is responsible for overseeing the treasury, financial planning, analysis and reporting for the company’s portfolio of properties. He has over 10 years of accounting and auditing experience, as well as extensive knowledge of hospitality financial operations. He has expertly managed accounts in industries such as hospitality, real estate, liquor, private equity, gas station, distributors, and government during his tenure.

He also ensures that budgets are completed and submitted in accordance with schedule. As the CFO, he is responsible for investment acquisitions and dispositions, property development, and deployment. Furthermore, he works on finance, accounting, treasury, and administrative assignments for the company. He is a proven executive and leader with over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry.
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Monika Patel
Chief Development Officer
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Tallika Patel
Corporate Controller
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Mita Patel
Director of Sales
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Arti Patel
Director of Marketing
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Divya Patel
Director of Revenue Management
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Avi Patel
Director of Alcohol and Beverage
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Ansul Patel
Director of Architecture and Construction
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Jody Desai
Director of Human Resource
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Ashish Desai
Chief Facilities Engineer
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Zafar Iqbal
CPA
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Stephanie Hazelton
General Counsel