Kohler Hospitality appoints Ron Vlasic as vice president of lodging, where he will oversee operations across the company's lodging portfolio, including The American Club, Carriage House and Inn on Woodlake.
Vlasic brings more than 25 years of hospitality leadership experience spanning luxury hotels, lifestyle brands and travel organizations. In his new role, he will focus on enhancing guest experiences, driving operational excellence and supporting the continued evolution of Kohler Hospitality's lodging properties.
Most recently, he served as executive vice president at Invited Clubs, where he led operations for 30 luxury lifestyle business clubs and six university stadium clubs nationwide. Previously, he was chief operating officer of Hostmark Hospitality Group, overseeing a portfolio of hotels and restaurants. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, helping expand the lifestyle hotel company across the United States and Canada.
Beyond his operational leadership roles, Vlasic has served as chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and as an adviser to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on travel and tourism policy.
"Ron brings a wealth of hospitality expertise, national industry leadership and a proven track record of guiding organizations through meaningful growth," Stephen Beaumont, president of Kohler Hospitality, said in a statement. "His broad experience across luxury, lifestyle and lodging will be an important asset as we look toward the continued evolution of Kohler Hospitality."