LISA DRAKE

Lisa joined GF Hotels & Resorts as Vice President of Development & Owner Relations in 2018 and has over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. She is responsible for new business and retention in both third-party and bank work divisions, working alongside the entire Development team. Prior to joining GF, Lisa has held various positions in sales, marketing, and revenue management.  She previously served as Director of Revenue and Ecommerce at a large, independent property, where she led the hotel through a record-breaking year in numerous performance metrics.

Lisa is originally from Montana and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Montana State University. In 2015, she obtained a certificate in Hotel Revenue Management from Cornell University and in 2023, she obtained her certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University. She continues to find opportunities to stay educated and engaged in the industry.
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Outside of work, Lisa is an avid runner and active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her rescue dog.

“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau

PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT | EMAIL: DRAKEL@GFHOTELS.COM