Our Team

Chirag

Chirag
Patel

Founder and Managing Director
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Raul

Rahul
Bahl

Founder and Managing Director
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David

David
Rojas

Vice President of Operations
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Blake

Blake
Lindsay

Director, Revenue Management & Business Development
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Steph

Stephanie
Dockery

Director of Marketing
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CALEB

Caleb
 Larsen

Director of Learning & Development
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SHAWNICE

Shawnice
 Walker

Area Operations Director
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Chirag Patel

Founder and Managing Director

Chirag founded Pathfinder Development with his high school buddy, Rahul Bahl, in 2005 with the intention of leaving a true impression on the hospitality industry. Chirag’s love for architecture shines as he oversees various aspects of the portfolio including analysis and selection of future development opportunities, financial structuring and new construction/renovation management. Prior to founding Pathfinder, he was with the private equity firm American Securities Capital Partners and at the consultancy McKinsey & Co. in the Corporate Finance & Strategy practice. Chirag received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. When Chirag isn’t in a hard hat at our new developments, you can find him travelling the world with his wife and two kids.

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Rahul Bahl

Founder and Managing Director

After founding Pathfinder Development with his high school friend, Chirag Patel, he quickly moved into the role of overseeing multiple aspects of the portfolio. Rahul’s passion for the team radiates as he focuses on revenue generation strategies, operational and HR processes, and he oversees interior design for new properties and properties undergoing renovations. Prior to founding Pathfinder, Rahul received a Masters in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Trinity University.  When Rahul isn’t visiting all the properties with his dog, Bo, he loves spending as much time in nature as he can, particularly near the water. One day, he even hopes to learn how to swim!

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David Rojas

Vice President

Joining the Pathfinder Hospitality (previously Pathfinder Development) team as a General Manager for our Staybridge Suites Nasa property in 2012, David quickly proved himself as an operational wiz and was promoted to his current post as Vice President of Operations. As the main operations guy, every property looks to him when it comes to efficiency and quality. When David is road tripping to each property, his favorite pastime is baseball as a Houston Astros fan and loves to snorkel the Carribean reefs and sipping on rum in the sun.

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Blake Lindsay

Director, Revenue Management & Business Development

As Revenue Manager, Blake oversees the overall rate strategy at each of the Pathfinder hotels. He works closely with the General Managers and Director of Sales on tactics focused on stealing market share and driving overall profits. Blake is a strong analytics professional with a Certificate focused in Hotel Revenue Management from Cornell University. He has also received his Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) as well as completed the Certified Revenue Management Executive (CRME) course offered through HSMAI. When Blake isn’t nerding out on data, you can find him hiking the Barton Creek Green Belt or paddle boarding the Colorado River.

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Caleb Larson

Training & Development Manager

As an experienced coach and mentor, I have had the pleasure developing employees for over 10 years, helping them achieve their professional goals and develop their skills. For the past 7 years, I have been working in the Learning & Development space, creating and delivering impactful training programs.

Currently based in Austin, TX, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I am a proud dog-dad of an English Bulldog and Australian Shepherd. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, Netflix binging and any activity that takes place in the water.

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Shawnice walker

Area operations director

Having joined the team in April 2016, Shawnice stands as a cornerstone in Pathfinder’s growth and success, contributing at every level of her ascent within the company. Her unwavering dedication to enhancing efficiency in the operations department is evident. Beyond the professional realm, Shawnice’s focus centers on family—she delights in conditioning her eldest son for football with her husband and hones her exceptional cooking skills for upcoming gatherings, where friends and family eagerly anticipate her hospitality.

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mason sisto

Senior Accountant

As the newest member of the Pathfinder Hospitality (previously Pathfinder Development) off-property team, Mason brings 5 years of accounting experience to our industry! He got his start in commercial real estate accounting and now shifts his focus to ensure timely and accurate reporting for each of our assets. Mason graduated from University of Houston with a major in Finance. In his spare time, Mason enjoys spending time with his family and pup, Millie! 

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