Steve Burks is a senior Hospitality executive with an extensive background with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Burks has held many senior executive positions with Disney Development, Ritz-Carlton Development, Marriott Vacations, and Brightstone International. While at Marriott Vacation Club and Ritz-Carlton the team developed over 40 properties that included Ritz-Carlton properties in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, Aspen Highlands, Colorado, San Francisco, California. 

Mr. Burks started his career in Hilton Head Island, SC and soon became one of the early team members at Marriott Vacations. Mr. Burks joined Disney Development to launch the Disney Vacation Club.  He led the sales, development, recruiting, selection and training of sales and the Disney World theme park, hotel, and marketing strategy. Mr. Burks led the ramp-up to over $100 million in sales in the first year. Mr. Burks then rejoined Marriott to help lead the company to over $1 billion in annual sales and to add The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club to its portfolio. 

 Mr. Burks enjoys building relationships with brands and developers.  He thrives in creating the best strategy for each property.