Kohler Hospitality Names Ron Vlasic VP of Lodging

Kohler Hospitality has appointed industry veteran Ron Vlasic as its Vice President of Lodging to direct operations across its flagship properties, including The American Club, Carriage House, and Inn on Woodlake [1]. Vlasic brings more than 25 years of executive experience across luxury, boutique, and lifestyle lodging brands to support the operational standards and long-term stewardship of the company's portfolio [[1], [2]].

What properties fall under Ron Vlasic's operational remit?

Vlasic will directly manage lodging operations across Kohler Hospitality’s flagship destination assets [1]. As Hotel Business reported, his portfolio includes renowned properties such as The American Club, Carriage House, and Inn on Woodlake [1]. According to eHotelier, his arrival coincides with operational developments across the brand, notably the upcoming reopening of Inn on Woodlake [2].

In this leadership post, Vlasic will focus on guest experience delivery, operational performance, and portfolio stewardship [1]. His remit includes maintaining luxury service standards while integrating lifestyle hospitality practices across Kohler's heritage assets [2].

What executive experience does Vlasic bring to Kohler?

Vlasic enters the role with over 25 years of executive leadership spanning luxury hotels, lifestyle brands, private clubs, and national industry bodies [[1], [2]]. A Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), he has led multi-unit operations, brand expansion, and capital planning across various lodging models [2].

Before joining Kohler, Vlasic served as Executive Vice President at Invited Clubs [1]. In that role, he led operations for 30 luxury lifestyle business clubs and six university stadium clubs nationwide, managing culinary programming, member experience, and operational growth [[1], [2]]. Prior to Invited Clubs, he worked as Chief Operating Officer at Hostmark Hospitality Group, directing operations, marketing, capital planning, revenue growth, and people strategy across a 20-property portfolio of hotels and restaurants [[1], [2]].

How did Vlasic contribute to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants?

Earlier in his career, Vlasic spent nearly 20 years with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants [1]. During his two decades with the lifestyle pioneer, he helped expand the footprint from 12 to 63 upper-upscale lifestyle hotels across the United States and Canada [[1], [2]]. As eHotelier detailed, his work at Kimpton centered on brand development, operational execution, and experiential hospitality initiatives [2].

What industry advocacy roles has Vlasic held?

Beyond corporate property management, Vlasic has held prominent public and industry leadership posts [2]. He served as Chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and acted as an advisor on travel and tourism policy to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce [2].

According to Hotel Business and eHotelier, he has also held leadership positions with Choose Chicago, the National Restaurant Association, and several hospitality foundations [[1], [2]]. This combination of public policy background, association leadership, and on-property luxury management informs his approach to asset stewardship at Kohler Hospitality [2].