About ILV

I Love Vacations is an open platform for guests and managers to interact. Here you’ll find some pretty unique stuff including real live destination experts who you can call (or live chat with) and ask for help, use different currency to pay for a vacation or activity, or see the website in many languages. This is a place you can get info on the best activities in the area you are considering for your next vacation as well as check out professional managed properties by managers who have gold standards of service. We love vacations and bet you do too! So let’s share the love here at ilovevacations.com

We are LOCAL

When you join I Love Vacations you are eligible to be accepted into NAVRM. NAVRM is the National Alliance of Vacation Rental Managers. These are the best of the best in the industry. They follow strict guest, owner, and property standards to ensure the best vacations imaginable.

We Help, Not Compete

Our websites only drive quality bookings. We focus solely on more exposure for your portfolio, not managing or acquiring management companies like our competition. Our motto is “Help not sell” and that helps us focusing on sharing the love!

Real People who Care and then Convert

Want more than just bookings? We also have a boutique Reservation staff that works with a select few managers. On average managers who let us convert all of their leads enjoy sales increases by 32% in just a couple of months. Ask your I Love Representative to explain more about this service if you are considering outsourcing Reservations.

OTAC before MOC

What does that mean? Our commission comes out before your manager-owner split, not out of your commission from the owner. We run reports as a post deduct OTA so your owners won’t worry about the cost of bookings with I Love Vacations.

Win-Win

We believe that when we share the love of bookings we should win together. We work on a performance based model. You won’t find any set up or out-of-pocket fees when you share your inventory with us.

Not our first Rodeo

We might be a new face in the industry but out family is kinda big. We’ve been helping guests have amazing vacations since the 90’s. So with that many rodeos under our belt we our guest base is 1/2 Million and Growing. These are experienced and affluent travelers, the kind we all like to host.

24/7/365

Our destination experts are always available to help via live chat, email and phone. We don’t want you to miss opportunities so we’ve always got someone who’s excited to help at the ready. Plus it’s super important to us that guests have the ability to openly speak with a real person (robots or closed communication sucks) anytime they want! Our guests spend big bucks on vacations so they deserve some real live help when they have questions or need a little guidance.

Incredible Lead Generation

We don’t just sit around and hope that guests come to us. We go out and get ’em! We use SEO, SEM, PPC, Social Media, repeat guests, e-commerce, 3rd party sites – no cost to you!

Hassle-Free Integration

We connect your portfolio so you can keep running your business. It’s all in the secret sauce so we can’t really talk about how the magic happens, but if you want work with us we will get your inventory syncing live and on demand.

We go for the Gold.

Our entire family strives to provide the ultimate guest experience. We don’t work with just anyone so if you think you are ready to join up with the best team of managers in the business, let your I Love Vacations Rep know and we can see if it’s a match.

Executive Team

Jim Bizily

President

Jim founded the company in 1999 when his manager fell short in providing the service he felt he and his family deserved. Since then he has made it his mission to change the status quo of vacation rental management. He is a great rainmaker, networker, leader, and a fun guy to be around. Jim has a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University.

Brian Selleck

Vice President

Brian focuses his energy every day on the management of the vital operations of the business so it fires on all cylinders. Sales, maintenance, inspections, A/V, cleaning, business development, marketing, and concierge all report to him. He is an extremely well organized leader, visionary, and an expert problem solver. Brian has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Arizona State University and also served four years in the US Army.

David Wang

Chief Financial Officer

David earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from UCLA and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He has 25+ years of experience in finance, accounting and operations. David has served in numerous finance positions and previous roles at Lehman Brothers and Procter and Gamble. When he is not tackling all of these impressive endeavors you will find David traveling and spending time with his daughters.

Gabe Weinem

Chief Operations Officer

Gabe’s team handles tens of thousands of leads every year. They handcraft vacation experiences seven days a week, and most importantly, care about every single guest. The unique thing about this company of sales professionals is its passion, commitment to integrity, and authenticity of character. The men and women lead by Gabe are locals through and through who lead the industry every year and keep our guests coming back!

Jodi Cleer

Chief Marketing Officer

Jodi earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is passionate about travel and real estate, and is dedicated to educating investors about opportunities in emerging markets. Building relationships with the community and real estate agents is an important part of her work. Jodi serves on several national boards in the industry, as well as her local community government board.

Department Directors

Ally Murphy

Director of Systems & Training

Ally has one focus and that’s to ensure our company and each employee has what they need to excel. Ally’s dedication and passion for processes, systems, and training are the key to our success each step of the way and through each twist and turn. She came to us with over a decade of experience in the property management industry.

Cat Dougherty

Director of Office Admin

Cat makes sure that the overall functions of the office run smoothly. Whether it is helping with new hires, ordering office supplies, billing or assisting with special requests for both owners and guests, she is always willing to help. Cat also assists the HR department, ensuring employees are taken care of and happy. Cat graduated from the Child and Youth Work Program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario.

Jim Anderson

Director of Business Development

With a background in real estate, Jim is an expert at networking, growing the sphere of influence, connecting with the local real estate community and helping owners and realtors better understand the rental market. His vast knowledge of the vacation rental markets allow him to guide people in the right direction when they are looking for cash flow properties. Jim has a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate Finance and Development from Central Michigan University.

Sara Armantrout

Director of Marketing

Sara joined our marketing department with over 15 years of experience in the Lodging industry. From Director of Guest Services to Director of Property Marketing, and everything in between, Sara’s diverse knowledge and passion for all facets of the vacation rental industry make her a perfect fit to our family and will help us continue to expand our marketing arms and ensure our websites remain in their top ranking positions.

Stephanie McDermott

Director of Owner & Guest Experience

A seasoned professional from the East coast, Stephanie has embraced Park City as her beloved home since the early 2000s. With nearly two decades of experience in the local property management industry, Stephanie’s dedication to open communication is unparalleled, ensuring her owners stay well-informed about their properties and market dynamics. A fierce advocate for her property owners, Stephanie's passion for excellence shines through when she isn't busy skiing down the slopes, exploring scenic hiking trails, or cherishing precious moments with her family. Stephanie’s commitment to providing top-notch service and her deep knowledge of Park City's real estate landscape make her an invaluable asset to any property owner seeking unrivaled support in managing their investments.

Charley Kramer

Director of Revenue and Sales

Originally hailing from Wisconsin, meet Charley Kramer, our Director of Sales & Revenue who now calls Park City her home. Combining her Midwestern work ethic with a passion for the active lifestyle that Park City offers, she leads her team with an energetic and innovative approach, driving sales and revenue growth. Charley has a broad understanding of market trends, guest and owner needs, and competitor dynamics. When not devising successful sales and revenue strategies, she enjoys embracing the majestic outdoors of Park City, from skiing down snowy slopes in the winter to exploring scenic hiking trails in the warmer months.

Deb Moore

Director of Human Resources

Our Director of Human Resources was raised in Connecticut and went to school out west in Arizona. Arizona is where she raised her 5 children and has lived in several states over the last past 40 years, but now once again calls Arizona home. She loves spending time with her 12 grandchildren and traveling. Her strong work ethic involves over 40 years of Management and HR Experience with emphasis on team building, training skills, problem solving, business practices and company standards. Possess excellent communication skills with all management, employees and vendors.