Experience

Chicago Title NCS California

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, National Hospitality Group

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Newport Beach, California, United States Steven Senft leads the nationwide Hospitality Group at Chicago Title National Commercial Services and serves as Vice President, National Sales. In this role, Senft facilitates all aspects of title and escrow transactions. Steven has built a reputation for serving the needs of his customers and coordinating transactions with his network of attorneys, brokers, developers, investors, and lenders nationwide, with an emphasis on Hospitality. Chicago Title Company is a member of the Fidelity National… Show more Steven Senft leads the nationwide Hospitality Group at Chicago Title National Commercial Services and serves as Vice President, National Sales. In this role, Senft facilitates all aspects of title and escrow transactions. Steven has built a reputation for serving the needs of his customers and coordinating transactions with his network of attorneys, brokers, developers, investors, and lenders nationwide, with an emphasis on Hospitality. Chicago Title Company is a member of the Fidelity National Financial family of companies (NYSE: FNF), the nation’s largest group of title companies and title insurance underwriters backed by one of the largest title insurance companies in our nation. Show less



The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Of The Board Of Advisors

  • Nov 2013 - Present



Dividend

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President, Commercial PACE at Dividend Finance

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Irvine, California, United States At Dividend I assist CRE Owners to harness the power of PACE financing across all commercial asset classes with a focus on Hospitality nationwide. Dividend is a leading national provider of energy-efficient financing solutions to property owners. Dividend gives our customers the opportunity to obtain clean energy financing for construction or renovations through a comprehensive suite of financing options. Dividend also offers commercial PACE, which is a public-private financing… Show more At Dividend I assist CRE Owners to harness the power of PACE financing across all commercial asset classes with a focus on Hospitality nationwide. Dividend is a leading national provider of energy-efficient financing solutions to property owners. Dividend gives our customers the opportunity to obtain clean energy financing for construction or renovations through a comprehensive suite of financing options. Dividend also offers commercial PACE, which is a public-private financing mechanism for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and seismic upgrades on privately-owned property. Show less



Ten-X

• United States
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Sales Executive

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

  Orange County, California Area Advise Sellers, Brokers and Buyers on the benefits of the Ten-X online CRE platform, with a focus on hospitality assets. Ten-X Commercial has provided end to end online transactions for over $24 Billion in CRE over the past ten years. At Ten-X Commercial I assist CRE Brokers and Owners harness the power of technology to transact real estate with maximum efficiency and transparency. Making a market for all types of commercial real estate by using our dynamic online sales platform that… Show more Advise Sellers, Brokers and Buyers on the benefits of the Ten-X online CRE platform, with a focus on hospitality assets. Ten-X Commercial has provided end to end online transactions for over $24 Billion in CRE over the past ten years. At Ten-X Commercial I assist CRE Brokers and Owners harness the power of technology to transact real estate with maximum efficiency and transparency. Making a market for all types of commercial real estate by using our dynamic online sales platform that partners with owners and brokers to execute commercial sales in roughly 90 days. Core focus on $2-15MM properties across all asset classes. Ten-X empowers consumers, investors and real estate professionals with unprecedented levels of flexibility, control and simplicity – and the convenience of transacting properties whenever and wherever they want. As real estate continues to move online, Ten-X is uniquely positioned at the forefront of this dramatic industry evolution. Show less



CRU Real Estate Group

• Principal

  • 2012 - 2019

  Costa Mesa, CA Based in Southern California, CRU Real Estate Group is a full-service group of Real Estate related companies, with an emphasis on Hotel Property Management, Hotel Investments, Residential and Commercial Brokerage and Construction. With a senior management group comprised of professionals with over 80 years of combined experience in the Commercial and Residential markets and Hotel Ownership and Management, CRU is able to leverage the synergies between its companies to provide quality services… Show more Based in Southern California, CRU Real Estate Group is a full-service group of Real Estate related companies, with an emphasis on Hotel Property Management, Hotel Investments, Residential and Commercial Brokerage and Construction. With a senior management group comprised of professionals with over 80 years of combined experience in the Commercial and Residential markets and Hotel Ownership and Management, CRU is able to leverage the synergies between its companies to provide quality services and opportunities to its clients, investors and team members. Show less



Ethika Investments

• Vice President - Capital Markets

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2012

  Greater Los Angeles Area Built and maintained global investor relationships, provided investors access to a diversified portfolio of hospitality and office commercial real estate assets in while sourcing domestic and international equity with pension funds, family offices and High-Net Worth individuals.



HREC Investment Advisors

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Broker

  • Mar 2008 - 2011

  Greater Los Angeles Area Identifying value-added and repositioning strategies Resolving complex issues related to hotels sales, debt and equity placements and ownership issues, In-depth market analysis of hotel portfolio’s and single asset transactions. Produce Disposition Analysis, marketing proposal and Brokers Opinion of Value, Refinance of existing properties, development/expansion financing.



1st Link Financial Services

• President

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

  Managing Partner of a financial firm in Irvine, California. The 1st Link Financial concept is to offer clients a one stop shop for Construction, Commercial and Mortgage Loans, Real Estate transactions, and financial planning. All Mortgage Brokers and Realtors hang their licenses with as a partnership with Capital Mortgage Connection, Inc.



Island Shades, Inc.

• CEO/President

  • Jan 2001 - Sep 2006

  Owner of Start-up retail Sunglass Company with stores in California, Colorado, and Virginia. The Island Shades product concept was to offer a wide variety of sunglasses, more than 115 styles at each location, at a price range that is far less expensive than most brand named sunglasses sold through specialty shops.



Wymac Capital, Inc. | B2B Home Mortgage Solutions for Independent Tax Pros and Financial Planners

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agent

  • Feb 2005 - Mar 2006

  Developed relationships with Accountants, CPA’s and Financial Advisors for leads. Developing relationships with third party vendors including Title companies and Appraisers and Account Representatives. Overseeing all aspects of the sales cycle from initial call through to closing and funding. Agent of the Month, May and October 2005. Top 5 Agent company wide, May and October 2005, February 2006.



Hilton

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• SALES MANAGER

  • Aug 2002 - Apr 2004

  581 room 4 Diamond hotel with 55,000 square feet of meeting space, 2 outlets, in urban Beverly Hills. Successfully revitalized the West Coast corporate market with group rooms of over 100. Exceeded targets in Hilton customer relations surveys. Negotiated contracts for multi-year conferences. Finished 110% on first production period and 114% during tenure



Hyatt Hotels Corporation

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• SALES MANAGER

  • Jul 1998 - Feb 2001

  Greater San Diego Area 875 Room 4 Diamond Convention Hotel, with 45,500 square feet of meeting space, 3 outlets, in Downtown San Diego. Manager of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2000. Hyatt Production Achievement Award 1999 & 2000. Out of over 800 sales managers with Hyatt Hotels, was one of seventeen to exceed quota by over 125% in four consecutive bi-annual periods. Finished 262% on first production period and 192% during tenure. Coordinator of 1998 New Year's Eve resulting in increases in average rate of over $10.00… Show more 875 Room 4 Diamond Convention Hotel, with 45,500 square feet of meeting space, 3 outlets, in Downtown San Diego. Manager of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2000. Hyatt Production Achievement Award 1999 & 2000. Out of over 800 sales managers with Hyatt Hotels, was one of seventeen to exceed quota by over 125% in four consecutive bi-annual periods. Finished 262% on first production period and 192% during tenure. Coordinator of 1998 New Year's Eve resulting in increases in average rate of over $10.00 and total revenue of $50,000 from the previous year with 100% occupancy. Planned and coordinated the 1999 "One Night in a Millennium" Party resulting in increases of average rate of over $15.00 and total revenue of $66,000 from the previous year with 97% total occupancy. Designed a creative PowerPoint Presentation used for sending proposal and sales kit via e-mail, which is now used throughout the corporation. Show less



California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hospitality Management Student Council President

  • Feb 1997 - May 1998