Stephanie Lopez

About Stephanie Lopez

I’m a hospitality leader with 15+ years of experience opening and operating hotels, with a strong focus on performance, people, and guest experience. I currently serve as the Opening General Manager of Everhome Suites in San Bernardino, CA, leading teams from pre‑opening through stabilization.My leadership style centers on clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement. I specialize in building solid operational foundations, protecting rate integrity, driving profitability, and developing teams that take pride in their work. I believe strong results come from clear, measurable goals, empowered leaders, and thoughtful, data‑driven decisions.I’m known for balancing big‑picture strategy with hands‑on execution, challenging the status quo, and creating momentum through small, consistent improvements.At my core, I’m passionate about hospitality, creating environments where guests feel genuinely cared for and teams feel supported and motivated to perform at their best.

Experience

1. Opening General Manager

   Everhome Suites

   Jun 2025 — Present · San Bernardino, CA, US

   Led pre-opening through stabilization of a 114-unit, all Suites, extended stay hotel, including construction coordination, licensing, staffing, and brand certification. Drove performance across occupancy, ADR, ALOS, and guest experience metrics while ensuring full compliance with Choice Hotels and Everhome Suites brand standards. Activated local-market demand through long-term stay sales efforts, community engagement, and direct-bill partnerships. Analyzed operational and financial performance to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective action plans. Utilized PMS, QuickBooks, Canyon, and Choice web-based platforms to track performance and ensure reporting accuracy.

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Hospitality Administration/Management

• Chaffey College

  Hospitality Administration/Management