Our team
TIM HARMON, CEO AND FOUNDER
With a wanderlust that knows no bounds, Tim has embarked on remarkable global journeys, from Iceland to South Africa and Japan and everywhere in between in search of authentic, culturally immersive hospitality experiences to guide the Palisades vision. His ultimate goal is to thoughtfully infuse each of our spaces with these experiences and lead the team in doing so.
COLLEEN GRAY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
A true industry veteran, Colleen has written most playbooks as it relates to hospitality finance best practices. With decades of experience across international brands like Omni Hotels and JDV Hotels, Colleen is a powerful and positive team leader with a passion for creating meaning behind the numbers.
Sonya Jauregui , VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE + CULTURE
Sonya Jauregui is a seasoned hospitality executive with over 35 years in hospitality human resources spanning from Filament Hospitality to Sightline Hospitality. Sonya holds a BS in Personnel Administrations/Industrial Relations from California State University Hayward, and is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management. Her passion for building culture, training & development, and strategy & innovation makes her a great addition to the Palisades Hospitality team.
Cody Felice, VP of Operations
Cody Felice is a seasoned hospitality leader with a track record of driving operational excellence and guest satisfaction throughout luxury properties across the U.S., including roles at The Proper SF, Carneros Resort and Spa, Gurney’s Montauk Resort, and The Dewberry. His expertise in rooms division, food and beverage, and overall hotel management has resulted in numerous industry accolades. Cody is known for strategic thinking, team development, and implementing innovative guest experiences that lead to improved performance and top rankings in satisfaction.
MICHAEL MASON, VP F&B HOTEL OPERATIONS
Michael Mason brings a hands-on, people-first approach to Hotel & Food & Beverage leadership across the Mosaic Collection of boutique hotels. With a career spent concepting, opening, and operating award-winning lifestyle and luxury brands, he focuses on building strong teams, thoughtful concepts, and efficiently profitable operations. Influenced by his travels around the world, Michael values creativity, authenticity, and local connection in everything he does.
Kate Killoran, Director Restaurant Operations
Kate Killoran is a results-driven hospitality leader with over 25 years of luxury food and beverage experience spanning branded and independent properties across the U.S. and internationally. Her career includes leadership roles at The Ritz-Carlton, The Dewberry Hotel (Forbes 5-Star), Gurney’s Montauk Resort, and The Halcyon Hotel in Denver. Now leading restaurant operations for Palisades Hospitality, Kate oversees multiple restaurant concepts with a focus on operational systems, team building, and mentorship.
Rachel Keigley, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Rachel began her career in hospitality through the wine industry, developing a strong foundation in guest experience, culinary-driven programming, and brand storytelling. Her background spans hotel marketing, on-property activations, food and beverage positioning, and experiential campaigns, with experience supporting boutique hotels, along with restaurants and wineries across California and beyond.
Denise PEpp, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, PALISADES HOSPITALITY
Denise is a seasoned hospitality and restaurant marketing professional with deep experience across restaurants, wine, and foodservice technology. Her background includes leading marketing initiatives for brands including Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus, Mary’s Pizza Shack, and Ctuit RADAR to elevate brand presence and guest engagement. Known for her collaborative and creative style, Denise brings a thoughtful, results-oriented approach.
Josh Schlickenmeyer, Regional Director of Operations
With a passion for building thoughtful, guest-centric restaurants, Josh brings a disciplined yet creative approach to hospitality leadership. His experience across upscale and fast-casual concepts shapes how he guides teams, refines operations, and delivers experiences that feel both intentional and approachable. His focus is on building strong cultures and systems that allow great hospitality to happen consistently.
LA DONA CANEVARO, Area Director of Sales + Marketing
La Dona is a hospitality executive and consultant with extensive experience in hotel operations, sales, marketing, and strategic development. A California native, she has held leadership roles with premier hotels and resorts across the West Coast and has owned a full-service marketing agency, founded a hospitality-focused consulting firm, and is recognized for managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading new hotel openings, and building strong industry partnerships.