crafting ultimate escapes

WELCOMe TO WILDER WAYS

Wilder Ways is a Texas-based hotel brand and management company. We create and operate beautiful escapes that are easily accessible from urban centers across the U.S., inspiring people to disconnect from the city and reconnect to what matters.

THE WILDER WAYS TEAM

  • FRANKLIN DUSSERRE

    C O - F O U N D E R

    Franklin is responsible for management, operations, construction and design.

  • DYLAN PETRICH

    C O - F O U N D E R

    Dylan oversees growth, securing new management and development contracts.

  • NICK YEZIERSKI

    D I R E C T O R O F O P E R A T I O N S

    Nick is responsible for all operations across our hotels and short-term rentals.

  • AMANDA FULLERTON

    S A L E S + E V E N T S

    Amanda oversees sales and events, driving additional revenue to our properties.

  • BRANDT NELSON

    B R A N D I N G

    Brandt oversees the branding for our hotels, restaurants and vacation rentals.

  • STEPHANIE BRUNO

    D I R . O F S P E C I A L P R O J E C T S

    Stephanie oversees the renovation of the Mountain View Lodge.

  • HAN CHEN

    F I N A N C E

    Han manages internal finances and provides owners with financial performance reports.

  • JENNIFER JONES

    O P E R A T I O N S M A N A G E R

    Jen ensures operations at our high-end vacation rentals run smoothly.

  • MADISON ROMELI

    O P E R A T I O N S M A N A G E R

    Maddie ensures operations at our high-end vacation rentals run smoothly.

  • JAMIE PRENDERGAST

    G E N E R A L M A N A G E R

    Jamie oversees The Gruene River Inn and Mountain View Lodge.

  • DARRYL YU

    G E N E R A L M A N A G E R

    Darryl oversees Camp Comfort
    and The Meyer Inn.

ADVISORS

  • CHRIS HERNDON

    I N V E S T O R + A D V I S O R

    Chris has significant experience raising debt and equity capital. His company building experience should help the team avoid landmines.

  • JANE METCALFE

    I N V E S T O R + A D V I S O R

    Jane founded and scaled “Wired Magazine”. Her brand-building experience will help the team execute on the vision.

  • STEPHEN HAGERMAN

    I N V E S T O R + A D V I S O R

    Stephen’s 15-year background in structured finance and lending will help the team capitalize the business most efficiently.