Davidson Drives Smart Growth

With a 30-year tenure, Steve Margol oversees the growth of the company’s management portfolio, including investment, acquisition and disposition activity, and asset management. He is also responsible for creating and maintaining both equity and debt relationships with top-tier capital partners. Since he was appointed to the executive leadership role looking after acquisitions and business development in 2006, the company has added 133 hotels to the management company portfolio, in addition to acquiring 61 hotels totaling more than $4.7+ billion.

Prior to Davidson, Steve served as vice president of appraisal & consulting with Grubb & Ellis Company, with national responsibility for hospitality industry assignments. Previously, Steve was a hospitality industry specialist with Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Real Estate Investment Banking Department, and Laventhol and Horwath. During the span of his prolific career, his efforts have resulted in nearly $8 billion of M&A.

Steve received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Emory University.

Jason Rabidoux serves as Senior Vice President – Acquisitions & Business Development for Davidson Hospitality Group, where he is responsible for the strategic growth of the company’s portfolio. Prior to joining Davidson, Jason served as both Asset Manager and most recently Director of Real Estate and Business Development for The Hotel Group (THG) based in in Seattle, Washington. Before THG, Jason held positions as both an Associate and Senior Associate at HREC Investment Advisors – Hospitality Real Estate Counselors. Jason is a graduate of The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University with an emphasis in Finance. He is an active member of The School’s Alumni Association Appointed Board of Directors and Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) Advisory Council.

Mark Wang joined Davidson in 2012 as a Financial Analyst. After one year as a Financial Analyst and another year as an Associate, Mark assumed his next position of Director of Business Development. Currently Mark is Vice President of Acquisitions & Business Development where his primary responsibility is the sourcing and execution of new business opportunities, including acquisitions, new developments, and management contracts across the United States. Prior to joining Davidson, Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism from Johnson & Wales University, with a focus in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Michael Yousif joined Davidson in 2010. He is responsible for new business opportunities including acquisitions, new developments, and management contracts. Michael previously held positions as both an Analyst and Associate at Davidson, where he was involved with a myriad of projects for the Business Development team. Michael is a graduate of The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University. He is an active member of The School of Hospitality Business’ Alumni Association Appointed Board of Directors and Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) Advisory Council.

Max Carr joined Davidson originally as a college intern in 2015 and then full time as a Financial Analyst following his graduation in 2017. After 18 months as a Financial Analyst, Max assumed the role of Director in 2019. In his current role as Vice President of Acquisitions & Business Development, he is responsible for the sourcing and execution of new business opportunities including acquisitions, new developments, and third-party management engagements across the United States. Max received his BBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate.

Michael Travers joined Davidson as a Vice President in 2022 after being a VP at a startup real estate fund Scarp Ridge Capital Partners. Prior to Scarp Ridge, Michael spent six years at TPG Hotels & Resorts, a national owner-operator of hotels. In 2018 Michael was promoted to Vice President of Acquisitions at TPG and assisted in sourcing, underwriting, and executing over $1 billion in transactions through acquisitions and dispositions, as well as new developments and repositionings. Michael’s transaction experience includes a wide range of branded and independent hotels.

Prior to TPG, Michael served as Vice President for LW Hospitality Advisors, a full-service advisory and consulting firm. Following a stint at the firm’s NYC office, Mr. Travers relocated to Atlanta to help establish LW’s Southeast presence.

Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Fairfield University. Michael lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Katie and their daughter.

Josie Strang joined Davidson Hospitality Group in 2018 as a financial analyst on the acquisitions and business development team. In 2024, she stepped into her current role as Vice President, where she is responsible for sourcing and executing new management, development, and acquisition opportunities.

Throughout her tenure at Davidson, Josie has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision. In her previous role as Director, she skillfully managed analytical team capacity, ensuring efficient and effective deal allocation and processing. Josie’s dedication to mentoring and developing junior team members has been key in creating a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Josie holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration with a Minor in Real Estate from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

Shukri Khader joined Davidson as a Financial Analyst following his graduation from Michigan State University in May 2020. Since then, he’s assumed roles as a Senior Financial Analyst, Associate, and most recently Director where he is now responsible for the sourcing and execution of new business opportunities including acquisitions, new developments, and third-party management engagements. In addition, he’s responsible for the recruitment, development, and management of the Acquisition & Business Development analytical team. Shukri received degrees in Hospitality Business and Finance with a minor in Real Estate Development from Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business and Broad College of Business.