AZUL Team

Principals, Executive Management, Directors, & Managers

Rick Mansur

President // CEO // Principal

Rick Mansur is the founder of AZUL Hospitality Group and actively oversees the strategic direction of the company’s management platform. He is also rigorously focused on attracting and retaining best-in-industry talent for the organization. Mansur has extensive experience in…

Douglas Leiber

Chief Operating Officer // Principal

Doug Leiber has a solid background in all areas of hospitality management, particularly in food and beverage, as well as a strong track record in maximizing bottom-line profit without compromising “best in class” guest service. He has successfully developed and implemented plans for reducing structural…

Mark Crisci

Chief Investment Officer // Principal

Mark Crisci has a strong track record within the hospitality industry of creating organizational scale and driving portfolio growth. He has been actively involved in all levels of hospitality investment activity from multiple perspectives, including ownership through new construction and acquisition…

Jason Durbin

Senior Vice President // Principal

Jason Durbin, oversees finance and compliance for the company, ensuring optimum levels of efficiency and organization. He is also proficient in reducing structural costs, creating operational efficiencies, and assisting in maximizing owner return. Durbin’s responsibilities include accounting oversight…

Jeff Zogg

VP Project Management // Principal

Jeff Zogg has strong experience in strategic planning, budgeting, capital improvements, and facility management. Additionally, he drives the operating procedures and best practices for the company. Zogg’s current organizational responsibilities include oversight of boutique service properties…

Stan Kaminski

VP // Regional Operations

Stan Kaminski is Vice President of Operations for Food & Beverage. He also spearheads the opening task force for AZUL hotels and resorts. Particularly adept at opening, re-positioning, and executing world class guest experiences, Kaminski prides himself in developing staff that deliver…