Ithaka Partners

Ithaka Hospitality Partners is an Auburn, Alabama-based hospitality management company that oversees hotel, resort, restaurant, food hall, special event, and catering operations. The firm also consults with owners and developers on strategies to boost profitability, guest satisfaction, and employee engagement, while partnering with Auburn University's Hospitality Management Program to train future industry leaders. Operating within the hospitality sector, Ithaka reported revenue of $51.6 million and employs 235 individuals. Its leadership team includes Founder and CEO Hans van der Reijden, Chief Development Officer C. Scott Rohm, responsible for driving business development and portfolio growth, Chief Operating Officer Ryan Magnon, and Senior Vice President Keisha Echols. The company was founded in 2018 by Hans van der Reijden. Its business model centers on management and consulting services for hospitality properties, charged to owners and developers.