Virtual Event

GovOS Fireside Chat: Roadmap to a Successful STR Program

An effective and inclusive short-term rental (STR) management program increases engagement between all stakeholders in the community. So, what steps do agencies need to take to ensure their citizens, local businesses, and staff all experience the benefits of a well-established program?

Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Weidenhamer, Community & Economic Development Director for South Salt Lake City, and Dave Krauss Co-Founder & CEO of Rent Responsibly as we discuss the roadmap to a successful STR program.

What you will learn:

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How identifying the core issues can improve engagement with all community stakeholders

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When to use technology to uncover new data-based starting points

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Why identifying basic health, safety, and welfare standards is essential to success

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What impacts establishing a complaint hotline can have on the community

Reserve your spot now!

Tuesday, March 28 – 1:00 pm (MT)

Meet the Speakers

David Krauss

Co-Founder & CEO, Rent Responsibly

David Krauss leads the passionate team behind the STR industry’s first community-building and education platform: Rent Responsibly. David discovered his hospitality and entrepreneurial genes by becoming an STR host in 2012. Before hanging up the keys in 2019, he was honored as one of the longest-tenured super hosts in the world. Early in his hosting journey, an incident with loud guests inspired him to co-found NoiseAware. Through this work, he has met thousands of passionate hosts and managers who wanted to build a local STR community but lacked the tools or support to do so.

Jonathan Weidenhamer

Community & Economic Development Director, South Salt Lake City, UT

As the Community and Economic Development Director for South Salt Lake City, Jonathan Weidenhamer oversees the city’s growth and development. In this role, Jonathan is involved in traditional economic development, planning, zoning, housing and building development, and business licensing. Having spent 23 years as the Economic Development Manager for Park City Municipal, Jonathan was integral in guiding the city through tremendous economic growth.

Anna Vaughn

Senior Vice President of Partners, GovOS

As Senior Vice President of Partners at GovOS, Anna Vaughn is responsible for partner growth across all GovOS product lines. Before joining GovOS in 2021 as part of the MUNIRevs | LODGINGRevs acquisition, Anna served as the Director of Sales & Marketing, leading the team in delivering the latest cutting-edge business solutions to state and local governments across the country. She has a passion for engaging with organizations to build positive, long-lasting partnerships that benefit communities and is often invited to speak about best practices related to the short-term rental ecosystem.