Meet The Team
As seasoned hoteliers, we knew there had to be a better way to manage the different aspects of operating a hotel. We found existing software to be siloed, antiquated, and not specific enough to the hotel industry, so we set out to build the first-ever online hotel software platform to manage all aspects of hotel sales and management.
From prospecting new guests and bolstering your hotel’s online reputation to expediting signed contracts and securing savings via accurate OTA invoices, Scarlet Connect is truly an all-in-one solution for properties of all sizes and locales.
Seth Kines
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Seth Kines is a 20+ year hotel and hospitality leader who has served in a range of roles. From his first position as a part-time night auditor to an executive director, Seth understands the complexities of successful hotel operations. His wealth of knowledge and experience in hotels of all sizes and locations sets Scarlet Connect apart from its competition.
Seth also serves on numerous hospitality boards, including the Southeast Tourism Society. As the founder and CEO of Scarlet Connect and Scarlet Boom, he is constantly innovating and working to improve the hotel guest experience.
Patrick Stewart
CTO & CO-FOUNDER
Patrick has more than a decade of experience in assisting early-stage software companies, working in both client-facing and product development roles, and founding his own software venture.
Patrick has navigated the ups and downs of hotel software companies, and he’s excited to share our knowledge with the next generation of hoteliers. He believes that technology can help hotels run more efficiently and improve the guest experience.
Megan Barbee Banker
MARKETING & CONTENT
Megan is a freelance writer and project consultant based in Charleston, SC — one of the top hospitality hubs in the United States. She creates SEO-optimized content designed to increase website traffic, inquiry conversion, and overall audience engagement via blogs, newsletters, websites, and more in the realms of real estate, hospitality, travel, business, and other niches.