MEET
Our Team
Greg Kooser
FOUNDER
& CEO
Greg Kooser started learning sales at the age of ten while working in his father’s gas stations, and his success in winning three fundraising events in Kansas by the age of 13 laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey. This early exposure to sales and leadership fueled his passion for hospitality, ultimately leading him to found House of Kooser, where he specializes in helping luxury hotels and DMCs thrive globally.
Avak MelikHacopians
WEST COAST
SALES
Avak MelikHacopians, the newcomer, is going into his third year with House of Kooser. Avak graduated magna cum laude from USC and has served as the lead Analyst for Dave Hotels, playing a key role in the project’s development from the start. He brings strong financial and data analysis skills, originally developed for Investment banking, into the hospitality industry.
Crstian Villavicencio
LATIN AMERICAN
SALES
Cristian Villavicencio grew up in Uruguay and moved to Buenos Aires after university, where he joined House of Kooser. He has played a key role in introducing the collection of hotels and DMCs to clients across Latin America, Spain, and Mexico, while also leading the company’s digital marketing and social media design.
Danielle Woolf
EUROPEAN
SALES
Danielle Woolf, House of Kooser’s UK-based Sales Director, has over 20 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry. She has been with House of Kooser for the past 8 years and has known Greg Kooser for 21 years. Danielle has worked with luxury hotels and DMCs throughout London and Europe as well as the US and Middle East.
Jody Kooser
OFFICE
OPERRATIONS
Jody Kooser, Greg’s sister-in-law, has been with House of Kooser for 16 years, serving as the Office Manager. She is essential in keeping the House in order, overseeing daily operations and ensuring that everything runs smoothly.