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Steve Schwab is the CEO of Vacasa, a leading vacation rental management platform in North America. With over 25 years of experience building community-focused property management systems, Schwab has established a reputation for redefining short-term rentals through a people-first, locally operated approach spanning hundreds of cities across the U.S.
Who is the CEO of Vacasa?
Steve Schwab, the current CEO of Vacasa, has spent more than two decades building a community-focused approach to short-term rental management. His philosophy centers on putting people and relationships first — a model that prioritizes stewardship, communication, and local presence over purely transactional property management. Under his leadership, operations have expanded across the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Aruba, with local employees stationed in every city where homes are managed.
Schwab's approach is owner-centric and locally operated under a trusted national brand. His commitment to genuine human connection and community investment has driven strong performance metrics, including being 300% more likely to achieve Airbnb Superhost status and twice as likely to earn Premier Partner status with VRBO. Before his current role, Schwab served as a Soldier in the US Army.
Work History
- Vacasa - CEO: January 2001 - Present
- US Army - Soldier: April 1991 - June 2000
Education History
Steve Schwab attended New Mexico State University, where he built the academic foundation that would support his long career in property management and business leadership.
When did Steve Schwab join Vacasa?
Steve Schwab assumed the role of CEO at Vacasa in January 2001. Since then, he has led the company with a steadfast commitment to community-focused property management, blending profitability with real human connection across hundreds of cities throughout the U.S. and beyond.
