KAJ Hospitality Careers & Culture

At KAJ, we’re people-focused. Our mission is to foster a culture that inspires the people we engage with on a daily basis to achieve anything and everything they desire.

People Over All Else.

KAJ is here for you. You're here for others. And we're all here for people.

Since the day in 1993 when KAJ Hospitality started with a Days Inn in Oacoma, SD, we’ve kept a firm grip on the notion of family. It’s woven into each business decision we make. Family is about expressing individualism within the safe acceptance of belonging. It’s about showing up in times of good and bad, protecting and promoting each other’s strengths and weaknesses. It’s welcoming and goodwill. It’s comfort and familiarity.

We want everyone to feel like family — our team, our guests, our partners, and all.

KAJ is a second-generation, family-owned and operated business led by Aaron Johnson, son of our founder Kevin Johnson. Informed by the culture we've built over the years, our legacy and vision will always be aligned and focused on people as we take our brand to next level.

Connect
Connect

Nurture
Nurture

Grow
Grow

Leadership Comes From Everyone.

Aaron Johnson

AaronJohnson

Chief Vision Officer

See Aaron's Bio
Bryan Ahlers

BryanAhlers

VP of Sales and Revenue Strategy

See Bryan's Bio
Sara Lussman

SaraLussman

Executive Vice President

See Sara's Bio
McKenzie Hettich

McKenzieHettich

VP of Operations

See McKenzie's Bio
Randy Carlson

RandyCarlson

Regional Director of Operations

See Randy's Bio
Jesse Helms

JesseHelms

Regional Director of Operations

See Jesse's Bio
Christine Dwyer

ChristineDwyer

Regional Director of Operations

See Christine's Bio
Brian Johnson

BrianJohnson

Revenue Manager

See Brian's Bio
Bronwyn Bergeson

BronwynBergeson

Revenue Manager

See Bronwyn's Bio
Heidi Gravett

HeidiGravett

Payroll & Benefits Manager

See Heidi's Bio
Leah Monahan

LeahMonahan

Senior Accountant

See Leah's Bio
Kate Noterman

KateNoterman

Marketing Manager

See Kate's Bio
Becca Cater-Weight

BeccaCater-Weight

Human Resource Leader

See Becca's Bio
Kyle Gullotto

KyleGullotto

Task Force General Manager

See Kyle's Bio
Stephanie Mincker

StephanieMincker

Task Force General Manager

See Stephanie's Bio
Zach Poser

ZachPoser

Task Force Maintenance

See Zach's Bio
Andrea Stevenson

AndreaStevenson

Sales Support Manager

See Andrea's Bio

Yes.
Everyone.

We Show Up with Empathy

We Take Care of People

We Include Others

We Inspire to Succeed

We Overcome Obstacles

Your Hotel and Hospitality Career is Ready.

We Invite You to Stay Awhile.

KAJ Hospitality has room for you—and room for you to grow. Many current KAJ leaders got their start in housekeeping, maintenance, front desk, breakfast service, and other areas. Our unique and varied experience makes each property unique in our ability to not only serve our guests but each other as well. Our team could use more of that hands-on approach to hospitality. 

That’s where you come in. We’re not just looking for people to fill jobs. We’re looking for people who want to start their journey with KAJ—people who want to set goals, grow, and make a difference to this organization and the people involved. 

We take pride not only in helping our team members along their professional paths but also helping our communities. Through programs like KAJ Cares, our team members volunteer, get involved, and give back.

Looking for your next great opportunity? It’s time to check in with KAJ Hospitality.