Alex Zemianek

CEO at JZ Vacation Rentals

Speaker

Alex Zemianek is the visionary Founder and CEO behind JZ, the integrated hospitality brand encompassing JZ Properties and JZ Vacation Rentals. With nearly two decades of real estate expertise and a sharp eye on the evolving short-term rental landscape, Alex has grown JZ into a dual-model powerhouse—operating 70+ full-service managed homes and powering a curated luxury OTA representing nearly 1,000 properties across 14 states and three countries.

He blends financial rigor with operational excellence—leveraging insights from AirDNA, Key Data, and internal dashboards to optimize both revenue and guest satisfaction. Whether it’s modeling ROI on a sunroom in St. Louis or streamlining vendor workflows in Denver, Alex stays involved at every level.

A proactive industry advocate, Alex serves as Secretary/Treasurer of MOVHA.org (Missouri Vacation Home Alliance), backing legislation like HB 1086 to protect homeowner rights and clarify zoning classifications. At JZ Vacation Rentals, he leads a best-in-class tech stack strategy—from PMS integrations and lodging-tax automation to home-tech rollouts—all in service of a seamless guest and host experience.

Beyond the boardroom, Alex is a storyteller at heart. Whether briefing senators or inspiring teams, he transforms complex data into actionable narratives. Expect forward-thinking strategy, unfiltered insight, and a blueprint for the future of hospitality.