David Krauss is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rent Responsibly where he leads a passionate team creating the short-term rental industry’s first community-building and education platform.

David discovered his hospitality and entrepreneurial genes through becoming an STR host 2012. Before hanging up the keys in 2019, he was honored as one of the longest-tenured Superhosts in the world. Early in his hosting journey, an incident with loud guests inspired him to co-found NoiseAware, a “smoke detector for noise.” Through this work, he met thousands of passionate STR hosts and managers who wanted to build a local STR community but lacked the tools or support to do so. In 2019, he and his co-founder, Alexa, decided to take the lead in creating the industry’s first community-building and education platform. That platform is Rent Responsibly.

Outside of work, you can find him getting his daily steps (shoutout to FitBit), reading American history biographies (shout out to Doris Kearns Goodwin), screaming at the TV when Boston sports are on (shoutout Cs, Bs, Sox, and Pats), and spending time getting lost in nature with his wife, Courtney.

Alexa Nota is the Co-Founder of Rent Responsibly where she leads company operations and communications.

Prior to this role, Alexa’s career in marketing and journalism intersected with the short-term rental industry first as a marketing director at a property management company on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

Later she became vice president of VRM Intel. There, she crossed paths with David as she reported on STR regulatory battles around the country and quickly realized the need – and her passion – for organized, effective STR advocacy.

She now also serves as the Founder and President of the Chapel Hill Short-Term Rental Alliance and served as co-chair of the 2019-2020 Chapel Hill STR Town Task Force.

Outside of work, you can find her traveling, taking classes, reading, or hiking with her husband, Allen, and dog, Guinness.

Dana Lubner leads Rent Responsibly’s advocacy efforts, working closely with local alliance leadership teams to ensure their success.

Previously, Dana led Effortless Rental Group, a Colorado-based property management company, alongside her brother. When Denver created an ordinance that stifled the future of STRs in her community, she jumped into action with her local advocacy group, Mile High Hosts, of which she is now the President. She also serves on Denver’s short-term rental advisory committee (STRAC) with members of City Council.

Garrett manages the design and development of our products, ensuring that we are listening to our community and delivering valuable and impactful solutions.

Before Rent Responsibly, Garrett was the Head of Product at NoiseAware for five years where he designed the company’s noise sensors, mobile software, web software, packaging, and more. In addition to design, he also managed NoiseAware’s development teams, supply chain, and user research programs. NoiseAware is where Garrett first met Dave Krauss and became familiar with many of the passionate STR communities that he is now excited to support at Rent Responsibly.

Garrett holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Stanford (where he was also a member of the 2010 national champion mens volleyball team), an M.S. in industrial design from Art Center, and an M.B.A. from the Peter Drucker school. Outside of work, Garrett is usually balancing his love for any kind of outdoor activity with his guilty pleasure of playing video games.

Tanya focuses on growing the digital presence and brand excitement at Rent Responsibly. In the four years prior, Tanya reconnected with her passion for the arts by completing a graphic design degree while welcoming her two kids into her family. Previously Tanya held digital and event marketing roles in Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Tanya’s knowledge of community management, digital strategy, and event planning will help guide Rent Responsibly’s growth.

Outside work, you can find her exploring outdoors with her two kids and husband, making travel plans, and trying to find time for yoga!

Paris covers all of our written content, from our Humans of STRs series to case studies to guides, and more.

Before joining the Rent Responsibly team, Paris worked as a journalist at several newspapers in the U.S. and Turkey. Her background reporting on housing issues for the Portland Tribune in Oregon inspired her to want to write more about the short-term rental industry. She is especially interested in how STRs have served as an economic vehicle for homeowners, like her, who would have struggled to own a home without the option of renting out part of it. Paris enjoys listening to people’s stories and writing content that leaves her readers feeling more connection to their fellow humans.

Outside of work, Paris loves to experience new cultures and landscapes around the world as well as returning home to Oregon to connect with her community and soak up the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys hiking, spicy food, and spending time with her rescue cats.