Cady Palley-Samson
Design Lead
About Kasu Resorts
Kasu Resorts creates resort-style homes for families and groups who want more space, more certainty, and a better use of their travel budget—without the stress, guesswork, or tradeoffs that usually come with booking.
Why Kasu Resorts Exists
Kasu Resorts was built to make family travel simpler, more comfortable, and more dependable. We created this brand for the planner in the family, the person responsible for getting the trip right, keeping everyone together, and making sure the experience feels worth it.
Too often, the choice comes down to cramped hotels or unpredictable rentals. Kasu Resorts offers a better path forward: homes with space for real family life, clear standards, practical amenities, and a booking experience designed to remove stress instead of add to it.
Our goal is simple: give families a stay that feels elevated, fair, and easy to trust.
Our Values
What Guides Every Kasu Stay
We are shaped by a few clear principles: transparency, togetherness, stewardship, and accessibility. These are not brand words for decoration. They define how we present our homes, support our guests, and design the experience from first click to checkout.
Chief Executive Officer
Spencer Shafran
Leadership Experience
Spencer has held multiple leadership positions throughout his career, guiding major real estate initiatives across acquisitions, development, fund management, and project execution.
Acquisitions & Financing
He has led acquisition and disposition efforts for over $1.5 billion of assets under development and management, and sourced and negotiated more than $175 million in financing facilities for land acquisitions, construction projects, and stabilized assets.
Funds & Project Execution
In addition to his project experience, Spencer has served as a primary manager for five separate real estate funds across multiple asset classes, helping raise more than $75 million in equity while also leading development consultant teams and construction projects through to completion.
Chief Operating Officer
Alex Shafran
Development & Finance
Alex’s background spans real estate development, financial management, and property management, covering the core areas that drive portfolio performance.
Scale & Market Reach
He has experience managing more than 8 million square feet of real estate across 30+ markets, giving him broad exposure to large operating portfolios.
Tenant & Stakeholder Value
Alex has managed relationships with thousands of tenants, from multinational corporations to single independents, while helping generate value for stakeholders.
VP Property Management
Nicolas Luna
Operations & Standards
Nicolas has spearheaded operations, client acquisition, and maintenance standards for various property management firms, covering growth and service quality.
Business Growth & Leasing
With a background in Finance and Economics, he founded and grew a full-service property management business to over 175 properties.
Visibility & Customer Journey
He specializes in portfolio management, leasing, and listing visibility while using technology to streamline operations and improve customer journeys.
VP Operations & Technology
David Esposto
Finance & Transactions
David’s background spans both finance and software engineering, and he gained transaction experience through mid-market M&A work at KPMG Corporate Finance.
Software & Solutions
As a software engineer at Zapper and then TD, he helped develop solutions to complex business challenges across technology-focused roles.
Entrepreneurial Execution
He also started and scaled an online cleaning agency from $0 to $100k in run-rate revenue within seven months, adding direct operating experience.
Our People
Extended Team
The specialists who help bring our platform to life across
design, development, media, and operations
Chris Harrison
Development Project Manager
Angela Ibragimov
Portfolio Accountant
Marisa Settimi
Digital Media Associate
Bryan Gamble
Operations & Technology Analyst
What Families Can Count On with Kasu Resorts
Built for the Planner
Clear pricing, rules, and expectations
Homes built for shared family time
Consistent standards across every stay
Support that respects your time
Ready to Stay?