Kate Skelly, CEO & Founder
Following a 15 year career in Human Resources and running a global relocation department for a Fortune 500 company, Katherine (Kate) Skelly, Founder & CEO, is in the business of helping others. Kate continued her passion for business and customer service by launching Homeport Stays.
Kate lives in MA with her husband and two children, loves travel and her two dogs.
Joe Skelly, CFO
Joe is a CPA and joined Homeport after a career in public accounting at two of the Big 5 firms and most recently running large finance organizations at a fortune 100 company in Boston. Joe is passionate about his family and enjoys playing the drums or spending time on the golf course or beach!
Monica Varea, Sr. General Manager
Monica joined Homeport having extensive experience in the Relocation Management & Global Mobility Industry. Monica's commitment to understanding our clients' needs and her proactive approach to problem-solving enable her to deliver tailored solutions for our clients while ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. Monica lives in MA with her husband, daughter, and English Bulldog. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, traveling, and all water sports.
Derek Costa, VP, Business Development
Derek joined Homeport Stays after 25 years in Real Estate Investment & Development, specifically in property management ops and corporate housing. Derek takes pride and enjoys working closely with guests to make sure their temporary home is perfect and their stay is comfortable and stress-free. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids, golf, and hiking with his two dogs
Mike Lipari, Sr. Manager, Operations
Mike brings 7 years of experience in management and training for restaurant startups. He has spent his career in the hospitality industry honing process improvement and creating memorable experiences for guests. Mike is exceptionally passionate about customer service and lives by going above & beyond for Homeport clients. He loves to play the guitar and spend time at the beach whenever possible.
Karen Manzella, Sr. Operations Manager
Karen brings over 11 years experience in process, HR and vendor relations from her past work at a research lab at Harvard Medical School to Homeport Stays. She currently holds her real estate license and excels at finding the best property matches for our clients, while ensuring our customers are well taken care of during their temporary stay.
Karen lives in MA with her family and two dogs.
Megan Benson, Sr. Operations Manager
Megan joined Homeport Stays after receiving her Masters degree and following a 13 year career in teaching. Her warm personality, energy and attention to detail ensures our customers receive dedicated service and the best experience possible during their apartment stay.
Megan lives in MA, enjoys running, travel, and staying active with her family and two boys.
Jonathan Halse, Operations Specialist
Jonathan graduated from Clark University and joined Homeport with many years of hospitality and hotel experience, most recently as a manager for 3 upscale restaurants in Back Bay, Boston. Through his time in hospitality, Jonathan has built on his customer service experience and has learned how to think quickly and work efficiently. Outside of work, Jonathan likes to catch a Red Sox game with his friends and visit his family in the Berkshires.
Jessica Vinson, Business Development Specialist
With a corporate housing and marketing background, Jessica is passionate about business development and delivering top-tier client experiences. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions.
Jessica is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in her free time enjoys exploring National Parks and mastering the perfect lasagna.
Kelly Prince, Client Account Manager
With a background in corporate housing, real estate, and hospitality, Kelly brings many years of experience in client relationship management, business development, and strategic partnerships. Kelly thrives on building strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Her diverse experience across fast-paced industries gives her a unique perspective and a strong foundation in personalized client care.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Kelly enjoys the energy of city life, discovering new restaurants, and spending her free time traveling or relaxing at the beach. While Denver is home for now, she’s eager to spend more time exploring new places.