Stephen Bodnar

OpenKey, the industry standard for universal Digital Key in hotels, today announced that Stephen Bodnar has joined the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. OpenKey's former CEO, Ron Owens, will continue to serve the company as he takes on the role of Head of Operations. The decision to bring Mr. Bodnar on board was made to aid in OpenKey's ongoing growth in the hospitality market, both domestically and internationally. In his new role as OpenKey CEO, Bodnar will facilitate further expansion opportunities and guide the company in the implementation of Digital Key technology in hotels around the world.

Bodnar, who has more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, leading high-growth software companies, most recently served as SVP of Enterprise MultiFamily Solutions at RealPage, where he led five of the company's SaaS and service businesses. Prior to RealPage, he served as an executive leader, guiding growth efforts at multiple companies. His résumé includes positions at Hilti, Kenesto Corp., Autodesk, and MSC Software, among others. His record of success reaches back to 1996, when he co-founded auxilium, Inc., which was acquired in 1998 by Parametric Technology Corporation.