Steve Keck has been promoted to Vice President, People & Culture – Field Operations at Davidson Hospitality Group
Leading hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group announces the promotion of Steve Keck to Vice President, People & Culture – Field Operations. In his role, Keck partners with operations leaders across all Davidson verticals to oversee the seamless integration of people, processes, and culture while maintaining compliance and operational excellence. Additionally, he is responsible for leading the team of Regional and Area Directors of Human Resources, driving accountability for engagement, turnover, and talent metrics at the property and regional level.
Keck was promoted to Senior Director of Human Resources in 2024. During his tenure, he was instrumental in driving a HRIS rollout and adoption across the enterprise after a successful transition and was a critical partner in the creation and rollout of a companywide payroll SOP. He continues to diligently serve on Davidson’s We Care committee, which provides support for team members during severe, unexpected financial hardships, and collaborates closely with senior leadership on people strategy, performance management, recruitment, and HR compliance.
Keck has more than 23 years of HR experience in the hospitality industry, from frontline operations to executive leadership. He attended Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio, and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.