Team

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Storyteller Hospitality is a consultancy and advisory services firm dedicated to helping hospitality companies clarify their story and execute on their future business strategy. Led by experienced industry veteran Scott Roby, our team draws upon deep expertise in commercial strategy, operations, and driving transformational change to maximize stakeholder value and unlock the full potential of our partners' businesses.

  Scott is the founder and principal, leveraging 20 years of experience in the same roles at Evolution Hospitality, California's most sought after hotel management company in the lifestyle space.  Prior to Evolution, Scott worked for KSL Resorts in San Diego, specializing in revenue management, pricing and commercial strategy. It was there that he honed his skills in multi-revenue stream operations. He is a collaborative leader who balances results and culture, knowing that none of this is worth it, if we can't find passion in what we do every day. 

Scott volunteers his time with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, raising funds for cancer research and patient outreach. He has lectured on hospitality topics at major universities in SoCal, served on and led advisory boards in hotel commercial strategy and currently serves on the board of private equity owned Design Environments. 

In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with his five kids, watching live music, enjoying a sunset picnic at Salt Creek, hiking, skiing, travelling, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.

As an accidental hotelier, Mike found his way to the business by way of restaurants.  After pursuing a path to becoming a Chef, then Sommelier, Mike realized his true calling was leading hotels, and specifically, lifestyle and luxury hotels.  He honed these skills, and this passion, through progressive F&B roles with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a successful stint with independent franchise operators and finding his home with Scott Roby & Evolution Hospitality.  After getting the call that all hotel GM's dream of, Mike joined the ownership group of his last 6 hotels to work on a start-up ultra-luxury, destination resort in Southern Utah.

As a creative outlet, Mike serves as a coach on his young sons' sports teams and in leadership in his community association.  He has served on boards with major CVB's and Downtown Associations, and shared his experience with Hospitality & Business students by lecturing at both SJSU and SFSU.

You can find Mike playing with his family in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, riding bikes, reading and endlessly philosophizing. 

Gus left his home in Greece in 1970 as a very young man and arrived in the United States seeking the American dream. Things weren't easy at first, but through very hard work, honesty, dedication, and a passion for food, wine and celebration Gus has accomplished his dream.  In his more recent role as Evolution Hospitality's Vice President of Food & Beverage, Gus was legendary, spending each and every day doing what he loves most. He loves to help orchestrate a great party or serve up a delicious meal, but Gus also enjoys the learning opportunities associated with taking on new hotels, meeting new people, and fixing things that can benefit from his expertise. First stop for Gus during any new property visit is the kitchen and back of the house; it's where he feels most at home.

Food and wine are equally important to him outside of work. Gus is equally passionate about his three children: Jordan, Chase and Acacia. And in a brilliant move to combine both of his loves, each of his children is named after one of his favorite wines or wineries: Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Chase Cellars, and Acacia Vineyard.

Growing up Gus was rated one of the top soccer players in his state. His soccer coach continuously stressed that success was a team effort, not an individual thing - and the message stuck. Gus knows his success today is directly related to the great teams he works alongside at each of Evolution Hospitality's properties and is thankful to his coach for teaching him such an important lifelong lesson.

Chef Hideki Myo is a distinguished culinary professional and Tokyo native with over two decades of experience, celebrated for seamlessly blending French-Western cuisine with East Asian influences. His journey began with rigorous training at the esteemed Westin Hotel in Japan, where he mastered the precision, artistry, and attention to detail that have become hallmarks of his signature style.

Chef Hideki’s career flourished internationally, including a pivotal tenure with the Hyatt hotel group, where he honed his expertise in high-end dining and large-scale kitchen operations. Most recently, he served as the Executive Chef at a dual-property, lifestyle Marriott affiliated campus in Sunnyvale, comprising the TETRA Hotel and the AC Hotel by Marriott Moffett Park. As a key member of the opening team for both hotels, Chef Hideki played an instrumental role in establishing their culinary programs, overseeing multiple food outlets, leading talented individuals, and delivering innovative, high-quality dining experiences.

Now at the helm of his own catering and event business, Chef Hideki brings his extensive experience to private and corporate clients. His bespoke services create unique culinary journeys for every occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.

An adventurer at heart, Chef Hideki enjoys fishing, camping, snowboarding, and indulging in manga. This dynamic and creative spirit continually fuels his passion for innovation, allowing him to inspire and elevate the culinary arts one dish at a time.

Ryan is a 25-year hotel industry veteran with extensive experience in all aspects of lodging and hospitality including operations, asset management, strategic planning, and acquisitions. 

During his career, Ryan has been involved in over $1.5 billion of hotel real estate transactions and $1 billion of asset managed hotel properties from limited-service hotels to full-service luxury resorts.

Most recently Ryan co-founded Soul Community Planet, serving in the roles of interim CFO and Head of Real Estate over a five-year period. Ryan served as General Manager of Salishan Coastal Lodge, an affiliated property to SCP, where he began the repositioning of the prominent asset for the first year and half of ownership. Prior to SCP, Ryan served as Director of Acquisitions at Sunstone Hotel Investors ("Sunstone"). During his time at Sunstone, Ryan played a key role in over $750 million of transactions including the acquisitions of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco and the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa as well as numerous dispositions.

A graduate of the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, Ryan is passionate about serving people with disabilities. He was previously a board member for The Ability Experience, a non-profit that raises funding and awareness on behalf of people with disabilities.  Ryan has bicycled 4,000 miles from San Francisco to Washington DC and also completed an Ironman triathlon to raise money and awareness for The Ability Experience. 

Ryan lives in Austin, TX with his two children and in his free time, he enjoys reading, biking, sailing, triathlons, and traveling.