About Sonoma Stays
Locally Rooted. Thoughtfully Managed.
Sonoma Stays is a vacation rental management company serving Wine Country and select coastal markets. We work with homeowners who value thoughtful care, disciplined execution, and a more personal approach to property management.
Company Overview
Sonoma Stays was built to manage homes with a higher level of care, accountability, and regional understanding.
Our team brings together owner relations, onboarding, operations, guest support, revenue management, and accounting to help homeowners feel confident in how their property is managed.
Leadership
Behind Sonoma Stays is a hands-on team with deep experience across owner relations, onboarding, operations, guest support, revenue management, and accounting. Each role is designed to support a more thoughtful and consistent experience for both homeowners and guests.
JASON BANDARRA
Founder & Owner
Jason leads Sonoma Stays with an owner-first approach rooted in care, accountability, and long-term partnership. He sets the company’s standards, guides growth thoughtfully, and stays closely connected to the owner experience.
Sales & Owner Relations
Tivona Marsh
Director of Owner Success
Brings more than 15 years of experience in hospitality and the vacation rental industry. Tivona works closely with prospective owners to ensure a strong fit with Sonoma Stays, focusing on alignment, care standards, and long-term partnership. Her approach prioritizes thoughtful growth, ensuring each home is well supported and each owner feels confident in how their property is managed.
Trudy Verno
Head of Operations
Brings extensive experience in hospitality and short-term rental operations, with a background spanning boutique vacation rental companies and national management organizations. Trudy combines operational structure with the personalized approach that defines Sonoma Stays. She oversees operations, homeowner relationships, and guest experience across Wine Country and California coastal markets.
Camille Ruth
Onboarding & Owner Success
Leads the onboarding team and oversees the full onboarding process for new homes, ensuring a smooth, thoughtful transition into Sonoma Stays. With more than 10 years on the team and experience across every aspect of the business, Camille brings deep operational knowledge and a steady, detail-oriented approach that helps owners feel informed, supported, and confident from day one.
Operations & Guest Experience
Ronda Lundbaek
Local Area Manager
Provides on-the-ground oversight and property coordination across the portfolio. With a background in interior design and staging, Ronda ensures each home is always presented at its best. Deeply connected to the local community, she is also a trusted resource for recommendations—from dining and local spots to live music and experiences—bringing authentic local insight to both owners and guests.
Jomar Cataring
Operations Lead
Oversee daily workflows, task execution, and operational consistency across managed homes. With Jomar bringing more than 10 years on the team and over 20 years of combined hospitality experience, they support thousands of guest stays and owner relationships through consistent, high-quality execution.
Jonathan Borja
Revenue Management
With more than 10 years on the team, Jonathan takes a hands-on approach to revenue management, combining deep local market knowledge with advanced pricing tools to ensure each home is priced with care and intention, supporting both strong performance and a quality guest experience.
Christine Lusanta
Operations Support
Supports day-to-day operations with a focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and clear owner communication. With more than three years on Airbnb’s guest experience team, Christine brings platform-level insight and service standards to property coordination, scheduling, and operational follow-through.
Alex Mojica
Accounting
Oversees backend accounting to support smooth operations, accurate billing, and clear owner statements. With more than 10 years on the team and experience across operations and multiple areas of the business, Alex brings continuity, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of how the company operates day to day.
Guest Services
Monette
Guest Experience
Supports guest relations and day-to-day service needs across the portfolio.
Michelle
Guest Experience
Assists with property coordination, scheduling, and operational follow-through.
Customer Service Team
Guest Support
Provides responsive, around-the-clock guest communication to ensure a consistent and professional experience. All team members are cross-trained and actively involved across multiple aspects of Sonoma Stays operations, allowing for informed, thoughtful support at every stage of the guest journey.
A Team Built for Thoughtful Growth
We believe the best results come from managing the right homes with the right team behind them. That means staying selective, operating with discipline, and supporting each owner with clarity and consistency.