Grant Behnke - Intersection of Hospitality, Sustainability, and Service

How did a fascination with hotels from a young age evolve into a career championing sustainability in the hospitality industry?

Grant Behnke, Director of Development & ESG at Rockbridge, shares his unique journey into the hotel industry. Discover the catalyzing experiences that sparked Grant's early interest in the inner workings of hotels and how his commitment to sustainability grew in tandem. Gain insights into the values that have driven Grant's passion for service and his desire to contribute positively to people and the planet.

Episode in a glance

- Meet Grant Behnke: A Sustainability Pioneer in Hospitality
- Exploring the Role of Development & ESG in Real Estate
- Understanding ESG vs. Sustainability
- Grant's Journey into the Hotel Industry
- The Intersection of Service, Sustainability, and Hospitality
- Grant's Personal Sustainability Journey
- The Complex Structure of the Hotel Industry
- Grant's Career Path: From Operations to ESG Leadership
- The Synergy of Sustainability and the Hotel Industry

About Grant Behnke

Grant Behnke is the Director of Development & ESG at Rockbridge, a private equity real estate firm focused on the hotel industry. In this dual role, he oversees real estate development projects from feasibility to design, while also leading the company's environmental, social, and corporate governance strategy. With a lifelong passion for hospitality and a commitment to sustainability, Grant champions responsible practices across Rockbridge's hotel ventures through collaborative efforts between owners, operators, and brands.