Bri Stewart serves as Vice President of Sales Operations for Watercrest Senior Living, where she leads strategic sales initiatives that support growth, operational excellence, and exceptional experiences for residents and their families. She brings a distinctive blend of hospitality and healthcare expertise, with a career defined by building high-performing teams and driving results through service-centered leadership.
Bri began her career in hospitality sales after earning her bachelor’s degree from Coastal Carolina University. Working with globally recognized brands including Marriott and Hilton, she developed a strong foundation in service excellence, customer experience, and revenue strategy—principles that continue to guide her leadership today.
Inspired to make a deeper impact, Bri pursued a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Through her clinical work with older adults, she discovered a passion for serving aging populations and their families, ultimately leading her to the senior living industry—where her healthcare background and hospitality mindset naturally converge.
Throughout her career, Bri has held executive leadership roles across both hospitality and senior living, helping organizations navigate growth, strengthen brand positioning, and build scalable sales strategies. She previously served as Chief Revenue Officer for a private equity–backed hospitality company, leading revenue growth and sales strategy across a portfolio of venues. She also served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Brand for one of the nation’s largest nonprofit senior living organizations, overseeing system-wide sales, marketing, and brand initiatives.
Known for building strong, high-performing cultures, Bri is passionate about developing clear sales playbooks, aligning marketing and sales strategy, and fostering cross-functional collaboration that drives results. She encourages team members to lead and sell as their authentic selves—because authenticity is how she leads.
A native of Savannah, Georgia, Bri now calls Tampa home and can often be found enjoying time on the water—whether on a boat or relaxing at the beach—when she’s not working.
