
About Us
Meet Evan
Evan, the CEO and founder of Stupendous Stays, has a unique approach to short-term rental management. With a background as an intensive care nurse, Evan honed his skills in meticulous care, attention to detail, and putting people first—qualities he now brings to hospitality. His mission is to create seamless, memorable, and welcoming guest experiences while sharing his love for Columbus, Ohio, and all the vibrant city has to offer.
Evan’s journey bridges healthcare, military service, and real estate through hospitality. With eight years of critical care nursing and a history of service in the Army, Evan has always prioritized helping others. His experiences have instilled a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to excellence that shines in every property Stupendous Stays manages.
Evan knows that exceptional guest experiences are built on the little details that make all the difference. From flawless organization to creating warm and inviting spaces, his care-focused approach ensures both guests and property owners feel valued and supported.
When not leading Stupendous Stays, Evan enjoys spending time outdoors, working out, and relaxing with his wife and pets.
A portion of our proceeds is dedicated to supporting exceptional organizations in the fight against human trafficking.

Veteran owned business
Advisors

Board Advisor
Mike Sjogren
Michael Sjogren is a husband, father, investor, entrepreneur, CPA, mentor, podcast host and short term rental expert. Michael is also the founder of Short Term Rental Secrets, a mentorship program to help new and seasoned real estate investors launch, automate & scale their short term rental portfolio to 2-5x their rental income and fast track their journey to financial freedom. He currently has a portfolio of 50+ short-term rentals across four states including 3 boutique hotels on Boston’s north shore. Michael is also the co-founder of the industry’s largest host-driven conference, STR Wealth Conference.

Advisor
Matt McDonald
Matt McDonald is an Operations Advisor with a very unique path into the short term rental industry. Matt is related to Michael Sjogren and started about 5 years ago working as the Operation Manager for all of the STR’s within Occupied LLC in Salem Mass. During his time as the Head of Operations he has managed and maintained over 100+ doors including STR’s and 3 boutique hotels all located around the country. Matt is currently still consulting for Michaels portfolio while recently joining the STR Secrets team of experts.