As Etkin's CEO, Curtis Burstein leads the company's day-to-day operations, drawing on over 25 years of experience spearheading Etkin's hotel development, project financing, accounting, human resources and property management activities. Curtis has dedicated his career to growing the company and ensuring its continued success, year after year. In addition to leading Etkin, Curtis devotes his time to a variety of community and charitable projects; he participates in the building committee at his church, the Big Wine Classic and the Buildings and Grounds Committee at the Judson Center. Prior to joining Etkin, Curtis served 7 years as a real estate loan officer and corporate finance officer for a major regional bank. He is an alumnus of Western Michigan University, where he earned Bachelor's Degrees in Economics and Finance.