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42 CORPORATE PARK,
SUITE #200, IRVINE, CA 92606
office: 714.427.4320
fax: 949.337.4466 
info@dknhotels.com

For investment opportunities, contact Kiran Patel
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Kiran Dahya Chief Executive Officer
Kiran Dahya Chief Executive Officer

My responsibility starts and ends with making a difference. Whether it’s ensuring our DKN culture and values permeate our entire organization or that we continue to grow and create, my work is to always move us in the direction of our vision. I started in Accounting and quickly decided that I did not like the career path I had chosen. Jumped ship, took the risk of managing family finances, and got into the hotel business by acquiring 2 hotels. Since 1984, we’ve bought, sold and developed 40+ hotels. And I firmly believe that we’ve gotten to this place because of our culture and our people.

Nila Dahya Lead Interior Designer
Nila Dahya Lead Interior Designer

I am currently in the Design & Construction department, where I work with design firms and brands to make sure we deliver the best possible product for our market. Before this, I was in a myriad of roles as I grew up in the hospitality industry. The most interesting and impactful roles I had were when I had the opportunity to fly to NZ and Australia to start our FIT program and when I was given the responsibility of starting our Accounting Department out of our Ramada Inn, way back when we had acquired our 5th property.

Kiran Dahya Chief Executive Officer
Kiran Dahya Chief Executive Officer

My responsibility starts and ends with making a difference. Whether it’s ensuring our DKN culture and values permeate our entire organization or that we continue to grow and create, my work is to always move us in the direction of our vision. I started in Accounting and quickly decided that I did not like the career path I had chosen. Jumped ship, took the risk of managing family finances, and got into the hotel business by acquiring 2 hotels. Since 1984, we’ve bought, sold and developed 40+ hotels. And I firmly believe that we’ve gotten to this place because of our culture and our people.

Nila Dahya Lead Interior Designer
Nila Dahya Lead Interior Designer

I am currently in the Design & Construction department, where I work with design firms and brands to make sure we deliver the best possible product for our market. Before this, I was in a myriad of roles as I grew up in the hospitality industry. The most interesting and impactful roles I had were when I had the opportunity to fly to NZ and Australia to start our FIT program and when I was given the responsibility of starting our Accounting Department out of our Ramada Inn, way back when we had acquired our 5th property.

Ashika Dahya Vice President of Design and Construction
Ashika Dahya Vice President of Design and Construction

I’ve got a pretty neat objective here at DKN, creating greater efficiencies and minimizing risk within our design and construction department. With the help of the team, we’ve redesigned our systems and processes and leveraged technology to do it. Pretty standard stuff, but a pretty extraordinary team to do it with.

Aside from being a part of this mini-revolution, I also oversee our design and construction team as we work to make our vision, and the vision of our investors, a reality.

Portia Sorto Project Accountant
Portia Sorto Project Accountant

After earning my MA in Economics, I became involved in poverty and development initiatives in the Phillipines. In 2002, I moved to the US to be with family and have since worked in the Real Estate & Mortgage, Consulting and Construction industries. / In 2016, an opportunity at DKN came to my attention. I clearly remember my interview at Support Center which started around 10am and lasted into the lunch hour, past noon. After the interview, the big boss (he hates that term) insisted on giving me a banana and granola bar (photo attached)- that seemingly tiny gesture had a monumental impact on me. I felt that this was a company that genuinely cared. I joined DKN as a Project Accountant, providing support to our D&C team. My hunch after my interview has been proven right- here at DKN, relationships, values and people truly matter. And no matter what challenges you face, someone’s always got your back.

Belle Francisco Procurement Specialist
Belle Francisco Procurement Specialist

I have been with DKN for almost 2 years now and so far I am having FUN… a lot of work but FUN! I learned so much and gained friends managing and coordinating the procurement side of the Design and Construction Team for Renovations and New Hotel Projects. I have a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from the University of the Philippines and worked with restaurants back home. When I got here in the US, I was given opportunities to work in the Hospitality Industry starting from the Operations side, as a Front Desk Agent. I always look forward to learning new things and discovering my hidden talents.

Arvind Mehta Design + Construction Support
Arvind Mehta Design + Construction Support

I came to DKN Hotels 22 years ago with management experience in distribution and retail as well as owning and operating a retail business. Over the years I have had various roles within DKN Hotels, but my main focus has been in operations and construction. These roles have given me the opportunity to interact with various departments, vendors and team members, which I find to be one of the most rewarding parts of the job. It is because of this that I respect and value their contribution to overall success.