Katherine Elardo

Katherine’s journey began in a culinary family, igniting her profound passion for the hospitality industry. Throughout her career, she embraced various roles in purchasing and logistics, ultimately joining the Trump Hotels family in 2011 as the Purchasing Manager for Trump International Las Vegas Hotel & Tower. Her outstanding performance in Las Vegas earned her the respected Manager of the Year award in

2013, a testament to her dedication.

Soon after, she advanced to the corporate team, where she played a pivotal role in optimizing critical spending categories and fostering brand unification across the hotel portfolio as Trump Hotels' first Corporate Manager of Purchasing. In 2018, she stood out as a finalist for Hotel Interactive's “Lodging Industry Elite Awards” for Brand Purchasing Executive of the Year. Furthermore, Hospitality Business Review recognized her as one of the Top 10 Hospitality Procurement Leaders of 2023.

As she continued to grow with Trump Hotels, Katherine's responsibilities expanded to various properties within the Golf division, leading impactful special projects. Today, as the Vice President of Global Procurement for Trump Hotels, she spearheads strategic sourcing efforts, leads the research and development of OS&E brand standards, and manages their GPO partnership for 17 diverse properties, including golf courses, hotels, and resorts. Her journey is a true inspiration, showcasing the power of passion and perseverance in the hospitality industry.