At the 2025 Vacation Rental Women’s Summit, held at the historic Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, one of the Vacation Rental Pioneer Awards was presented to Jodi Refosco of Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales in McHenry, Maryland, for her invaluable contributions to the evolution and professionalization of the vacation rental industry.
As one of the earliest voices advocating for the legitimacy and long-term sustainability of vacation rentals, Jodi’s leadership and integrity have played a key role in shaping how property managers operate today. Through her work on national boards, state-level advocacy, and local tourism engagement, she has consistently championed both excellence in operations and unity in representation.
A West Virginia native with deep Appalachian roots, Jodi helped cofound Taylor-Made Vacations with her family in 2008. What started as a local property management company quickly grew into one of the region’s most trusted full-service vacation rental and real estate firms. Jodi’s commitment to quality, innovation, and staff development has earned her company recognition not only in the Deep Creek area but throughout the national industry.
Over the years, Jodi has served as president of the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA), contributed to advocacy initiatives at both the state and federal levels, and mentored countless professionals entering the field.
