About Us

Welcome to Switchplace, your home away from home.

Headquartered in Dallas, TX, we’re a globally growing, superlative-stay corporate housing company.

Since 1998, Switchplace has been a premier destination for extended-stay lodging solutions, here at home and around the world. As a 100% self-funded and woman-owned company, we bring a unique perspective to the table, prioritizing innovation, sustainability, integrity, diversity and excellence.

“We believe that to stay on top of the corporate housing industry, we need to stay on top of providing the most thoughtfully curated spaces and the most sought-after level of customer care.”
Tammy Gillespie / Founder & CEO

With more than 200 years of combined experience in the extended-stay space, our team has the unparalleled knowhow to cater to your needs and work efficiently within your budget.

Our commitment to unbiased solutions ensures that your best interests always come first. As we understand the importance of finding the perfect accommodations, we’ve developed an industry-leading property vetting process to guarantee quality and satisfaction.

Forget the hassle of endless searching. Steer clear of uncertainty. When it comes to finding the best housing solutions for your teams, you can trust Switchplace to deliver on every single stay.

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Meet
Tammy Gillespie
Founder & Ceo

From the very start, Ms. Gillespie has been setting the new standard for how best to serve the short-term corporate housing space. Driven by her unyielding commitment to excellence, she fashioned Switchplace as a compassionate, service-driven, customer-centric company that seeks out every opportunity to exceed expectations. Under her skillful leadership, Switchplace has grown into a successful, trusted, WBENC-certified woman-owned business, and continues to bloom with locations in the Americas and APAC regions. Ms. Gillespie is a proud Aggie holding a BS from Texas A&M University and a proud mother to three children.

our leadership

“In collaboration with both colleagues and clients, I’m driven to develop and execute winning strategies that come together for the good of all. I believe we’re all at our best when we do what we love.”
Ann Graves, Chief Financial Officer
“More than just my profession, hospitality is a true passion for me. Contributing to meaningful projects each day and playing an important role in enhancing our global ecosystem is both exciting and humbling.”
Ben Lugiai, Chief Operating Officer
“We know change can be hard, especially when it impacts your family. Our team is here to help you make the smoothest possible transition to your new location and to ensure you have an excellent overall experience.”
Pam Warren, Director of Operations & Fulfillment
“In all aspects of my life, including my position here, I’ve found that patience is indeed a virtue. It’s made me better at listening, understanding and collaborating to find the best solutions internally and for our clients.”
Jose Vargas, Vice President of Compliance

Our credentials and recognitions at a glance.

WBENC

Certified Woman-Owned Business

Cartus Global Network

Excellence in Service Delivery Award

Inc. Magazine

Fastest Growing Private Companies

Dallas Business Journal

Top Women-Owned Businesses

Graebel Partner Alliance

Member

Dallas 100

Fastest Growing Private Companies in North Texas

Our Approach

Why you’ll want to switch to Switchplace.

We may not be the first name you think of for short-term corporate living solutions, but it’s definitely what we’re working hard every day to be. By staying true to ourselves and adhering to the ideals that have gotten us this far, we believe we can win your business and your trust.
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We listen to understand.

Switchplace strives to exceed your expectations at every opportunity by carefully listening to your needs and responding to them with great care.

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We are relentless to deliver.

Our seasoned temporary housing team is eager to assist our guests throughout their stay, and always ready to go above and beyond to meet our clients’ needs.

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We partner to provide the best.

With Switchplace, you’re working with a team that’s committed to crafting the best possible solutions for your business and creating spaces that guests love.

Core Values

Our infrastructure is built on the sturdiest values.

Far more than brick and mortar, our business is about understanding and serving people like you. Doing this in the best way possible starts with the guiding principles and fundamental beliefs we live by each and every day.

Be genuinely excited to help.

Whether it’s wishing a guest happy birthday, including their favorite candy in their welcome basket, or calling to make sure everything is to their liking, we always look to take the extra step.

Be empowered to find solutions.

Each member of our team has license to approach challenges as opportunities to show our true commitment to service, innovation and resourcefulness.

Be accountable to your responsibilities.

We focus on finding solutions, not blame. We own any problems that may arise related to our services, no matter who’s at fault or where the issue originated.

Be ambitious in every way.

We value growth and innovation, encouraging and supporting our team to never stop learning. We constantly challenge the status quo and embrace positive change wholeheartedly.

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