Our Team
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Kent Zelle
Founder, CEO
A summer kid who didn't want to leave, Kent brings a love for “local color”, the environment and 14 years in Consulting and company building to the Nauset Rental team. Prior to founding Nauset Rental, he studied at MIT, helped grow a consulting company from 20 to 200 people to a successful exit as part of the senior leadership team and worked with Fortune 100 clients like Best Buy, AT&T, Verizon, Zerox, Blue Cross, etc. However, helping vacation homeowners lever innovation, best practices and technology previously accessible only to the Fortune 500 has been the most fun by far. He is super passionate about building a company based on Cape Cod that is innovative, tech-enabled, and family owned (no VC $) with high-end customer service. This is a long-term venture (we believe in quality over growth) as he relies on Nauset Rental to manage his own rental home and those of friends, family and neighbors.
Favorite Beach: Nauset (of course, I was a lifeguard there in the 90s)
Favorite Ice Cream: Ice Cream Cafe and Sundae School
Favorite Secret Spot: The various un-trafficked conservation areas across the cape. There are so many trails and beautiful quiet spots (even in the height of summer)!
Devin McGuire
Chief Operating Officer
Devin grew up on the Cape and came back and joined the Nauset Rental team in 2016. She brings deep operations and “getting it done” experience from running a non-profit in the Boston area. Devin now oversees the day to day operations at Nauset Rental and has become an expert in vacation rental operations, revenue management, technology and the like. She is passionate about building a sustainable and local company, contributing to the local economy and networks on the Cape. Devin resides in Brewster, and in her free time you’ll typically find her hiking or biking around the Cape, or at the beach with her family.
Kelsey Morse
Director of Operations
Joining the team in the spring of 2023, Kelsey brings extensive local knowledge of Cape Cod to Nauset Rental and quickly established herself as a lead in our operations. Kelsey was raised in Chatham, the “elbow” of the Cape, and previously enjoyed a career in customer service management in the local marine industry. Kelsey believes in the importance of developing and maintaining long lasting relationships with clients, and is excited to help prospective guests find their dream vacation rental! Kelsey still lives in her hometown with her fiancé. In her free time you can find her out on her boat, fishing for stripers, or reading a good book.
Dan Eljach
Director of Client Partnerships
A South Shore native, Dan brings years of experience in real estate sales, development, and property management - blending local insight with a keen eye for detail, design, and execution. After a successful career in Corporate America managing commercial investment properties, he fully transitioned into residential real estate, guiding clients through the market, renovating homes, and growing his own investment portfolio. Dan is deeply passionate about helping others build wealth through real estate. When he's not scouting his next project or negotiating details, you'll find him enjoying time with his wife and their daughter, staying active, boating, or planning future family travels. Whether assisting a homeowner in maximizing rental income, or ensuring a family's summer vacation goes off without a hitch, he approaches every task with professionalism, care, and a genuine respect for hospitality.
Shawn Lynch
Guest & Operations Specialist
Shawn joined the Nauset Rental team in the summer of 2025, bringing years of hands-on operational experience from his time running a non-profit summer camp on Cape Cod. A Massachusetts native, Shawn’s background in hospitality and facilities management translates seamlessly into his work supporting homeowners and guests across the Cape. As an Operations Specialist, he helps coordinate property maintenance, guest communications, and day-to-day logistics to ensure each rental experience runs smoothly. He takes pride in delivering responsive service and building strong relationships with both clients and local vendors. In his free time, Shawn enjoys fishing, hiking, and exploring Cape Cod and the South Shore with his wife and their dog, Roxy.
Gerry Smith
Special Projects
Gerry brings deep experience managing and executing complex projects for Nauset Rental.
Nauset Rental is a start-up supported by Venture Mentoring Services which provide legal, IP, and other guidance and a deep network of seasoned entrepreneurs to support each venture.
Nauset Rental is lucky to have additional experienced advisors including national players in the vacation rental industry and long term local cape cod business owners.
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