Meet Our Team

The Flats is staffed entirely by Loyola undergraduate students. These young professionals work diligently to ensure the hotel’s success.

Matthew Castellanos, President

Area of Study: Finance
Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL
Hobbies: Traveling, trying new foods, and exploring
Post-Grad aspirations: Start a career in Wealth Management or Investment Consulting
What I like about The Flats: “It gives me the opportunity to practice and learn new leadership skills while improving our business’ overall success!”

Area of Study: Marketing Major & Public Relations minor
Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Hobbies: Dance, baking, and sewing
Post-grad aspirations: I hope to work for a marketing firm and plan PR Events for brand launches in the beauty and fashion industry
What I like about The Flats: “I like working at The Flats because it allows me to have creative freedom with tasks and implement more efficiency within our services. It also lets me learn with other students my age and grow as a team!”

Area of Study: Marketing
Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Hobbies: Dancing, singing, and musical theatre
Post-grad aspirations: I want to work in entertainment marketing industry in Chicago! Additionally, I want to continue to operate my own theater performance company: "sandstone kc".
What I like about The Flats: “The Flats gives me opportunities to excel in a real world business, as well as, a place to experiment and apply the marketing techniques I am studying in school!”

Area of Study: Accounting
Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Hobbies: Writing, playing the ukulele, volunteering at cat shelters, and being in nature
Post-grad aspirations: I hope to start my own residential architecture firm one day
What I like about The Flats: “The people I am surrounded with and the professional experience!”

Area of Study: Environmental Science major, Political Science minor, Environmental Science and Sustainability Masters
Year: Class of 2025
Hometown: St Louis, MO
Hobbies: Crochet, baking, and reading
Post-grad aspirations: To work in sustainable agriculture or anything with GIS
What I like about The Flats: “I like working at the Flats because it allows me to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests exploring the city of Chicago!”