The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Jonathan Rios as the new Director of Masters Housing Bureau.  The Director of Masters Housing Bureau is responsible for overseeing the community’s largest non-profit based rental bureau in the region.  Property owners seeking rental income and patrons worldwide interested in securing home accommodations depend on Masters Housing Bureau as the premier agency sanctioned by the Augusta National Golf Club to assist in brokering listings and rentals during the tournament.  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce has operated Masters Housing Bureau for over 45 years.   

Jonathan Rios, a native of the Augusta area, comes to Masters Housing Bureau from Georgia Bank & Trust, where he accumulated over seven years of progressive experience in building long-term relationships within the community and assisting clients with innovative financial solutions.  As Director of Masters Housing Bureau, Rios will be responsible for engaging property owners throughout the region on the benefits of home rental, home pricing and marketing their property, and working with patrons and golfers to identify the ideal accommodations for their tournament week experience and needs.  He is currently enrolled in Georgia Military College and is an alumnus of the Youth Leadership Council and a graduate from Evans High School.

Masters Housing Bureau began in 1970 as a joint venture between the Augusta National Golf Club and the Augusta Metro Chamber.  As the ONLY rental bureau sanctioned by the Augusta National Golf Club, their unique partnership and mission centers on presenting a broad and abundant choice of rental properties and serving as the central gateway for assisting patrons, both corporate and leisure, to find the perfect accommodations.  Masters Housing Bureau aims to make the rental experience, for homeowners and renters alike, the best it can be.  Over 90% of homeowners say they are satisfied with the overall rental experience, and would definitely recommend Masters Housing Bureau to a friend.  All of the revenue generated through Masters Housing Bureau is invested back into the community and the mission of the Chamber.