The history of Jyoti Sarolia’s family imbues her life. It’s the story many immigrants know of coming to America and making a new life. Her regard for
that achievement is reflected in the name of her Temecula, California-based company, Ellis Hospitality Group.
Part of her family tale even made its way to the Smithsonian Museum.
But today, Sarolia, as chief operating officer, is helping Ellis Hospitality move into the future using new technology. It’s a future she’s making for her
daughter, and a story she hopes resonates with other women in every profession.
Where it all began
Sarolia’s family established its foothold in the U.S. in 1952 when her paternal grandfather’s brothers, Dhayabhai Patel and Shantibhai Patel, immigrated to
this country. Like thousands of others, their first stop was the immigration inspection station on Ellis Island in New York.
That inspired the name of Sarolia’s new company.Family vacation packages
“I felt it was only appropriate to name it after the first chapter of our story, which set the foundation for many generations to come,” Sarolia said.