Cathy Bovard
Director of operations, D’Amico Catering
Cathy Bovard is a leader who provides mentorship, development, depth of knowledge, and advocacy for her employees at D’Amico Catering and for the hospitality industry at large in her role
2023 Notable Leaders in Hospitality
The hospitality industry is rebounding from a rocky few years, approaching events and experiences with more creativity than ever. The seven hospitality leaders profiled here are industry veterans with vision, from building new venues to planning the next restaurant concept. Meet TCB’s 2023 Notable Leaders in Hospitality.
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Seth Brittain
Owner, A’BriTin
At 16, Seth Brittain got a job with This Little Piggy Catering; in 2006, he and his wife, Dawn, acquired the business, which is now one of three brands of
Richard Dobransky
President, Morrissey Hospitality
A 30-year hospitality industry veteran, Richard Dobransky delivers on guest experience while driving revenue by optimizing sales and profitability. Since becoming president of the St. Paul hospitality company in 2018,
Erik Forsberg
Owner, Devil’s Advocate/Dan Kelly’s Pub/Erik the Red
A well-known restaurateur in Minneapolis, Erik Forsberg reopened his Devil’s Advocate bar and restaurant in downtown this past summer after two years of pandemic closure and also opened a second
Hugh Hedin
General manager, Hotel Emery
Hugh Hedin is a forward-thinking hospitality executive with a proven track record of building strong teams, improving financial results, and driving guest satisfaction. After a decade of leadership positions on
Mary Ellen Reihsen
Partner and general counsel, Hellmuth & Johnson
Mary Ellen Reihsen is a business attorney focusing on the legal needs of companies in the weddings, hospitality, and events industries. One of the few attorneys in the country with
Robert “Bob” Spizzo
CEO, Breezy Point Resort
The visionary behind the redevelopment of Breezy Point Resort on Pelican Lake is Robert Spizzo, who, in his more than 40-year tenure, has led continuous expansion and improvements including 750