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Featured Property
Bell Harbor International Conference Center

Seattle’s premier waterfront conference venue featuring 18 meeting rooms totaling 100,000 square feet with capacity for up to 6,000 guests. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, Bell Harbor provides a dedicated on-site planning team for high touch service and Northwest cuisine.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

John Oppenheimer CEO "Our clients and guests give us a reason to come to work each day. In our business, it’s all about the people, and we are indebted to each and every person who has visited one of the properties we’ve had the privilege to manage". read more >>
Bret Matteson President "I am extremely proud to be involved with the management of each of our unique properties as we continue to provide exceptional service at each location. The ultimate reward in what we do is helping our owners realize that the wonderful vision they have for their properties can be achieved and then exceeding their expectations again and again". read more >>
Andy Olsen Vice President "It is invigorating to work in a truly collaborative environment such as the one developed and fostered by the team of professionals at Columbia Hospitality. I find it extremely rewarding to share the wealth of resources and talents of each team member across the portfolio with those we serve – creating positive bottom-line results for our owners and exceptional experiences for our guests. ". read more >>
John Christison Vice President "I was attracted to Columbia Hospitality because of the strong core values of the organization, the dedication to doing things the right way, and the enthusiasm of the leadership and staff. These attributes make for a working environment that is fun, challenging and client focused. I am a believer in providing services to clients that exceed expectations and that approach fit perfectly with the culture of Columbia Hospitality. " read more >>
Shelley Tomberg Vice President of Sales "Working with an entrepreneurial owner and fantastically experienced colleagues has given me the support and freedom to grow in areas I never knew possible. Although we each have different areas of expertise, we all thrive off of creating amazing experiences for our guests, as well as creating out-of-the-box fun for our employees. Of course, a gratifying by-product of this is profit for our owners." read more >>
Jolene DiSalvo Vice President of Marketing “Columbia Hospitality's approach is to deliver an outstanding experience that translates into a valuable return on investment for owners, developers, and all of our partners. It is a true pleasure to come to work every day with a committed team of good people in a dynamic environment focused on making a difference in both business and the larger community.” read more >>
Lenny Zilz Vice President of Operations "The leadership at Columbia fully recognizes that we will create phenomenal experiences for our guests and results for our owners only by investing in the growth and development of our employees. We are very proud of the team of professionals we have working at our properties." read more >>
Peter Beck Vice President and Chief Financial Officer “I appreciate the high level of operating standards and professionalism among the leadership at Columbia Hospitality. The entire team strives to deliver the very best for our owners, guests, business partners, and fellow team members each and every day.” read more >>
Julie Meschke Vice President of Human Resources "We have a group of tremendously passionate and talented employees. What makes us unique is the way that our values truly live and breathe at Columbia. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and our values serve as a guide in the way that we make decisions, interact with one another, and all that we do." read more >>
Brock Laing Corporate Director of Technology "It’s great to work for an organization that has such a proven commitment to Technology. When our first property Bell Harbor was built over 10 years ago, the vision was to create one of the most technologically sophisticated conference centers in the country. This vision continues today with a leadership team that understands the importance of technology in our industry and gives the support to deliver a great experience for our internal staff and guests." read more >>
Kelley Barrett, PhD, SPHR Director of Leadership Development “What sets Columbia Hospitality apart in its management development efforts is the commitment and passion of the leadership team to the training and growth of our diverse talent pool. Leaders at all levels are involved in creating rich and rewarding developmental opportunities.” read more >>
Alan Stephens Corporate Director of Operational Excellence “The entrepreneurial, nimble spirit of Columbia Hospitality is truly embodied by the versatility and energy of each of our team members. Even as there is never a dull moment in our dynamic, ever-changing industry, we never lose sight of our commitment to achieving excellence for our owners, partners and colleagues.” read more >>