2022 Leadership Forum and Annual Meeting
Thank you to our terrific panel -- Dr. Eric Guthrie (MN State Demographic Center), Deb Broberg (RealTime Talent), David Benowitz (Craft & Crew Hospitality) and Liz Rammer (Hospitality Minnesota) led by our moderator, Chuck Paton. You gave us both a great deal to think about and real take-aways to put to use now. Listen here.
Thank you, too, to our event sponsors. You can scroll down the page to check them out.
Thank you, too, to our event sponsors. You can scroll down the page to check them out.
Links to resources that may be of interest to you:
Other resources that might be of interest:
- Dr. Eric Guthrie's presentation slides on Minnesota's Changing Population.
- Deb Broberg's presentation slides on hospitality workforce dynamics.
- RealTime Talent Data Insights – Hotel industry analysis for Hennepin County and Hospitality Career Wage & Demand Trends for Ramsey County can both be found here.
- RealTime Talent TPM webpage – an employer strategy that RealTime Talent is expanding across MN.
- Ron Hetrick’s research on the Demographic Drought (Sansdemic) – a good read for everyone asking “where are the people”; informative insights to understand what is going on globally and within our US labor market. Applicable to companies of all sizes and reprioritizes the people who are delivering the services to customers.
- David Benowitz referenced John Maxwell Leadership Training and the Entrepreneurial Operating System.
- Immigration, especially through worker visas, was cited as a key driver of strengthening the workforce pipeline. H-2B Visas are an important resource for many hospitality businesses, especially seasonal ones. Look for a Hospitality Minnesota webinar on the topic in early 2023. In the meantime, there are two federal agencies that post information:
- US Department of Labor:
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Other resources that might be of interest:
- Chip Conley, former hotlier and Airbnb hospitality guru, coined the phrase "mentern" when he realized that he was learning as much from his younger colleagues as he was sharing with them. His book Wisdom@Work is his exploration on age and ageism in the workplace.
- Our panelists received the new book by Will Guidera, former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, "Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect."
- Our Social Sponsor, Society Insurance, has just posted "Creative Interview Questions for Finding the Right Candidate" on their blog, offering ways that might help with hiring for values alignment.
- The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce published a report on the "Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Minnesota" last year.
The 2022 Annual Meeting included a State of the Association from Howard Anderson, chair of the Board of Directors, as well as the election of new officers and directors. [Read Howard's remarks]
Congratulations and welcome to our new directors and officers!
2023 Officers
Directors Beginning Terms on January 1, 2023
Congratulations and welcome to our new directors and officers!
2023 Officers
- Chair | Cathy Bovard | Director of Operations | D’Amico Catering
- Vice Chair | Scott Krause | Vice President | Sand Hospitality
- Immediate Past Chair | Howard Anderson | Vice President | Odyssey Resorts
- Treasurer | Ron Rykken | Owner | Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats
- Secretary | Tony Boen | Director of Operations | Grandma’s Restaurant Company
Directors Beginning Terms on January 1, 2023
- Howard Anderson | Vice President Strategic Planning | Odyssey Resorts
- Bill Godbe | General Manager | Element by Westin at Target Field (1st term)
- Branden Robinson | General Manager | South Pier Inn (incumbent)
- Cathy Bovard | Director of Operations | D’Amico Catering (incumbent)
- Colin Anderson | Corporate Account Manager | Ecolab (1st term)
- Joe Henry | Executive Director | Lake of the Woods Tourism (1st term)
- Karen Blacik | CFO/Business Operations, National Restaurant Lead | CliftonLarsonAllen (1st term)
- Paul Bugbee | Owner | Bug-Bee Hive Resort (1st term)
- Tony Boen | Director of Operations | Grandma's Restaurant Company
- Wesley Otto | Owner | Zanz Mexican Restaurant and Otto Media Group (1st term)
November 15, 2022 | 4:00 - 7:30 PM
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest | Hennepin Ballroom
7025 Northland Drive
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest | Hennepin Ballroom
7025 Northland Drive
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
4-5:15pm | Leadership Forum
5:15-5:45pm | Annual Meeting
5:45-7:30pm | Social Reception
5:15-5:45pm | Annual Meeting
5:45-7:30pm | Social Reception
4-5:15pm
Hospitality Workforce Strategies Panel: What actions can we take now and in the future to build the hospitality workforce we need?
Moderated by: Chuck Paton, President of Odyssey Resorts and an HM board member
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Featured Panelists
Dr. Eric Guthrie
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Deb Broberg
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David Benowitz
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Liz Rammer
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2022 Annual Meeting
5:15-5:45pm
State of the Association | Howard Anderson, Chair, HM Board of Directors [Read Howard's remarks]
Election of Officers and Directors | JJ Haywood, Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
Election of Officers and Directors | JJ Haywood, Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
Note: Only the main contact of a member organization is designated to vote. If you the voting member in attendance, you will find a small card with a member seal inserted into your nametag. Please use this to hold up as you place your vote on the slate of officers and directors.
Slate of Directors and Officers
2023 Officers
Directors | Terms ending in 2025
- Chair | Cathy Bovard | Director of Operations | D’Amico Catering
- Vice Chair | Scott Krause | Vice President | Sand Hospitality
- Immediate Past Chair | Howard Anderson | Vice President | Odyssey Resorts
- Treasurer | Ron Rykken | Owner | Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats
- Secretary | Tony Boen | Director of Operations | Grandma’s Restaurant Company
Directors | Terms ending in 2025
- Bill Godbe | General Manager | Element by Westin at Target Field (1st term)
- Branden Robinson | General Manager | South Pier Inn (incumbent)
- Cathy Bovard | Director of Operations | D’Amico Catering (incumbent)
- Colin Anderson | Corporate Account Manager | Ecolab (1st term)
- Joe Henry | Executive Director | Lake of the Woods Tourism (1st term)
- Karen Blacik | CFO/Business Operations, National Restaurant Lead | CliftonLarsonAllen (1st term)
- Paul Bugbee | Owner | Bug-Bee Hive Resort (1st term)
- Wesley Otto | Owner | Zanz Mexican Restaurant and Otto Media Group (1st term)
Incumbents
Directors | Terms ending in 2024
Directors | Terms ending in 2023
- Allison Fraser | General Manager | Hilton Minneapolis (1st term)
- Clair Nalezny | Co-owner | Cascade Vacation Rentals and Cascade Maintenance Services (1st term)
- David Benowitz | Owner | Craft & Crew Hospitality (1st term)
- Mindy Fredrikson | Owner | Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters (1st term)
- Robb Hall | VP, Hospitality Operations | Sherman Associates (1st term)
- Robert Kisabeth | Chief Operations Officer | TPI Hospitality (1st term)
- Ron Rykken | Owner | Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats (1st term)
- Tony Boen | Director of Operations | Grandma’s Restaurant Company (incumbent; filling 2-year term)
Directors | Terms ending in 2023
- Chuck Paton | President | Odyssey Resorts (1st term)
- Frank Soukup | Director of Marketing | Cote Family Destinations
- Howard Anderson | Vice President | Odyssey Resorts (incumbent; filling 1-year term)
- Karen Lamb | Sr. Relationship Manager | Heartland (1st term)
- Kent Letnes | Partner | Letnes Restaurant Group (1st term)
- Mari Harries | Owner | River City Eatery (1st term)
- Robbie Soskin | Co-Owner | yum! Kitchen and Bakery (1st term)
- Scott Krause | Vice President | Sand Hospitality (1st term)
Outgoing Board Members
We want to thank all of the outgoing board members for their contributions to the association.
- Brad Stelzer | Assistant Vice President, Global Hospitality | Ecolab
- Brent Frederick | Owner | Jester Concepts
- JJ Haywood | CEO | Pizza Lucé
- Joe DeRose | Owner | Riverside Resort
- Tom Frederick | Owner | Pub500
A Toast in Recognition and Celebration, presented by Martin Kappenman of Peters, Revnew, Kappenman & Anderson
Social Reception, sponsored by Society Insurance
5:45-7:30pm
Food Menu
- Wild Rice Walleye Cake with Tarragon Remoulade
- Spanikopita with Tzatiki
- Malaysian Chicken Satay with Curried Coconut Cream
- Beef Duxell Wellington with Horseradish Sour Cream
- Antipasti Array
- Breads and Spreads
- Sweets
Beverages - Cash Bar
Each attendee has received on complimentary drink ticket, courtesy of Society Insurance [inserted in name badge holder]
Each attendee has received on complimentary drink ticket, courtesy of Society Insurance [inserted in name badge holder]
Hospitality Minnesota Staff in Attendance
- Liz Rammer | CEO [Email]
- Ann Kirby | VP, Member and Community Engagement [Email]
- Cyndi Keesee | HMEF Administrative Coordinator [Email]
- Kristine Frederick | Finance and Operations Director [Email]
- Sam Adams | Membership Marketing Manager [Email]
- Therese Dillon | Member Data & Billing Manager [Email]
- Tony Burton | Communications Specialist [Email]