On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Melissa Kaiser, CEO of DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, to discuss the unique challenges faced by an organization that primarily caters to children.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Tom Gallagher, General Manager at Columbus Country Club. We discuss the ways Tom’s style of communication strengthens his team.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Bradd O’Brien, President of Howl at the Moon, an entertainment bar specializing in live musical performances.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined for an inspiring conversation with Jeff Crabiel, Area General Manager at The Westin Nashville / Bobby Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. 

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Kent Johnson, General Manager/COO of Baltimore Country Club, for an inspiring conversation about his employee-centric organization. Listening to this conversation makes it clear why the BCC is regularly found on “Best Places to Work” lists year after year. 

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Ramon Reyes, General Manager at Omni Atlanta Hotel. Ramon has an infectious spirit when it comes to talking about the hospitality industry, and he brings over 25 years of experience to the conversation.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jeremy Goodman, President & CEO at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Bruce Harkey, president and CEO at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a botanical landmark and cultural attraction in Columbus, Ohio. The park offers exceptional plant collections and gardens, seasonal art- and nature-based exhibitions, and a dynamic array of educational opportunities and special events for visitors of all ages.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Roger Igo, President and CEO at the Bell Tower Group in Houston, Texas. The Bell Tower on 34th is the region’s leading venue for hosting weddings and other special events. 

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, Leah Rossi, assistant general manager at Wyndham Destinations in Austin, Texas, joins me to talk about her career in the hospitality industry and how she values the human element when it comes to dealing with her team members. She also shares a fascinating story about resilience, which involves two hurricanes ten days apart, among other challenges.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, Mike Hogan, general manager at Cincinnati Marriott Northeast, joins me to talk about his career in the hospitality industry, the effect the pandemic has had on business, and his philosophy on finding, hiring, and retaining top talent.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, Juan Fernandez, general manager of 21c Nashville Museum hotel, joins me to talk about his lifelong career in the hospitality industry.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, host Chris Cano is joined by Leah Fields-Nester, Assistant General Manager at Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, host Chris Cano welcomes Jelle Vandenbroucke, General Manager at JW Marriott Houston Downtown, to talk about his career path and his philosophy on leadership development of his managers and staff.

On this episode of the Hospitality Leaders podcast, host Chris Cano welcomes Chef Scott Craig, Director of Culinary Operations, Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Welcome to the Hospitality Leaders podcast with host Chris Cano. Each episode of the podcast will feature insightful conversations with leaders in the hospitality, event, and food service industries.