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11001 West 120th Avenue Tel: 303.376.6313
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The Founders
Rick Gabrielsen, President and CEOPassionate involvement and infinite horizons are what defines Rick Gabrielsen — be it as an industry leader admired by his peers for a reputation of peak performance, a trusted advisor and loyal business partner, or a compassionate community volunteer. With 30 years experience in hospitality management for a variety of corporate, independent and bank owned hotels, he is one of the foremost experts in asset management and operations of boutique hotels and limited service properties. Prior to forming Kupuna Hospitality, Rick held the position of Area Vice President for Hilton Worldwide, managing company-owned and or managed brands of Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites and Embassy Suites hotels in the Mountain — West region and Mexico. He has opened 12 hotels and has transitioned 15 new hotels in the past ten years, and was responsible for a combined portfolio of 60 locations, with consistent recognition for team results in RevPAR, IBFC growth, Guest Service and Team Member Loyalty.
Laurie Gabrielsen, Principal — Sales and AdministrationA veteran in the hospitality industry, Laurie Gabrielsen has dedicated her professional life to producing outstanding team results in hotel sales. Winner of CH&LA’s prestigious “Director of Sales & Marketing of the Year” Award early in her career, she was entrusted with the restructuring and leadership of a sales team to meet the altered needs of the 1,225-room Adam’s Mark Denver Hotel with its doubled rooms inventory and meeting space capacity. Her successful management style and commitment to excellence became self-evident, with her staff being awarded “Sales Team of the Year” for three consecutive years. Laurie also held Director of Sales positions at the Colorado Convention Center and the renowned Keystone Resort and Conference Center boasting 1,650 guestrooms and 100,000 sq.ft. of meeting space. ADVISORY COUNCIL
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