John Lombardo, CHA is a senior consultant with Certified Catering Consultants and is a veteran hospitality industry executive. His successful career includes managing privately-owned businesses and four- and five-star level corporate hotel properties. A combination of practical skills honed by opening and turning around properties ranging from locations in Maui, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and elsewhere across the continental U.S., combined with a degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration provide John with a unique ability to understand many facets of hospitality. His additional experience owning several hospitality businesses complements his overall understanding of how to address the challenges that owners and managers face today. John can also communicate effectively to Spanish-speaking staff.