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Bret Matteson is a seasoned hospitality executive with a proven track record of driving growth and success in the luxury hotel and resort sectors. As Principal at Morgan Chandler Hospitality Consultants, he leverages his expertise in strategic planning, team building, and budgeting to deliver high-impact results. With a background in investment and development, Bret has advised on numerous luxury hotel and resort projects, including mixed-use developments and commercial real estate ventures. Throughout his career, Bret has held senior leadership positions at top hospitality companies, including Columbia Hospitality, The Elliott Hotel Seattle, and Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. He has also served as General Manager, Executive Assistant Manager/Food and Beverage Director, and VP/Partner at various establishments. Bret's expertise spans hotels, restaurants, and resorts, with a focus on forecasting, budgeting, and team building. Bret holds a BS in Business-Finance from San Diego State University, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence. With extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Bret brings a unique perspective and skillset to his clients and projects.

Experience

    • Principal
      • Feb 2024 - Present
      • Greater Seattle Area

  • Legends Fund I
    • United States
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Feb 2024 - Present
      • United States

      Investing, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction and operation of domestic and international (i) luxury hotel and resort projects, (ii) mixed-use developments which include hospitality, residential, retail, restaurants, affordable housing, workforce housing, condominiums, manufacturing facilities, and entertainment, and (iii) other commercial real estate projectsInvesting, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction and operation of domestic and international (i) luxury hotel and resort projects, (ii) mixed-use developments which include hospitality, residential, retail, restaurants, affordable housing, workforce housing, condominiums, manufacturing facilities, and entertainment, and (iii) other commercial real estate projects

  • Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp.
    • New York, New York, United States
    • President, Hotel Division
      • May 2015 - Jan 2024
      • New York, New York, United States

  • Columbia Hospitality
    • Seattle, Washington, United States
    • President
      • May 2001 - May 2015
      • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • The Elliott Hotel Seattle
    • Seattle, Washington, United States
    • General Manager
      • Aug 2000 - Feb 2001
      • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • New York Palace Hotel
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Executive Assistant Manager/Food and Beverage Director
      • 1998 - 2000
      • New York, New York, United States

  • Twin Palms Restaurants
    • Pasadena and Newport Beach CA
    • VP/Partner
      • 1995 - 1998
      • Pasadena and Newport Beach CA

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Executive Assistant Manager/Food and Beverage Director
      • 1992 - 1995

    • Banquet Director/Manager Tournant
      • 1991 - 1992

    • Assistant Director Of Food And Beverage
      • 1990 - 1991

    • Food and Beverage Manager/Manager Tournant
      • 1988 - 1990

  • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
    • Newport Beach, California, United States
    • Beverage Manager/Room Service Director/Food and Beverage Controller
      • 1986 - 1988
      • Newport Beach, California, United States

  • Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
    • Anaheim, California, United States
    • Assistant Director Of Food And Beverage/Food and Beverage Manager/Beverage Manager
      • 1984 - 1986
      • Anaheim, California, United States

Education

  • San Diego State University
    BS, Business- Finance

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