Strong Relationships,
Meaningful Results.
It’s All About The People
Connection is at the core of everything we do. Our relationships — whether with our guests, our employees or our partners — are built upon trust, stewardship, and understanding.
Morrissey Hospitality builds selective partnerships with other passionate hospitality entrepreneurs. We focus on common goals to help our partners achieve operational excellence and drive sustainable growth — one meal, one connection, one experience at a time.
Our Story
Morrissey Hospitality was founded in 1995 by Bill Morrissey. Bill believed that each and every interaction is an opportunity to create a meaningful moment. He brought that belief, and what he called “authentic hospitality,” to fruition with Morrissey Hospitality’s first partnership with The Saint Paul Hotel, a landmark destination in Minnesota.
Inspired by his commitment to meaningful hospitality, we continue to grow our portfolio and bring new concepts to fruition with integrity, intention, and authenticity. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you to deliver exceptional quality and industry-leading practices to your hospitality brand.
Our Values
At Morrissey Hospitality, we are a team of entrepreneurs and innovators. We balance our Midwestern values with a global mindset. We bring our core values to every brand, every partnership, and every community we serve.
Operate towards excellence
We built a diverse and successful portfolio by delivering consistent and impressive results. Our team focuses on overall operational excellence to drive performance, create brand loyalty, ensure longevity, and increase revenue.
Innovate with intention
We are a collection of independent brands built on trust and tradition. But that doesn’t mean we’re getting stale. Our teams innovate with intention, not experiment with abandon, to build concepts that are compelling, creative, and financially solvent.
Put people first
Connection is the key to longevity. At Morrissey, we invest in our people — our guests, our employees, our community members, and our hospitality partners. By putting people first, we enrich our communities and ensure sustainable success.
Care for our communities
Altruism and community engagement are among our founding principles. Our ongoing partnerships with Every Meal and Open Arms of Minnesota, as well as the annual Morrissey Hospitality Golf Tournament, reflect our commitment to philanthropy within our communities.
Our Team
Richard Dobransky
CEO
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Richard joined Morrissey Hospitality as President in 2018 and accepted the role of CEO in 2023. Under Richard’s leadership, the organization implemented best-in-class solutions to support its hotel, restaurant, and events venue portfolio. He spearheaded efforts to upgrade all internal systems, embrace automated workflows and data analysis, and streamline every aspect of the organization for real-time, accurate reporting and accountability.
Focusing next on the employee experience, Richard oversaw a restructuring of employee compensation to ensure that every Morrissey employee earns more than a living wage. With his team, he improved employee benefits packages and ushered in numerous new initiatives to reflect the needs of employees and promote better work-life balance.
Under Richard’s leadership, the Morrissey portfolio has grown from 5 to 18 owned and managed properties. He oversees a team of over 100 managers and 1,000+ employees, leads efforts to provide authentic hospitality experiences at every location, and is an active coach and mentor to many.
Well respected and highly regarded throughout his career, Richard enjoys annual recognition in the Minnesota Top 100 and Top 500 Business Leaders list, and was named among Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2026 Most Admired CEOs. He serves on the Board of Directors for Visit Saint Paul and The Downtown Saint Paul Alliance.
Richard intrinsically understands the communities he serves, helping to create hospitality concepts that serve as long-lasting, meaningful gathering spaces. He aims each day to make, do, and be better for Morrissey customers, employees, clients, partners, vendors, and community members alike.
Elizabeth Morrissey
Senior VP & Chief Growth Officer
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As Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer at Morrissey Hospitality, Elizabeth leads the company’s growth strategy with a focus on business development, strategic partnerships, and brand expansion. With nearly a decade of internal leadership experience and deep roots in hospitality, she drives new revenue opportunities, cultivates client relationships, and strengthens the company’s presence in new and existing markets.
Elizabeth began her career at The Saint Paul Hotel before taking on leadership roles at the Waldorf Astoria New York, Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, and Moet Hennessy. She returned to Morrissey Hospitality to help shape the company’s next chapter, progressing quickly from operations into business development. Her background spans hospitality operations, marketing, human resources, and sales strategy — making her uniquely positioned to scale the organization’s impact while preserving our guest-first, people-focused culture.
Elizabeth’s leadership is grounded in purposeful growth: building high-performing teams, elevating client brands, and delivering exceptional service across every property in the Morrissey Hospitality brand portfolio.
Let’s start planning your success
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