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Hospitality & Event Venue Management in the Twin Cities

Morrissey Hospitality provides experienced event planning and hospitality management in the Twin Cities for event venues and entertainment centers.

We partner with owners and operators to deliver seamless, successful events, thoughtful guest experiences, reliable operational support behind the scenes.

Our events team brings structure, creativity, and hospitality expertise to every stage of the process. From early planning through execution, we focus on the details that matter most, ensuring events run smoothly for hosts, guests, and venue teams alike. With experience supporting events of all sizes, we understand how strong operations and attentive service come together to create memorable gatherings.

At the core of our work is a commitment to consistency, accountability, and care. We support event venues in the Twin Cities with practical leadership and systems that allow teams to perform confidently while delivering the high standards guests expect.

Hospitality & Event Venue Management Services in the Twin Cities

Morrissey Hospitality supports entertainment centers and event venues in the Twin Cities with comprehensive short- and long-term hospitality management services.

Event Center Operations Management

We oversee day-to-day and long-term Twin Cities event center operations, including staffing coordination, scheduling, vendor oversight, and event execution.

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Culinary & Beverage Transformation

Our culinary teams support food and beverage programs designed to balance quality, efficiency, and service flow for groups and events of all sizes.

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Marketing & Promotions

We manage marketing strategy, content, digital media, and promotions to support event bookings, brand visibility, and venue positioning for event centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Design, Development & Pre-Opening Strategy

We guide event venues through concept development, operational design, and launch planning to ensure spaces are functional, flexible, and guest-ready.

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Financial & Payroll Services

We provide reporting, payroll coordination, forecasting, and financial oversight to support clear visibility and informed decision-making for event venues in the Twin Cities.

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Information Technology & Support

We support event technology systems including booking tools, payment processing, and on-site systems, with ongoing technical guidance and training.

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Human Resources & Employee Engagement

We assist with recruitment support, training, compliance guidance, and employee engagement to help event venues in the Twin Cities build reliable teams.

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Purchasing & Procurement

We leverage vendor relationships and purchasing efficiencies to support cost control and consistent quality for event operations.

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Sales & Revenue Management

We create pricing and revenue strategies that support event bookings, optimize space utilization, and drive sustainable venue performance for event centers in the Twin Cities.

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Let’s Talk Hospitality & Event Center Management in the Twin Cities

Want to learn more about hospitality and event center management services in Minneapolis with Morrissey Hospitality? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation or call 651.221.0815 today!

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Frequently Asked Questions: Hospitality & Event Center Management in Minneapolis

What does event center and hospitality management in the Twin Cities include?

With Morrissey Hospitality, event venue and hospitality management includes operational oversight, staffing coordination, food and beverage services, guest experience planning, and on-site execution for events and venues.

Does Morrissey Hospitality manage event centers or individual events?

Morrissey Hospitality supports event centers in the Twin Cities with ongoing management and operational leadership, rather than acting as a one-time event planner.

What types of event centers in the Twin Cities do you work with?

We partner with event and entertainment centers, hospitality venues, and mixed-use spaces that host weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and large-scale events in the Twin Cities.

How does hospitality management improve event execution?

Strong hospitality management creates consistency across staffing, systems, and service standards, helping events run smoothly while enhancing the guest experience.

Can you support both public events and private booking?

Yes, we can! Our services are designed to support a wide range of event types, including private celebrations, corporate events, and large public gatherings.

Why work with a Twin Cities hospitality management company?

Local expertise provides insight into event venue operations, staffing markets, regulations, and guest expectations specific to the Twin Cities event landscape.

Richard Dobransky

President & CEO

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 Vice President

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.

Paula Soderberg

Vice President of Human Resources

Paula is a results-driven professional with comprehensive and extensive human resources experience. She is well-versed in labor relations, employee relations, retention, training and development, HRIS, compensation and benefit management, domestic and international recruiting, job description development, HR audits, unemployment hearings, worker’s compensation claim management, and risk and safety management. She is also well versed in Def Leppard — so don’t mention the band unless you want her to talk your ear off.

Paula’s experience helps her foster an optimal working environment through development and deployment of new strategies in recruiting, onboarding, training, job description and standards, benefit administration, and employee development. She is a versatile and motivated leader, with proven communication and organizational skills. She is practical, articulate, and creative with a demonstrated ability to solve difficult issues.

Paula started in hospitality while a teenager at her family’s restaurant in Stillwater, MN. She continued to work FOH positions while in college pursuing her HR degree (don’t ever let her work BOH. She can’t cook…at all.) She understands operations, allowing her to support management and coach employees effectively. She also has held many HR management roles within healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, and government, but hospitality is her home.

Keith Reardon

Vice President

Keith is a hospitality management professional with 30+ years of experience leading food & beverage operations for hotels, restaurants, golf courses, and sports & entertainment facilities. His peers describe him as a high-capacity, intuitive, creative, thoughtful, and disciplined leader. With years of industry knowledge and experience in multifaceted hospitality environments, he routinely demonstrates strength in strategically building high-performance teams, resulting in stable revenues and profits.

Before joining Morrissey Hospitality, Keith held positions with Ritz Carlton Hotels in Palm Springs, before moving on to Centerplate, where he operated the Colorado Convention Center and opened Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. Keith’s passion is restaurant and kitchen design and construction. He recently completed the design and construction of all the hospitality components at Morrissey’s newest location, Tattersall Distillery in River Falls, Wisconsin. Keith is active in the Twin Cities community, serving as Treasurer on the Executive Committee for the Hospitality Minnesota’s Educational Foundations Board, and as an advisor to Visit Saint Paul.

Johnessa Hardyman

Vice President of Finance

Johnessa has always had a passion for finance and accounting. She started her career in community banking and completed her bachelor’s degree in accounting before finding a passion for hospitality in 2012 at The Saint Paul Hotel. Johnessa spent two years working onsite at The Saint Paul Hotel before transitioning to the Morrissey Hospitality Shared Services Office.

Johnessa Hardyman brings over a decade of expertise in hospitality finance to her role as Vice President of Finance at Morrissey Hospitality. Since joining the company in 2012, she has held key leadership positions, including Senior Accountant, Controller, and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Johnessa’s extensive experience spans budgeting and forecasting, cash management, internal and external audits, system transitions, and acquisitions.

With a Master of Science in Accountancy from Saint Mary’s University, Johnessa excels at leveraging financial data to drive informed decision-making. She leads the accounting team with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and strategic planning, ensuring that financial insights translate into actionable business strategies. Passionate about financial forecasting, she thrives on analyzing how businesses actualize their projections and the impact on cash flow. Her deep understanding of both finance and hospitality makes her an invaluable asset to the organization and its clients.

Amy Houston

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

A Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) with a deep passion for hospitality, Amy blends creativity with strategic vision to build meaningful connections between brands and guests. Her expertise in brand development, campaign execution, and revenue-focused marketing continues to shape Morrissey Hospitality’s growth and industry leadership. Known for her empathetic leadership style, she fosters collaboration and inspires those around her to think bigger and work together to bring bold ideas to life.

Amy Houston brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, hospitality, and sales. Since joining Morrissey in 2020, she has led strategy for 18 independent brands, driving measurable success through data-driven campaigns and innovative storytelling. Under her leadership, the company has transformed its marketing operations, bringing services in-house and streamlining digital platforms to create a more cohesive, results-driven approach.

Callie Kiepke

Vice President of Operations

Callie Kiepke is Vice President of Operations for Morrissey Hospitality, bringing more than a decade of leadership experience across event venues, restaurants, and golf course operations. Known for building strong teams and implementing effective, scalable processes, she plays a key role in driving consistent performance across the organization.

Callie began her hospitality career at 18 and earned a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. After nearly ten years with TPC Twin Cities, she joined Morrissey Hospitality at Bunker Hills Event Center, where she advanced from Catering Sales Manager to Director of Catering and later General Manager. Under her leadership, Bunker Hills became one of the company’s top-performing properties.

In addition to her work at Bunker Hills and Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse, Callie has supported operations at Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse, played a key role in the opening of Dawn Manor, and is instrumental in strengthening private dining operations. As Vice President of Operations, she leads menu development, systems strategy, and process standardization, with a focus on continuous improvement and exceptional guest experiences.

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