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Hospitality and Hotel Management in the Twin Cities

Morrissey Hospitality provides experienced, full-service hospitality and hotel management across the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.

With more than 30 years of industry experience, we partner with independent hotels, restaurants, event venues, and mixed-use hospitality concepts to strengthen operations, elevate guest experiences, and drive long-term performance.

Our team brings a practical, hands-on approach to hospitality management in the Twin Cities, combining operational leadership, financial discipline, and strategic insight. From daily operations to long-term growth planning, we understand the complexity of hospitality businesses and how to manage them with consistency, care, and accountability.

As a vertically integrated hospitality management company, Morrissey Hospitality supports every stage of the business lifecycle. We work with a wide range of ownership groups, offering the depth of services and industry expertise needed to operate efficiently, adapt to changing markets, and protect brand integrity.

Our Hospitality Management Services

With a comprehensive catalog of hospitality and hotel management services in the Twin Cities, we help our partners deliver exceptional guest experiences while achieving measurable business results.

Operations Management

We provide hands-on operational leadership across staffing, payroll coordination, inventory, reservations, event execution, and long-term planning to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly and strategically.

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Culinary & Beverage Transformation

Our culinary and beverage teams develop competitive, efficient F&B programs that balance fresh ideas with proven techniques, aligning menus with guest expectations and operational realities.

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Marketing & Promotions

Our in-house marketing team manages strategy, creative, public relations, content, digital media, events, and promotions to drive demand, protect brand integrity, and build lasting guest loyalty.

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Design, Development & Pre-Opening Strategy

From concept through opening day, we guide operational design, branding, positioning, and launch planning to ensure each hospitality concept is both compelling and financially sound.

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Financial & Payroll Services

We deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, payroll, and financial planning to support informed decision-making, stronger controls, and sustainable growth.

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Information Technology & Support

Our IT team supports secure, reliable systems across reservations, payments, and guest-facing technology, with ongoing maintenance, cybersecurity, and staff training.

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Human Resources & Employee Engagement

We support recruitment, retention, compliance, and training, helping partners build strong teams, improve engagement, and maintain high operational standards.

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Purchasing & Procurement

Through group purchasing power and established vendor relationships, we help control costs, maintain quality standards, and improve inventory efficiency.

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Sales & Revenue Management

We use market data and targeted strategies to optimize pricing, occupancy, and revenue performance while enhancing the overall guest experience.

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Let’s Talk Hospitality Management in the Twin Cities

Interested in hospitality and hotel management services in the Twin Cities? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation or call 651.221.0815 today!

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Frequently Asked Questions: Hospitality & Hotel Management in the Twin Cities

What does a hospitality management company do?

A hospitality management company like Morrissey Hospitality can provide short-term consulting and/or long-term partnership. Hospitality management companies often oversee operations, financial performance, staffing, marketing, and long-term strategy for hotels, resorts, restaurants, golf courses, event centers, and entertainment venues to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction.

What types of properties does Morrissey Hospitality manage?

Morrissey Hospitality works with independent hotels, restaurants, event venues, entertainment centers, and mixed-use hospitality concepts across the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest.

How is hotel management different from restaurant management?

Hotel management in the Twin Cities focuses on lodging operations, occupancy, and guest services, while restaurant management centers on food, beverage, staffing, and service execution.

Do you offer full-service hospitality management or consulting only?

We offer both full-service hospitality and hotel management in the Twin Cities as well as short-term consulting, development support projects, and pre-opening strategy based on each client’s needs.

Why work with a hospitality management company in the Twin Cities?

Local expertise means deeper market insight, stronger regional relationships, and a better understanding of Twin Cities labor, regulatory, and guest expectations.

Can Morrissey Hospitality improve performance without changing our concept?

Yes. Many of our engagements focus on operational improvements, financial discipline, and leadership support while preserving the existing brand and concept.

When should an owner/operator consider hiring a hospitality management company?

Owners and operators often engage hospitality management during growth phases, leadership transitions, operational challenges, or new development — especially when they want experienced oversight without managing daily operations themselves.

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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