Our Team
Columbia Hospitality International’s leadership team has a wide range of backgrounds and abilities unique in the hospitality arena. These leaders provide direction to a team of hospitality professionals charged with implementing innovative, ROI-driven solutions for properties seeking a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing hospitality environment.
John Oppenheimer
John is the founder and CEO of Columbia Hospitality, and has over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality business. He is the founder of CRG Events, one of the largest event planning companies in the western US, and is also a founding partner of Cruise Terminals of America. Learn more >>
Bret Matteson
As President of Columbia Hospitality, Bret is an established hotelier and restaurateur, with expertise that draws from over 20 years of extensive hospitality experience. Earlier in his career, Bret opened luxury hotels around the world for both Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. Learn more >>
Lenny Zilz
Lenny is Columbia Hospitality’s Vice President of Operations, and a highly respected hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience in the development, pre-opening and management of luxury and upscale properties. Learn more >>
Luís Brito da Mana
Luís earned his law degree from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) in 1996. In that same year he joined a Big Five consulting firm and Portugal’s market leader, where he advised clients on tax matters, with a special focus on cross-border transactions. Learn more >>
José Manuel Brito da Mana Ramalhão Fortunato
José Manuel is a Director and member of both the Executive Committee of MSF SGPS, and MSF TUR.IM SGPS., a sub-holding of the MSF Group dealing in tourism and real estate. He is also Chairman of the Board of Neocivil – Construções do Algarve. Learn more >>
Martinho Fortunato
Martinho is an Engineer with an MBA in General Management and a Post-graduation in Golf Course Management. A graduate of the Advanced Marina Management School, he has been a CMM (Certified Marina Manager) since May 2005. Learn more >>
Lisbon Office
Natura Towers
Rua Frederico nº 37 - Alto da Faia
1600-468 Lisboa
Phone: +351 217 527 300
Email: chi@columbiahospitalityinternational.com
Seattle Office
2223 Alaskan Way, Ste 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-239-1800
Email: info@columbiahospitality.com
