RICHARD BARTELL

PRESIDENT & CEO, BARTELL HOTELS

Richard Bartell is president and CEO at Bartell Hotels, a family-owned lodging business. Bartell joined the company in 1980 alongside his father and founder, Lee, who transitioned the family to the lodging industry in 1967 after a successful career as a radio station owner. Bartell's hotels include The Pacific Terrace Hotel, Humphreys Half Moon Inn (and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay outdoor music venue) and The Dana on Mission Bay. Bartell is chairman of the San Diego Tourism Marketing District.