"Own the values. Make it fun. Get it done!" ("OMG"). Columbia Hospitality's mission statement is a reflection of the culture established by founder and chairman John Oppenheimer, where everyone is empowered to think like a leader. This mission statement has guided the company to significant growth since its establishment in 1995. Today, Columbia Hospitality is a hospitality solutions provider and management company that oversees hotels, resorts, golf courses, residential buildings, and other distinct properties across North America, primarily in the Pacific Northwest. Uniquely, the majority of its property investors and partners are family businesses or owners of family businesses.
At this Legacy Series event, John and his children, Jeni Elam (Vice President, Consulting) and James Oppenheimer (Vice President, Business Development) discussed how the company has kept its mission alive, their plans for future growth, and working together as a family.