After attending Florida State University and serving in the Marine Corps in Vietnam, Dennis P. Rizzo began his long association with the hotel industry. He started in administration and Food and Beverage operations and rapidly progressed to become the youngest person to hold the position of General Manager with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, which included operating rock ‘n’ roll’s infamous and renowned Hyatt House, aka “The Riot House” on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. After leaving Hyatt, Dennis was appointed General Manager of the Le Baron Hotel in San Diego, where his accomplishments included redesigning and refurbishing the 415-room property and implementing new systems in Food and Beverage to create a more profitable operation. Based on his achievements, he was asked to serve simultaneously as the opening General Manager for the Le Baron in Buena Park, where he engineered a successful partnership with the adjacent Knott’s Berry Farm. Dennis finished his career in operations at the Le Baron in Buena Park and moved on to found Bentley Price Associates, Inc., which specializes in executive recruiting for the hospitality industry, and where he has served as President/CEO for over 48 years.

In addition to his responsibilities as President for HospitalityMatches, Frank is SVP/COO for Bentley Price Associates, Inc., where he has been recruiting for over 15 years. He is well-versed in upcoming and emerging technology in today’s recruiting world. Frank is a seasoned professional with expertise in casino gaming, resort and club management, restaurant management, and effective communication. Drawing from invaluable lessons learned from his father, a pioneer in the hospitality executive search realm, Frank has cultivated a robust network and sterling reputation within the industry. Beyond his professional pursuits, Frank is an avid surfer and golfer, embodying a commitment to a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle. Driven by a passion for connecting talented professionals with exceptional opportunities, Frank is dedicated to empowering hospitality businesses to flourish in an ever-evolving and competitive landscape.

As Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Steve Wynn’s companies for over 25 years, Arte is well known within many of Hospitality Matches’ target audiences. Arte brings a wide range of experience in hospitality personnel management to Hospitality Matches.

He has solid personal ties in the industry, giving HospitalityMatches instant access to a valuable pool of potential clients. He served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Steve Wynn’s gaming companies from 1983-2006, and opened their casinos in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Mississippi, and China. Arte retired from the gaming industry in November 2006 and began teaching and consulting with companies that want to learn more about startups, turnarounds, and management effectiveness.

Arte graduated from Cornell University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. He has received many awards for his work in Human Resources, community affairs, and education. He is currently President of Strategic Development Worldwide, Founder, a Partner at Tiny Classroom Training, and a Strategic Partner with Bentley Price Associates.