Elaine Hartline

Elaine Hartline is an accomplished hospitality professional currently serving as the Director of Hotel Openings + Transitions at Aparium Hotel Group since December 2017. In this role, Elaine leads pre-opening activities, ensuring seamless hotel operations while analyzing key financial metrics and overseeing successful staff transitions. Prior experience includes positions such as Director of Food and Beverage at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager Hotel, showcasing a strong background in food and beverage management. Earlier roles at MGM Resorts International and Wolfgang Puck further solidified expertise in operational efficiency and team leadership. Elaine holds dual Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Political Science and Government and Sociology from the University of Utah.