Yogi Hutsen

Yogi Hutsen currently serves as Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President at Columbia Hospitality. With a background in various managerial roles at reputable hotel chains such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and ITT Sheraton, Yogi brought their company Coastal Hotels to merge with Columbia Hospitality. This merger with a longtime friend and competitor, John Oppenheimer, aims to enhance client and associate service. Yogi's career spans several decades in the hospitality industry, with a degree from Indiana University Bloomington.