Richard Cassara

Richard Cassara has over 25 years of experience in hotel and resort operations. Currently, they serve as the Chief Operations Officer for Cove Communities, where they focus on hiring and retaining talented teammates who align with the company's culture. Prior to this, they worked as the Division Vice President for Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors, where they created transformative outdoor experiences for guests. Richard also served as the Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations for Banyan Investment Group, where they exceeded stakeholder expectations of investment returns. Before that, Richard was the Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations for Naples Hotel Group and the Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations/Vice President of Operations for Zealandia Holding Co. Richard began their career at Wyndham Destinations, where they managed the regional portfolio and oversaw financial and operational aspects. Richard also has experience as the Managing Director of Resort Operations/Development for HorseShoe Resort, where they planned and developed a large mix-use resort. Additionally, they worked as a Regional/Area General Manager for Sunterra Resorts/RPM Management. Throughout their career, Richard has consistently sought to provide exceptional service and create memorable experiences for guests.

Richard Cassara completed their Licensing Certification in Florida Real Estate Practices and Principles at IFREC - Florida Real Estate in 2020. Richard'seducation history also includes studying Business Administration and Marketing at State University of New York Cortland, but no degree information is provided.