Elmer Coppoolse

Elmer Coppoolse has an extensive work experience spanning various industries. Elmer started their career as President & COO at Lancaster Hotels and Resorts in 1989, and later served as COO at SynXis from 1999 to 2003. In 2003, they became the CEO of EMCO Hospitality, Inc., a position they held until joining The Greenbrier in 2016 as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In addition to their roles in the hospitality sector, Elmer has served as Chairman of the World Cancer Research Fund (Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds NL) since 2008 and as Founder/CEO of HandHeld Hospitality LLC from 2012 to 2017. Elmer also held board positions at Mountain State University from 2006 to 2018, the University of Charleston in 2013-2014, and currently serves as the Director of Board of Governors at West Virginia University since 2017. Elmer was also the Principal of Snowball Web Management & Digital Marketing from 2009 to 2016.

Elmer Coppoolse has a diverse education history. Elmer began their educational journey by obtaining a Certificate in Hotel Finance from Cornell University in the year 1982. Prior to that, they pursued a Graduate degree in Marketing from the Netherlands Institute of Marketing between 1979 and 1981.

Before venturing into marketing, Elmer focused on honing their skills in the hospitality industry. Elmer attended Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne from 1974 to 1978, where they earned a BA in Hotel Administration, specializing in Hotel/Motel Administration and Management.

Although no specific dates are provided, it is also mentioned that Elmer attended a school called EHL, without any details about degrees or fields of study.