Connie Schlichting

Connie Schlichting is a Director of Operations for Kinseth Hospitality, overseeing a portfolio of full-service hotel properties in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. In her role, she works closely with her General Managers, Director of Sales, and Food & Beverage Managers to ensure financial success for Kinseth, Investors, and managing partners. Her passion is taking an immersive hands-on approach and teaching by example all while sharing her vast knowledge with her properties.

Her educational background includes over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry working across several brands including Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. During this time Connie has worked every aspect of the business with an especially strong skillset in operations, and food and beverage. At the start of her career with Kinseth, she was tasked with opening several Bennigan’s locations including overseeing construction and operations of each of the facilities. From there she transitioned into a Regional Food & Beverage Director overseeing 6 Bennigan’s restaurants as well as hotel banquet operations. During her tenure, she also became a General Manager of duel hotel properties. During her career, she has received many accolades including both General Manager and Food & Beverage manager of the year awards for three different hotels and brands.

Knowledgeable in many areas including but not limited to hotel demolition, renovation, and new build hotel projects, Connie’s experience ranges from hotel management and leadership to extensive food and beverage, and restaurant experience. Her attention to detail and vast knowledge of the industry sets her apart and makes her a great asset to the Kinseth team.

Connie graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas with a BA in Education and minor in Psychology/ Sociology.