Rick Oelkers Cho

Rick Oelkers CHO, CHA, CHIA serves as the Managing Member and Lead Consultant at Wiregrass Hospitality Consultants since November 2023 and has been a Board Member/Secretary Treasurer for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center & Tourism Authority since January 2019. A professional bowler with the Professional Bowlers Association since January 1993, Rick has held various leadership positions in the hospitality industry, including General Manager roles at Empire Hospitality, La Quinta Inns & Suites, Rockin' Roll Bowlin', CGC Recreation, and Comfort Inn Conference Center. Rick is also a former Owner/Operator of Rick's Pro Shop, further showcasing a diverse career in bowling and hospitality. Educational credentials include a Professional Photographer Certification from the New York Institute of Photography and extensive military education through the Community College of the Air Force.