David Dougherty Jr.

David Dougherty Jr. serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Spring Cafe Aspen in New York City, a position held since March 2024, overseeing the expansion of an established organic vegetarian dining experience founded in 2013. Prior roles include Executive Director of Operations at The Pier Sixty Collection from August 2021 to March 2024 and Hotel & Club Project Manager at Cipriani from January 2018 to August 2021, which involved managing the pre-opening of CASA CIPRIANI and directing service operations at Cipriani Wall Street. Additional experience encompasses positions such as Catering Sales Manager at The Plaza Hotel, Banquet Event Manager at Pier Sixty, and various managerial roles at Chelsea Piers. David Dougherty Jr.'s career is marked by several accolades, including multiple Manager of the Quarter awards and recognition as MVP of Chelsea Piers. Education includes attendance at Penn State University and an extensive academic background through the Department of Defense Education Activity in Europe and Asia.