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Richard Coleman

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Principal CEO at American Resort Management
📍 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Richard Coleman is the CEO and a founder of American Resort Management, with over 25 years of leadership in the hospitality and amusement industries. He has been instrumental in over $1. 5B in development projects, specializing in hotels, resorts, and waterparks. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science from Mercyhurst University.

As a frequent lecturer, he focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative staff training and motivation programs he personally developed. He is known for his expertise in public/private partnerships and securing non-traditional financing for large-scale attraction projects.

Unique fact: Richard holds certifications as both a Certified Hotel Administrator and a Certified Ride Inspector for the State of Pennsylvania.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Principal CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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Waterpark Development
He is leading the development of multiple new, large-scale indoor waterpark resorts, including recently announced projects in Colorado and Nebraska.
Guest Experience
He created proprietary training programs like the “Aloha Spirit” to empower staff and ensure a superior guest experience is central to his operations.
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Career

Work history

5-2019
Principal CEO
American Resort Management
6-2006
Principal & Senior Vice President of Development & Operations
American Resort Management
7-1995 - 5-2005
Director of Operations
Scott Enterprises
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Mercyhurst University
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