Howard Wright

Howard Wright is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the hospitality and aviation industries. As the Founder and CEO of Seattle Hospitality Group since January 2002, Wright has successfully grown the company to $100 million in revenue by investing in iconic Pacific Northwest brands such as Kenmore Air and Ethan Stowell Restaurants. In addition to these ventures, Wright serves on the boards of multiple companies, including Pike Brewing Co., Kenmore Air Harbor, MTRWestern, and the Space Needle. Wright's background also includes a 17-year career at Delta Airlines, where advancements led to the role of captain, and ownership of Renton Aviation, a leading Cessna Aircraft retailer. Educationally, Wright holds an OPM from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Latin American Studies from Washington State University.