Experienced Hospitality Chief Operating Officer | Interim & Fractional COO | Leading Growth, Transformation, Turnarounds & Complex Operations
Experienced executive leadership for consequential moments in hospitality organizations.
With more than 50 years of operating and executive leadership experience, I work with owners, CEOs, boards and leadership teams navigating growth, transformation, leadership transition, organizational change, major openings and complex operating challenges.
Through BUCK Hospitality, I provide Interim and Fractional COO leadership and serve as a senior operating partner—bringing experienced judgment, organizational leadership and operating discipline to situations where the right executive leadership can make a meaningful difference.
Plan with Purpose. Lead with Direction.
BUCK Hospitality works with:
Restaurant Groups · Cultural Institutions · Private Clubs · Catering & Event Companies · Hotels & Resorts · Multi-Unit Hospitality Businesses · Real Estate & Hospitality Developers
Values
Integrity · Excellence · Continuous Improvement · Teamwork · Innovation · Accountability · Authentic Hospitality
Mission
Our mission is to lead hospitality excellence, growth, and profitability through leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver and execute dynamic, accountable plans — meeting and exceeding client expectations.
Vision
To build exceptional and enduring hospitality organizations where strong leadership, engaged teams and operational excellence come together to strengthen the brand and deliver an exceptional guest experience. To develop people, build confidence and pride, and create organizations that continue to prosper long after our work is complete.
Services
BUCK Hospitality provides experienced executive operating leadership to owners, CEOs, boards and leadership teams facing important periods of growth, change or complexity.
Engagements may include:
Interim & Fractional COO Leadership
Operational Assessments & Organizational Alignment
Turnaround & Transformation Leadership
Leadership Team Assessment, Development & Recruitment
Strategic Planning & Business Expansion
Pre-Opening & Transition Leadership
P&L and Operating Performance
Owner, CEO & Board Advisory
I work alongside owners and leadership teams to establish direction, strengthen the organization, build accountability and develop the people and operating structure required for lasting performance.
Community Leadership
Paul's commitment to leadership extends into the community. He serves as President of SoCal Squash, the official Southern California district of US Squash, where he leads efforts to grow participation, strengthen the squash community and develop programs and partnerships throughout Southern California, including initiatives leading toward the LA28 Olympic Games.
Paul also serves on the Advisory Board of Access Youth Academy Los Angeles, supporting its work to expand opportunities for young people through squash, education, mentoring and personal development.