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Husson University’s Distinguished Business Speaker Series to Feature Sean Riley, President and CEO of Maine Course Hospitality Group

Published on: September 28, 2023

Sean Riley, president and CEO of Maine Course Hospitality Group, poses for a headshot. Riley wears a blue checkered suit with a white shirt and blue and white handkerchief. He poses in front of a grey backdrop.

BANGOR, MAINE – September 28, 2023 – The first installment of the Distinguished Business Speaker Series for the 2023-2024 academic year, sponsored by MMG Insurance Company, will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from noon to 1 pm in Husson University's Gracie Theatre and feature Sean Riley, president and CEO of Maine Course Hospitality Group.

Riley is a veteran of the hospitality industry, having spent five decades managing everything from small 19-room motels to multi-hotel companies that employ hundreds of associates. His career with Maine Course Hospitality Group began in 1989, when the company consisted of just one hotel and seven restaurants. Today, MCHG is comprised of 24 hotels and partners with third-party investors to help develop and manage hotel projects.

“Our company’s purpose is to positively impact lives," Riley said. "But it starts with each of us, from the CEO to the hardworking associates in our hotels. We can impact hundreds of thousands of lives in a year. I hope I can impact the lives within the Husson community during our discussion. Let’s learn from each other during our time together. I look forward to sharing about the people who impacted my life and what went into shaping my career.

In addition to his work at MCHG, Riley has served on several local and state hospitality and tourism boards. He presently sits on the Owner Advisory Councils for Hilton and Marriott, and serves as an incorporator with Androscoggin Bank.

“We are looking forward to hearing Sean’s leadership and career journey because hospitality is a great future pathway for students and an important economic driver where 1 in 7 jobs are in the hospitality and tourism sector in Maine,” Marie Hansen, JD, PhD, SHRM-SCP, dean of the  Husson University College of Business and New England School of Business, said.

Alumni and friends of Husson University can register online to reserve seating at this presentation. A link to the online registration form is available at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/NNFqHg?vid=10addy.

Members of the public are also welcome to attend this presentation. Gatherings like this provide residents of the greater Bangor area an opportunity to hear directly from influential members of the business community and government who affect our national, state and local economy. Every event in the Distinguished Business Speaker Series is free and open to the public.

The purpose of Husson University’s Distinguished Business Speaker Series is to educate students, alumni and community members on the challenges facing businesses and related professions. In addition, this series is designed to inspire those who will become our future leaders. Launched in September of 2021, in conjunction with the opening of Harold Alfond Hall, the new home of Husson University’s College of Business, this series includes dynamic speakers from a variety of disciplines ranging from banking, manufacturing, government and security, to agriculture, management, marketing, sports and more.

Husson University is the home of the largest College of Business in the state. Offering an array of undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and certificates that can be taken on campus, on site or online, the College of Business is dedicated to providing students with an education that leads to career success, regardless of whether they choose to work in the public sector; the private and corporate sector; or for non-profit organizations. Courses in the College of Business offer students the opportunity for experiences where they “learn by doing.”  For more information about Husson University’s College of Business visit https://www.husson.edu/college-of-business/.

MMG-Logo-Tag-Black-01.jpgSponsor MMG Insurance Company, headquartered in Presque Isle, Maine, is a regional property and casualty insurance company with operations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. With roots dating back to 1897 and a history rich in growth, MMG has earned consistent regional and national recognition for superior service, ease of doing business, and as a best place to work. Today, the company writes in excess of $250 million in premiums in partnership with more than 220 Independent Agencies across more than 580 locations.

For 125 years, Husson University has shown its adaptability and strength in delivering educational programs that prepare future leaders to handle the challenges of tomorrow through innovative undergraduate and graduate degrees. With a commitment to delivering affordable classroom, online and experiential learning opportunities, Husson University has come to represent a superior value in higher education. The hallmarks of a Husson education include advanced knowledge delivered through quality educational programs in business; health and education; pharmacy studies; science and humanities; as well as communication. According to an analysis of tuition and fees by U.S. News & World Report, Husson University is one of the most affordable private colleges in New England. For more information about educational opportunities that can lead to personal and professional success, visit Husson.edu.