PORTLAND, Oregon (September 6, 2018) – Today The Duniway, A Hilton Hotel announces the appointment of Ryan Kunzer to General Manager. With over six years of General Manager experience, Kunzer is responsible for devising all capital expenditures including revenue management, team building and delivering a business strategy to increase quality and efficiency of overall operations. Kunzer’s enthusiastic and result-oriented approach provides effective leadership with a focus on innovation, increased revenues and creating an unsurpassable luxury guest experience, to support the nearly two-year-old property in the heart of downtown Portland.
Prior to his role at The Duniway, Kunzer spent 14 years at Kimpton Hotels in both Portland and Chicago. As General Manager for Hotel Monaco Portland, Kunzer led several initiatives to support the local community and the hotel’s staff, landing him a score of 91 on the Employee Opinion Survey, a five-point increase from the year prior. Kunzer also acted as the General Manager for RiverPlace Hotel in Portland, during which time he managed an extensive renovation, a rebrand of the property and two ownership changes. Kunzer plans to continue these efforts at The Duniway offering a “Run with the GM” program, providing an opportunity for team building among the property’s staff. It is Kunzer’s passion for both people and excellence that have earned him continued success as a General Manager.
“Ryan is a welcome addition to The Duniway team. His ability to build cohesive relationships has resulted in a track record that exceeds goals, boosts sales and increases revenue while maintaining peak levels of guest service,” says Eric Walter, complex General Manager of Hilton Portland Downtown and the Duniway Hotel. “He demonstrates a commitment to leadership and we welcome his expertise. More importantly, he embodies a sense of place and will help Duniway guests understand the ethos of Portland and our hotel.”
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Kunzer earned his Hospitality Management degree from The Ohio State University. In 2002, he moved to Portland to work at the Hilton Executive Tower, the property that later converted to The Duniway, and triumphantly returns to bring his career full circle.
Kunzer currently resides in Portland with his family and is passionate about giving back to the local Portland community with plans to start a Care Committee for employees who share the same passion. Kunzer’s hobbies include spending time with his two daughters and supporting the “Keep Portland Weird” agenda. In true Portland spirit, he lived in a transparent bubble dome in Pioneer Square while on live Webcam for three days.
