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Bill Cole is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations and event management within the hospitality and educational sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Columbia Hospitality since August 2016, Bill has recently held the role of Task Force Director of Food and Beverage at Sage Lodge in Montana, overseeing Front of House operations across three locations. Bill's tenure at the University of Idaho, beginning in 2000, includes serving as Executive Producer & Stage Manager for a significant annual music event featuring over 800 musicians and fulfilling the role of Program Advisor for the Student Adjudicated Performances. Bill previously worked as the General Manager at The Garden Lounge from July 2002 to May 2016, where responsibilities included managing customer service and staff training. Bill holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho, earned between 1994 and 2001.