Richard Shawn Ellis

SHAWN ELLIS is an international hotelier and co-founder of House of Tangram. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he built his career at premier properties including Sheraton's Hawaii luxury resorts, the Helmsley Palace in New York, and Paris Las Vegas. In 1999, he founded his own hospitality company, spending over a decade developing hotels and casinos with Native American tribes. A lifetime member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and an Advanced Sommelier, Ellis has dedicated his career to elevating the guest experience. He lives in Colorado with his wife Alexandra and their five sons.