Patrick CornelissenCornelissen, 38, began his hospitality career at age 16, working in various restaurants in his native Belgium. He has traveled to more than 40 countries and 23 states. During his studies, he has received a summa cum laude Swiss Diploma from the Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Marbella, Spain, and graduated from Endicott College with a master's in business administration. He has also taught a variety of courses at Endicott's School of Hospitality Management. He's the present chairman of the North of Boston Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and the outgoing director of operations for the Event and Conferencing Department at Endicott College. In 2014, he was awarded the outstanding individual achievement award for the Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors. He helped develop Misselwood at Endicott College into a top venue for weddings and functions on the North Shore, and founded the Misselwood Concours d'Elegance premier classic car show.