Richard GrahamAhead of the December 2017 unveiling of its design renovation, The Fontaine announces Richard Graham as general manager to oversee the 132-key boutique hotel located in the heart of Kansas City’s landmark Country Club Plaza District. An established leader with deep roots in the Kansas City hospitality scene, Graham brings more than a decade of boutique hotel experience to his role as general manager of The Fontaine. Graham is responsible for overseeing The Fontaine’s day-to-day operations as the hotel flows into its next chapter, in addition to ensuring the delivery of the refreshing, renewing hospitality experience travelers anticipate before arrival and remember long after departure. Most recently, Graham served as director of hotel operations at Kansas City’s Ameristar Hotel & Casino where he was responsible for the entire scope of hotel operations. He spent his decade prior at Hilton President Kansas City where he held executive leadership roles.