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Portland Spirit Leadership Transition
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Portland Spirit is entering a new era as co-founder Daniel Yates steps down from day-to-day leadership after 32 years, handing the reins to longtime executive Dennis Corwin, who brings 40 years of hospitality experience. Mindy Dean-Caldwell, a 26-year veteran, takes over as General Manager, overseeing operations and culinary. Yates remains on the board and is focused on growth, including a new waterfront restaurant. The company is also planning a major ship upgrade within five years, signaling its strongest position ever. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72b5beab0cd59643