Specialized Services
BPA Consulting: Advancing Human Resources Excellence in Hospitality
For nearly 50 years, Bentley Price Associates (BPA) has been the premier executive search partner to the hospitality industry. As trusted advisors to owners, boards, and senior leadership teams, we have spent decades discussing the business practices required to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
Those conversations revealed a consistent need: deeper support in building the HR systems, leadership capabilities, and organizational cultures that sustain long‑term success.
What We Do
BPA Consulting partners with clients to address the full range of Human Resources challenges and opportunities, including (but not limited to):
- Recruitment Strategies
- Pre‑Hire Assessments
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Executive Coaching
- Organizational Climate (Employee) Surveys
- Individual Assessments
- Personalized Developmental Training
- Management Training
- Organizational Design
- Compensation Program Design
- Internal Communication Program Design
- Culture of Excellence Development
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Specifications & Utilization
Our approach blends decades of hands‑on HR leadership with practical, real‑world solutions tailored to the unique demands of hospitality operations.
Who Leads the Practice
BPA Consulting is led by three long-tenured, highly respected Human Resources professionals with deep experience across hospitality, gaming, and entertainment:
Arte Nathan
As Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Steve Wynn’s companies for over 25 years, Arte is well known within many of Hospitality Matches’ target audiences. Arte brings a wide range of experience in hospitality personnel management to Bentley Price Associates Inc.
He has solid personal ties in the industry, giving Bentley Price Associates Inc. instant access to a valuable pool of potential clients. He served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Steve Wynn’s gaming companies from 1983-2006, and opened their casinos in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Mississippi, and China. Arte retired from the gaming industry in November 2006 and began teaching and consulting with companies that want to learn more about startups, turnarounds, and management effectiveness.
Arte graduated from Cornell University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. He has received many awards for his work in Human Resources, community affairs, and education. He is currently President of Strategic Development Worldwide, Founder, a Partner at Tiny Classroom Training, and a Strategic Partner with Bentley Price Associates.
David Carroll
David began his career in Human Resources during the 80’s in the airline industry with Continental and Southwest Airlines. He has over 30 years of Human Resources leadership experience in the Gaming industry at the senior level with Harrah’s Entertainment, Horseshoe Gaming, Wynn Resorts, and Seminole Hard Rock. David retired from Seminole Hard Rock after 13 years as its global head of HR.
Ellie Dahl
Experienced Senior Director of Human Resources with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Conflict Resolution, and Hospitality Industry. Strong human resources professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Business Administration and Management, General from Washington State University.
Together, they bring unmatched expertise in organizational leadership, talent strategy, culture development, and executive‑level HR advisory services.
Our Commitment
Just as BPA has set the standard for executive search for nearly half a century, BPA Consulting is committed to helping organizations build workplaces where people thrive, leaders grow, and cultures excel.