Ellen M. Ingersoll is a distinguished finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and attractions sectors. She began her career as a financial analyst at Marriott International, where she advanced to senior roles managing multimillion-dollar budgets for luxury resorts. Ellen earned her MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Finance from Cornell University, equipping her with a deep expertise in strategic financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and operational efficiency. Prior to her tenure at Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, she served as CFO for a regional entertainment conglomerate, where she spearheaded a successful IPO that boosted shareholder value by 150%. As Chief Financial Officer at Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality from 2016 to 2023, Ellen was instrumental in transforming the company's financial landscape. She oversaw the financing and integration of high-profile attraction acquisitions, including immersive experiential venues that expanded the portfolio across North America. Under her guidance, the company achieved record revenues, growing from $250 million to over $450 million annually, while optimizing costs through advanced data analytics and sustainable investment strategies. Her initiatives also enhanced cash flow management during the COVID-19 downturn, ensuring operational resilience and positioning Pursuit for post-pandemic dominance. Ellen’s achievements include the 2021 Hospitality Financial Executive of the Year award from the International Association of Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals. Now serving as a strategic advisor to Pursuit and board member for several industry startups, she continues to champion innovation and fiscal prudence in attractions and hospitality.