Green Team

Douglas Verner, Vice President, General Counsel - Mr. Verner has been in the hospitality industry since 1984 as in-house counsel to several hotel and food service companies. Mr. Verner is responsible for the “our Planet” program, Guest Services’ environmental management program. He is also responsible for all legal matters, including compliance with environmental laws, for all Guest Services’ operations.

Mr. Verner has been the owner’s representative during the construction of Guest Services’ new $40 million, 215,000 square foot, LEED – registered produce distribution Warehouse. He has developed  “our Planet” training, established new environmental initiatives such as the Award for Conserving Energy, and produces the annual “our Planet” program report.

Mr. Verner earned his bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in 1976, and his juris doctor degree from the University of Oregon in 1981.

“Being environmentally friendly is like being safe; all it takes is some awareness.  We just need to remember it’s not 1990 anymore.”