OWA Announces New Property Manager

OWA Parks & Resort has announced Ken Leone as its new property manager, bringing decades of industry-leading experience in hospitality management, property development and revenue optimization. A Senior Global Hospitality Executive and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Leone has built a reputation as a transformational leader with a proven track record of designing, developing and managing award-winning hospitality destinations. He most recently served as managing director of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, an entertainment destination owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma City, where he oversaw the property from the construction phase through to its opening in 2025. This multimillion-dollar development project included a 100,000-ft² water park, 15 restaurants and 30,000 ft² of meeting space. “Leone’s strengths lie in creating service excellence environments, while his innovative approach will help support OWA’s continued mission to deliver memorable experiences for all its guests across its entertainment, lodging and dining offerings,” OWA said.