One idled Minnesota hotel-industry veteran opted for other work March 14, 2021 2:00pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Baheru Haile, an accomplished guy who moved to Minnesota from Ethiopia in 1978, likes to work.
Haile, the son of a subsistence farmer, first earned a GED through Minneapolis Public Schools. He studied with former Minnesota Twins star Tony Oliva, a Cuban immigrant.
Haile then worked up to two jobs as he earned degrees over six years in economics, international relations and a minor in accounting from the U in the 1980s.
Haile tried a desk job. But he likes connecting with people. He worked for a decade as a cabdriver. Then 25 years for a couple of Sheraton hotels, including the former Sheraton Midtown near the Midtown Exchange. He has worked every job, from concierge to night manager and accountant.