Maria Osmano, J.D.

Maria Osmano, J.D., Vice President of Operations & HR at Cicero Hospitality, initially joined the organization in 2014 as an executive assistant to the Vice President. Over the past nine years, Maria has demonstrated exceptional growth within the Cicero family, progressing through roles such as Human Resource Manager, HR Director, Operations Director, Accounting Manager, and Corporate Starbucks Lead, culminating in her current position as the company’s VP of Operations. Her relocation to the Chicagoland area in 2016 coincided with Cicero’s expansion, where she played a pivotal role in renovating properties, launching Starbucks outlets, and introducing innovative restaurant concepts. Noteworthy achievements include the opening of Cicero’s second Starbucks in downtown Detroit in 2021 and a third inside the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in 2022. Currently based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Maria oversees operations and HR for three hotels, six Starbucks locations, and various entities within Cicero Hospitality. Maria holds a J.D. from the University of Detroit School of Law and brings over a decade of event planning and recruiting experience for companies ranging from 5 to 500 employees. Her dedication to both her career and family, coupled with a passion for hospitality, underscores her integral role in Cicero Hospitality.