Partner/Owner

CMC Hospitality

After moving from Long Island, New York, in 2008, Christopher Lee landed a job at Ritz-Carlton, Naples, immediately dove headfirst into hospitality and absorbed everything he could. While that propelled him to become a partner in the CMC Hospitality restaurant group, his inclination toward business actually began much earlier.

“I watched my father start a business when I was young and I was always intrigued with the business operations and finances. At age 10 I started selling candy to the neighborhood kids and fell in love with the business, which I operated all through secondary school,” Lee says. “My passion for business seemed to align with my passion for service and hospitality, so I now have the pleasure of fulfilling multiple passions in my life. Today, I have a relentless drive to improve in all facets of my life. This constant pursuit of growth and betterment keeps me moving forward.”

Currently operating three unique CMC Hospitality restaurant and bar concepts, Lee has also enthusiastically teamed up with good causes. In addition to donations of time and food, he has hosted fundraisers for Captains For Clean Water, the Naples Women’s Shelter and the Naples Pier.