Don Barbieri

Who is Don Barbieri?

Donald K. Barbieri is an American businessman and politician. He is Chairman of Red Lion Hotels Corporation, a position he has held since 1996. In 2004 he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, running as a Democrat in the Fifth Congressional District of Washington. In the 2004 general election, Barbieri lost to Republican Cathy McMorris, 39.98% to 60.1.%

Since 2004 Barbieri has served as chairman of the Spokane County Democratic Election Committee. A past Trustee of Gonzaga University, he lives in Spokane, Washington.