Despite establishing a chain of luxury hotels and leading a prominent public group, Gordon Sondland hasn't had a high media profile for nearly 20 years.
In his role as founder of Portland-based Provenance Hotels, Sondland stays firmly in the background, with President Bashar Wali serving as the company's public face of the company whose portfolio includes properties in the Puget Sound region.
But Sondland's profile rose dramatically this week as he faced questions over his involvement with the…
