CFHLA Foundation Board of Directors
The CFHLA Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created in 2009 to serve as the "Giving Arm" of CFHLA.
Since 2000, the CFHLA Foundation has awarded over $1,500,000 in Hospitality Student and Family Member Scholarships.
For more information regarding our CFHLA Foundation, please contact Director of Industry Relations and Community Impact, Melanie Anesh at melanie.anesh@cfhla.org.
Mission Statement:
"To enrich an environment where the hospitality community in Central Florida can grow and thrive."
Giving Statement:
"The CFHLA Foundation donates to advance Hospitality and Tourism Initiatives, youth-related causes, and community advocacy."
Donation / Giving Philosophy:
"The CFHLA Foundation serves as the exclusive "donation provider" for all association charitable giving."
Next Foundation Board Meeting
Date:Â Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time:Â 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: TBD
2026 CFHLA Foundation Board Leadership
Chair
Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Vice Chair
Chris Mueller
Hilton Orlando
Secretary
Cindy Traenkner
Domino's
Treasurer
Ally Martin
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
2026 Foundation Board of Directors
Brad Boland
Vacation Villas at Fantasy World
Jacqueline Buzzuto
Lowndes
Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chair
Sylvie Dervaux - Laso
Disney's Boardwalk Resort
Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services
Stacey Herndon
Westgate Resorts
Mike Jueds
Hilton Orlando
Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chair
Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications
Jay Leonard
Wyndham and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area
Ally Martin
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
Dean Mazzoli
Walt Disney World Company
Benjamin McCarney
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando
Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chair
Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida
Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chair
Steve Vinciguerra
SeaWorld Orlando