CFHLA Board
2023 CFHLA Board of DirectorsThe following professionals serve as the dedicated and committed leaders of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association. With their support, these leaders help to guide the association’s new mission of benefiting both the members and the entire hospitality industry. |
Chair of the Board
![Anthony Lazzara Anthony Lazzara](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Anthony-Lazzara-22397d5e-b134-4fed-bcc0-b34f0270e36c-circle.jpg)
Anthony Lazzara
General Manager
Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Blvd.
1st Vice Chair
![CFHLA bod2 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod2-150x150-circle.png)
Jeff Swirsky
General Manager
Delta Marriott Hotel Orlando Celebration
2nd Vice Chair
![CFHLA bod4 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod4-150x150-circle.png)
Jorg Heyer
Area General Manager
Sheraton Vistana Resort
Secretary
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Barb Bowden
Area Managing Director
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
Treasurer
![CFHLA bod5 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod5-150x150-circle.png)
Chris Mueller
General Manager
Hilton Orlando
Assistant Treasurer
![Jay Leonard Jay Leonard](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Jay-Leonard-11acab67-0fe7-4e2b-9c29-566d6abc47a7-circle.jpg)
Jay Leonard
General Manager
Wyndham and Wundham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area
Historian
![Jesse Martinez Jesse Martinez](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Jesse-Martinez-56fc292d-d6a9-4db3-89c9-97b5d5acf59c-circle.jpg)
Jesse Martinez
General Manager
The Alfond Inn at Rollins
Immediate Past Chair
![CFHLA bod1 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod1-150x150-circle.png)
Sonja Giselbrecht
General Manager
Bluegreen Vacations - The Fountains Resort
Board Members
![Erin Arpke Erin Arpke](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Erin-Arpke-58dd832c-257b-475d-9e60-cf8e4e70042c-circle.jpg)
Erin Arpke
General Manager
Avanti International Resort
![CFHLA bod10 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod10-150x150-circle.png)
Tim Bailey
General Manager
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
![CFHLA bod11 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod11-150x150-circle.png)
Brad Boland
Vice President of Development
Innovative Hospitality Partners
![CFHLA bod14 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod14-150x150-circle.png)
Suzi Brady
General Manager
Courtyard Orlando Lak Buena Vista at Vista Centre
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Robert Bray
General Manager
Orlando World Center Marriott & Convention Center
![CFHLA bod15 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod15-150x150-circle.png)
Lana Burke
Area General Manager
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando I-Drive ICON Park,
Hampton Inn by Hilton Orlando I-Drive Convention
Center & Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando I-Drive
Convention Center
![CFHLA bod16 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod16-150x150-circle.png)
Joe Cardone
Regional Director of Operations/General Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
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Joseph Delgado
General Manager
The Celeste Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Duane Dickson
General Manager
Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center and The Point Hotel and Suites
![Don Dougherty Don Dougherty](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Don-Dougherty-8b2b4cfa-4dc1-4290-8663-fff684cea63e-circle.jpg)
Don Dougherty
General Manager
Westin Lake Mary Orlando North
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Tina Earley
BMS Cat
Allied Relations Council Representative
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Abed Ereikat
Hilton Grand Vacations at SeaWorld
Vacation Ownership Council Representative
![Kristen Hammac Kristen Hammac](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Kristen-Hammac-150x150-circle.jpg)
Kristen Hammac
General Manager
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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Les Harris
Area General Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista/Orlando &
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista/Orlando &
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks
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Keith Hess
General Manager
Holiday Inn Orlando Suites - Waterpark
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Steven Hollis
General Manager
Vacation Villas at Fantasy World
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Paul Joseph
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
![CFHLA bod16 (7) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod16-7-150x150-circle.png)
Johann Krieger
General Manager
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
![Untitled design Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Untitled-design-150x150-circle.jpg)
John Lamont
Vice President & General Manager
Florida Hotel & Conference Center
![Untitled design (11) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Untitled-design-11-150x150-circle.png)
Craig Leicester
General Manager
Crowne Plaza Orlando - Downtown
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Michelle Logel
General Manager
Hyatt Place Orlando I-Drive/Convention Center
![CFHLA 22 (1) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-1-150x150-circle.png)
Jason Lopez
General Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
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Kim Marinaccio
General Manager
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
![CFHLA 22 (2) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-2-150x150-circle.png)
Ally Martin
General Manager
Hyatt House Orlando International Airport
![Sean McCarron Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-3-150x150-circle.png)
Sean McCarron
General Manager
Conrad Orlando
![Wade Michael Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-5-150x150-circle.png)
Wade Michael
General Manager
Staybridge Suites - Orlando Royale Parc Suites
![Clint Militzer Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-6-150x150-circle.png)
Clint Militzer
General Manager
Aloft & Element Orlando International Drive
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Raman (R.P.) Rama
President
Sarona Holdings & Hotels
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Jonathan Raz
General Manager
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
![Jorge Reyes Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-9-150x150-circle.png)
Jorge Reyes
General Manager
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort
Vacation Ownership Council Representative
![Paul Schmidt Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-10-150x150-circle.png)
Paul Schmidt
![CFHLA 22 (11) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-11-150x150-circle.png)
Michael Scioscia
General Manager
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
![Nina Shirk Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-13-150x150-circle.png)
Nina Shirk
District General Manager
Hyatt House / Hyatt Place across from Universal
![Erin Sims Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-14-150x150-circle.png)
Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida
Allied Relations Council Representative
Anna Snow
General Manager
Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection
![Robert Stanfield Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-15-150x150-circle.png)
Robert Stanfield
Area Managing Director
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
![Sean Verney Board Member Photo](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-17-150x150-circle.png)
Sean Verney
Area General Manager
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
![Glen Vlasic Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-18-150x150-circle.png)
Glen Vlasic
General Manager
Wyndham Orlando Resort &
Conference Center Celebration Area
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Justin Williams
General Manager
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando
The following individuals serve as Ex-Officio (Advisory) Members on the Board of Directors:
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Adam BabingtonÂ
Ex-Officio Board Member
Director, Government & Industry Relations
Walt Disney World Company
![Ex-Officio Board Member Dave Bartek Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-20-150x150-circle.png)
Dave Bartek
Ex-Officio Board Member
Senior Vice President
Loews Hotels Universal Orlando
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 2016 & 2017
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Dennis BeMent
Ex-Officio Board Member
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 1998
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Jeff Brinda
Ex-Officio Board Member
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 2001
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Jim Burns
Ex-Officio Board Member
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 2013
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Ron Caimano
Ex-Officio Board Member
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 1990
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Mark Cartotto
Ex-Officio Board Member
Security & Safety Council Representative
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Gui Cunha
Ex-Officio Board Member
Seminole County Office of Economic Development and Tourism
![Carolyn Fennell Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-22-150x150-circle.png)
Carolyn FennellÂ
Ex-Officio Board MemberÂ
Orlando International Airport /
GOAA Representative
![Marylouise Fitzgibbon Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-23-150x150-circle.png)
Marylouise Fitzgibbon
Ex-Officio Board Member
Walt Disney World Company
![Ryan Garro Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-24-150x150-circle.png)
Ryan Garro
Ex-Officio Board Member
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Engineer’s Council Representative
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Doug Gehret
Ex-Officio Board Member
Area VP Operations
Hilton WorldWide
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 2014
![CFHLA 22 (27) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-27-150x150-circle.png)
Jim Inglis
Ex-Officio Board Member
Hospitality & Tourism Professor
Valencia College
![CFHLA 22 (26) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-26-150x150-circle.png)
Steven JamiesonÂ
Ex-Officio Board MemberÂ
General Manager
The Mall at Millenia
![CFHLA 22 (28) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-28-150x150-circle.png)
David Kilbury
Ex-Officio Board Member
Orange County Fire Department
![CFHLA 22 (29) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-29-150x150-circle.png)
Rich Maladecki
Ex-Officio Board Member
Former CFHLA President/CEO 1997-2021
![CFHLA 22 (30) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-30-150x150-circle.png)
Casandra Matej
Ex-Officio Board Member
President/CEO
Visit Orlando
![CFHLA 22 (31) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-31-150x150-circle.png)
John McReynolds
Ex-Officio Board Member
Senior Vice President - External Affairs
Universal Parks and Resorts
![CFHLA 22 (32) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-32-150x150-circle.png)
D.T. MinichÂ
Ex-Officio Board Member
President / CEO
Experience Kissimmee
![CFHLA 22 (33) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-33-150x150-circle.png)
Pamela Nabors
Ex-Officio Board Member
President / CEO
CareerSource Central Florida
Sarah Nemes
Ex-Officio Board Member
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
![CFHLA 22 (34) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-34-150x150-circle.png)
Louis Robbins
Ex-Officio Board Member
Former CFHLA Chairman, 2000
![CFHLA 22 (35) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-35-150x150-circle.png)
Thea Sargent
Ex-Officio Board Member
General Manager
Disney
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 2004
![CFHLA 22 (36) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-36-150x150-circle.png)
Jason SiegelÂ
Ex-Officio Board Member
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Orlando Sports Commission - GO Sports!
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Kevin Thibault
Ex-Officio Board Member
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
![CFHLA 22 (37) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-37-150x150-circle.png)
Gerald Urquiola
Ex-Officio Board Member
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 2015
![CFHLA 22 (38) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-38-150x150-circle.png)
Captain William Van de Water
Ex-Officio Board Member
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Sector VI
![CFHLA 22 (39) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-39-150x150-circle.png)
Thibaut van Marcke
Ex-Officio Board Member
President
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital / Orlando Health
![CFHLA 22 (40) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-40-150x150-circle.png)
Dr. Youcheng Wang
Ex-Officio Board Member
Dean
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
![CFHLA 22 (41) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-41-150x150-circle.png)
Duane Winjum
Ex-Officio Board Member
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
Former CFHLA Board Chairman, 2011