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 $1,050,588 in Hospitality Student and Family Member Scholarships.
For more information regarding our CFHLA Foundation, please contact CFHLA Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Melanie Anesh at melanie.anesh@cfhla.org.
Website Sponsors
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: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: CFHLA Office
2023 CFHLA Foundation Board Leadership
Chair
Sonja Giselbrect
Bluegreen Vacations -
The Fountains Resort
Vice Chair
John McCracken
Marriot Village Orlando
Secretary
Fred Sawyers
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Treasurer
Brian Comes
Hyatt Regency Orlando
2023 Foundation Board of Directors
Dennis BeMont
Former CFHLA Chairman
Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chairman
Mark Cartotto
Caribe Royale Orlando
Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services
Ryan Garro
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Michael Hanley
Wealth Management Strategies of
Central Florida
Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chairman
Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications
Jay Leonard
Wyndham/Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area
Jesse Martinez
The Alfond Inn at Rollins
Former CFHLA Chairman
Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chairman
Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida
Duane Winium
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
Former CFHLA Chairman
Jeff Swirsky
Delta Marriott Hotel Orlando Celebration
Curt Taylor
The Mall at Millenia
Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chairman