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:Â Monday, September 18, 2023
Time:Â 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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

Jill Cooper
Blown Away

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

Jeff Swirsky
Delta Marriott Hotel Orlando Celebration

Curt Taylor
The Mall at Millenia

Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chairman

Duane Winium
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
Former CFHLA Chairman