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.
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 July 17, 2024
Time:Â 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: CFHLA Office
2024 CFHLA Foundation Board Leadership
Chair
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Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Vice Chair
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Jon McGavin
Grande Lakes Orlando
Secretary
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Fred Sawyers
Evermore Resort
Treasurer
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Brian Comes
Hyatt
2024 Foundation Board of Directors
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Justin Bolin
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria Orlando
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Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chairman
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Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services
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Tina Earley
BMS CAT
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Abed Ereikat
Hilton Grand Vacations SeaWorld
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Sonja Giselbrecht
Bluegreen Vacations -
The Fountains Resort
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Michael Hanley
Wealth Management Strategies of  Florida
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Les Harris
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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Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chairman
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Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications
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Ally Martin
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
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Dean Mazzoli
Walt Disney World Company
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Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chairman
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Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida
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Cindy Traenkner
Domino's
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Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chairman
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Steve Vinciguerra
SeaWorld Orlando