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 $1,300,000 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 Thursday, August, 2025
Time:Â 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: CFHLA Office
2025 CFHLA Foundation Board Leadership
Chair
Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Vice Chair
Jon McGavin
Grande Lakes Orlando
Secretary
Fred Sawyers
Evermore Orlando Resort
Treasurer
Brian Comes
Hyatt
2025 Foundation Board of Directors
Brad Boland
Vacation Villas at Fantasy World
Justin Bolin
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chair
Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services
Abed Ereikat
Hilton Grand Vacations
Les Harris
Parking Management Company
Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chair
Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications
Lori Lo Duca
Cypress Pointe Hilton Vacation Club
Jason Lopez
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Ally Martin
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
Dean Mazzoli
Walt Disney World Company
Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chair
Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida
Cindy Traenkner
Domino's
Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chair
Steve Vinciguerra
SeaWorld Orlando