Foundation Board
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.
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 Foundation Board Leadership
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 Giselbrect
Bluegreen Vacations -
The Fountains Resort
Vice Chair
![John McCracken Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-4-150x150-circle.png)
John McCracken
Marriot Village Orlando
Secretary
![CFHLA bod7 Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod7-150x150-circle.png)
Fred Sawyers
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Treasurer
![CFHLA bod16 (5) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-bod16-5-150x150-circle.png)
Brian Comes
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Foundation Board
![Dennis Bement Dennis Bement](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Dennis-Bement-150x150-circle.jpg)
Dennis BeMont
Former CFHLA Chairman
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Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chairman
Mark Cartotto
Caribe Royale Orlando
Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services
![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
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
![CFHLA 22 (25) Member of the Board](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/CFHLA-22-25-150x150-circle.png)
Michael Hanley
Wealth Management Strategies of
Central Florida
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Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
![Peter Kacheris Peter Kacheris](https://www.cfhla.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1721/bb-plugin/cache/Peter-Kacheris-150x150-circle.jpg)
Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chairman
Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications
![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
Wyndham/Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area
![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
The Alfond Inn at Rollins
Former CFHLA Chairman
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Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chairman
![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
![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 Winium
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
Former CFHLA Chairman
![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
Delta Marriott Hotel Orlando Celebration
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Curt Taylor
The Mall at Millenia
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Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chairman