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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

Member of the Board

Sonja Giselbrect
Bluegreen Vacations -
The Fountains Resort

Vice Chair

Member of the Board

John McCracken
Marriot Village Orlando

Secretary

Member of the Board

Fred Sawyers
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Treasurer

Member of the Board

Brian Comes
Hyatt Regency Orlando

Foundation Board

Dennis Bement

Dennis BeMont
Former CFHLA Chairman

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Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chairman

Mark Cartotto
Caribe Royale Orlando

Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services

Member of the Board

Ryan Garro
Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Member of the Board

Michael Hanley
Wealth Management Strategies of
Central Florida

Member of the Board

Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Peter Kacheris

Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chairman

Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications

Jay Leonard

Jay Leonard
Wyndham/Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area

Jesse Martinez

Jesse Martinez
The Alfond Inn at Rollins
Former CFHLA Chairman

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Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chairman

Member of the Board

Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida

Member of the Board

Duane Winium
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
Former CFHLA Chairman

Member of the Board

Jeff Swirsky
Delta Marriott Hotel Orlando Celebration

02 - Curt Taylor

Curt Taylor
The Mall at Millenia

Gerald Urquiola,

Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chairman