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Governmental Affairs Committee

COMMITTEE CHARTER

Purpose Statement:  To monitor and offer public policy recommendations, on behalf of the Central Florida tourism industry, to the CFHLA Board of Directors. Importantly, this committee provides an opportunity for hospitality executives to meet with local elected officials and community leaders to discuss industry issues and priorities.

Meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of every month, 12 Noon – 2:00pm, with the location rotating to different Central Florida lodging properties. Please note participation on this committee is by appointment only.

For additional information relating to this Committee, please contact Rico Pasamba (407) 313-5035.

2019 COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

Chair: Jon McGavin, Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Vice Chair: Duane Winjum, Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

(BY INVITATION ONLY)

DATE: TBD
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: TBD

CFHLA recognizes the 2019 Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Sponsors:

           

2019 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

NAME 
COMPANY
Jon McGavin - Chair Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Duane Winjum - Vice Chair Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:  
Brad Boland CLC World Resorts & Hotels
Barb Bowden Loews Hotels & Resorts
Jackie Bozzuto
 Lowndes
Michelle Brady-Palmer SeaWorld Parks & Resorts
Ross Burke Blue Heron Beach Resort 
Chris Carmody Jr. / Dean Cannon /
Robert Stuart, Jr.		 GrayRobinson
Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando
Ruthann DiLauri Minuteman Press
Charles Fisher Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
Maureen Haggerty Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc.
Steven Jamieson
 Mall at Millenia
Peter Kacheris Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek / Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Rachel Kobb / Michelle Strenth Orlando Health
John Lamont The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
Jay Leonard
 Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Disney Springs Resort Area /
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area
Mike Magnelli Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations
Jesse Martinez The Alfond Inn at Rollins
John McReynolds / Melanie Becker Universal Orlando Resort
Chris Mueller Hilton Orlando
Mark Politte DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Adrianna Sekula Walt Disney World Company 
Bruce Skwarlo Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
Robert Stanfield Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Jeff Swirsky Holiday Inn Orlando Resort Lake Buena Vista
Justin Vermuth American Resort Development Association
Brian Wong Celebration Suites Hotel

If you have any questions relating to this event, please contact CFHLA Staff Member:
Rico Pasamba, 407-313-5035 or [email protected]

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