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Our Team

With over 125 years of work experience, CFHLA's talented, dedicated and seasoned team, is ready to meet your needs and help advance the Central Florida hospitality industry.

Meet our amazing team below!

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Robert Agrusa

President / CEO
Email: robert.agrusa@cfhla.org
Direct phone line: (407) 313-5020

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Vice President of Membership and Operations

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Direct phone line: (407) 313-5012

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Kim Gordon

Senior Director of Events
Email: kim.gordon@cfhla.org
Direct phone line: (407) 313-5040

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Thomas Ramgadoo

Senior Finance Director
Email: t.ramgadoo@cfhla.org
Direct phone line: (407) 313-5010

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Sarah Panko

Communications and Marketing Manager
Email: sarah.panko@cfhla.org
Direct phone line: (407) 313-5025

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Melanie Anesh

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Email: melanie.anesh@cfhla.org
Direct phone line: (407) 313-5022

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Zack Brodersen

Government Affairs Manager
Email: zack.brodersen@cfhla.org
Direct phone line: (407) 313-5035

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Jonathan Watson

Executive Assistant to the President/CEO
Email: jonathan.watson@cfhla.org
Direct phone line: (407) 313-5011

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Events Coordinator

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Direct phone line: (407) 313-5015