Security & Safety Council
The CFHLA Security & Safety Council brings together security professionals from CFHLA member lodging properties and community partners to collaborate on issues and priorities that affect hospitality safety and security across Central Florida.
The Council provides a forum for hospitality security professionals to share best practices, strengthen industry relationships, and address evolving security trends and challenges. Through collaboration and ongoing engagement, the Council helps enhance the safety and preparedness of Central Florida’s hospitality community.
Council leadership is elected annually in the fourth quarter.
Security & Safety Council Service Award Honorees
The Security & Safety Council also recognizes individuals from CFHLA member businesses who have gone above and beyond in the areas of Lifesaving, Leadership, Risk Management, and/or Service.
For additional information about the Security & Safety Council, please contact Melanie Anesh, Director of Industry Relations and Community Impact, at melanie.anesh@cfhla.org.
2026 Security & Safety Council Officers
Co-Chair
Dean Mazzoli
Walt Disney World Company
Co-Chair
Candace Raines
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
& Waldorf Astoria Orlando
2026 Security & Safety Council Members
Sabri Akim
Shaun Allen
William Bartlett
Ivan Bas
Chris Becton
Earl Biggett
Ronald Borrero
DFC James Bridges
Mark Cartotto
Jean Celestin
Sandra Dailey
Dan DeBord
Michael Gifford
Valron Gouch
Maureen Haggerty
Chris Imperiale
Michael Kirk
Steve Kilamenakis
Scott Koppinger
John Lombardo
Jeff Maggiacomo
Jim Marchione
Heather Marzofka
Gilberto Matos
Keith McRae
Justin Messenger
Jonathan Mills
Phillip Morgan
David Nieves
Eric Ocasio
Uriel Ortiz
David Peach
Jerome Porter
Luis Ramos
Joshua Rivera
Michelle Rogers
Natasha Roman
Vicente Rosa
Alex Santiago
Izabella Smith
Clinton Sode
Laura Taylor
Chris Teague
Patrick Vanbenthusen
Peter Vegso
John Ward
Norah White
Isiah White
James Williamson
Scott Workman
Jeffrey Wright
Aspen Young
Evermore Resort
Cypress Pointe Hilton Vacation Club
Orange County Sheriffs Department
Sheraton Vistana Villages
Orange County Convention Center
Orange County Convention Center
Hilton Grand Vacations
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Caribe Royale Orlando
Westgate Resorts, LTD
Orange County Convention Center
The Grove Resort & Spa
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Marriott Village Orlando
Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc.
Loews Hotels
Orange County Fire Department
Global Sourcing International, LLC
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Walt Disney World Company
Bluegreen Vacations - The Fountains Resort
Loews Hotels
Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando
Marriott's Harbour Lake
Holiday Inn Club Vacations - Orange Lake Resort
Loews Hotels
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Evermore Orlando Resort
Loews Hotels
Orange County Convention Center
Loews Hotels
Loews Hotels
Marriott International
Caribe Royale Orlando
Coco Key Hotel & Water Resort- Orlando
City of Orlando Police Department
US Department of Homeland Security
Marriott's Cypress Harbour
The Mall at Millenia
The Lifeboat Project, Inc.
Hilton Vacation Club Aqua Sol Orlando West
Walt Disney World Company
Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando
Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando
Orlando Health
Orlando World Center Marriott
I-Drive District
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort
Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando