Thank you to the outstanding members of our Industry Advisory Committee, whose leadership, insight, and global perspective help guide the strategic direction of Hospitality Nexusโข. Representing every sector of hospitality, our members come from across the world to share expertise, shape initiatives, and connect education to real-world impact.
Their voices ensure that Hospitality Nexusโข remains aligned with the evolving needs of the industry and the opportunities shaping its future.
If youโd like to learn more about the Industry Advisory Committee or explore ways to get involved, please contact Timothy.Flohr@HospitalityNexus.org.
All Members
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Carrie Alexander
Director of Workforce Development | American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (U.S.)
Christine Barkley, MS, SHRM-CP
Founder & CEO | Internology (U.S.)
Horace Brooks
Motivational Speaker | Leadership and Customer Experience Expert (U.S.)
Dave Causer
President | Southwestern Advantage and Global Educational Concepts (U.S.)
Lee Cockerell
Founder | Creating Disney Magic (U.S.)
Hayley Cooper
Founder-Wild Dreams Hospitality | Founder-Nett Kind | Co-Founder-Vegan Hospitality (South Africa)
Marvellous Dada
President | TMD Brand (Nigeria)
Alec Dalton
Executive Director | Accelerating Leaders (U.S.)
Ryan Davis
Creator and Director | Southwestern LEAD (U.S.)
Annie Garrett
Membership Director | Greater Nashville Hospitality Association (U.S.)
Amie Garrett Grayson
Director of Membership | Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors (ACCED-I)
Jesse Geremia
Executive Vice President | California Hotel & Lodging Association (U.S.)
Maureen Ginley
General Manager | Knowledge Matters (U.S.)
Senan Goundjo
Founder | Hospitality Tech Show, Inc.
Glenn Haussman
President & Show Host | No Vacancy Podcast/ Rouse Media (U.S.)
Dominique Janse van Renseburg
Business Development Manager | Wild Dreams Hospitality (South Africa)
Kristin Johns
Director of Business Strategy | Louisiana Travel Association (U.S.)
Duane Keller
Director of Culinary Operations | Belle Meade Country Club (U.S.)
Romeo Khazen
VP Player Development | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas & The Palazzo Las Vegas (U.S.)
Yana Kyrylyuk
Young Tale3nt Program Manager | HSMAI Region Europe (Ukraine)
Katie Line
Director of Business & Talent Development | Legacy Ventures Hotels (U.S.)
Chris Landry
President & CEO | Louisiana Travel Association (U.S.)
Chelsa (Read) Lourie
Director of Workforce Development | Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association (U.S.)
Amie Mayhew
President & CEO | Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association (U.S.)
Scott Maynard
Senior Vice President of Economic Development | St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce (U.S.)
David Miles, Ed.D, SPHR, CMF
Chairman | Miles LeHane Companies
Christie Oclaray
Vice President Human Resources | Chartwell Hospitality & Subsidiaries (U.S.)
Chris Parkes
Co-Founder & Managing Partner | ALLPRO Hospitality Group (U.S.)
Lauren Pisa
Director of Sales, Higher Education and Workforce Training | Knowledge Matters (U.S.)
Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE
General Manager | Avalon Yacht Club ยท(U.S.)
Meg Myers
Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager | Enterprise Holdings (U.S.)
Fadhila Saad
Managing Director | Phynx Careers (Uganda)
Erin Sassen
Director of Talent Acquisition | Encore (U.S.)
Craig Sullivan
Founder & Principal | [CLIC] Media (U.S.)
Jill Thompson
Executive Director | Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association (U.S.)
Debbie Wieland
Education Foundation Director | Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (U.S.)
Jim Wilson
Director of Professional Advancement | National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (U.S.)
Turgay Yuksel
Founder & Managing Partner | ALLPRO International Careers –

