Incorporated in 1974, the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association is Oklahoma's trade association for the hotel and lodging industry representing $7 billion in state business sales, more than $7 billion in guest spending, and $2 billion in hotel industry wages and salaries. OHLA members are professionals in all types of lodging businesses throughout the state of Oklahoma.
With a strong presence at the state capitol, the OHLA constantly monitors regulatory and legislative issues and advocates on behalf of the lodging industry both on a state and national level.
Other member services include industry-specific education, certification in proper food safety and alcohol service and offers workforce development programs that include opportunities for students with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Through our exclusive partners, members have access to discounts on services such as bank card processing and group insurance programs. OHLA also co-hosts the state's largest hospitality industry expos.
OHLA is the exclusive partner state association of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the voice of the $483 billion lodging industry, employing more than 8 million American jobs.
Rex Amsler
Wyndham Grand OKC Downtown
Oklahoma City
Scott Blevin
Heartland
Oklahoma City
David Cable
Auto-Chlor Services, LLC
Oklahoma City
Kristin Chambless
Courtyard by Marriot
Oklahoma City
Jason Clark
The Ambassador
Oklahoma City
Matt Cowden
The Ellison
Oklahoma City
James Cunningham
Hyatt Regency
Tulsa
Bryan Davis
West Bay Casino & Resort
Kingston
Charles DiClemente
Doubletree Hotel Downtown Tulsa
Tulsa
Joe Dutka
Staybridge Suites Bricktown
Oklahoma City
Jeff Erwin
Villa Teresa Hotel Development
Oklahoma City
Mike Farney
Champion Hotels
Oklahoma City
Michael Grisar
Choctaw Casinos
Durant
Michael Hammontree
The Ambassador
Tulsa
Christian Harris
Embassy Suites OKC Downtown Center
Oklahoma City
Jeff Hartman
SJS Hospitality
Tulsa
Ted Holmes
HotelBrokerOne
Oklahoma City
Neel Jain
Jain Hotels/Hi-Tech Hospitality
Catoosa
Dena Jones
Champion Hotels
Oklahoma City
Steve Keenan
Omni Oklahoma City Hotel
Oklahoma City
John Kelly
Hensley's Hospitality, LLC
El Reno
Ronnie Krodel
Aloft OKC Downtown/Bricktown
Oklahoma City
Ed Lynn
Buffalo Wild Wings
Oklahoma City
Joe Martin
Stillwater Hospitality
Stillwater
Ross Martin
Hampton Inn & Suites
Stillwater
Heather McGregor
McGregor Insurance Group
Tulsa
Nora Miller
Coury Hospitality
Tulsa
Ryan Parker
Riverwind Hotel / Tradition's Hospitality Group
Norman
Pete Patel
Promise Hotels
Tulsa
Rohit Patel
Hero Hospitality
Oklahoma City
Amit Patel
Pristine Hospitality
Del City
Jeff Penner
Champion Hotels
Norman
Kyle Reans
River Spirit Casino & Resort
Tulsa
Robert Slater
Southern Hospitality, Inc.
Oklahoma City
Dr. Kevin So
OSU School of OSU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Stillwater
Brandi Thomas
Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center
Edmond
Blane Thompson
The Colcord Hotel
Oklahoma City
Gabby Trad
Hilton Garden Inn
Edmond
Jim Wheeler
Love's Hotels
Oklahoma City
Dar Yassari
Bradford House
Oklahoma City