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.
Western District:
Kyle Allen
Residence Inn OKC North Quail
Oklahoma City
Kristin Chambless
Courtyard by Marriot
Oklahoma City
David Davis
Fused Topline Solutions
Edmond
Mike Farney
Champion Hotels
Oklahoma City
Christian Harris
Embassy Suites
Downtown Oklahoma City
Steve Keenan
Omni Hotel
Oklahoma City
Ryan Parker
Tradition’s Hospitality Group/Riverwind Hotel
Norman
Amit Patel
Pristine Hospitality
Oklahoma City
Arti Patel
Springhill Suites/Pristine Hospitality
Del City
Brandi Thomas
Hilton Garden Inn
Lawton
Gabby Trad
Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center
Edmond
Blane Thompson
The Ellison Hotel
Oklahoma City
Eastern District:
Bryan Davis
West Bay Casino & Resort
Kingston
Charles DiClemente
Doubletree Hotel
Tulsa
Michael Grisar
Choctaw Casinos
Durant
Andrew Hargis
Hyatt Regency Downtown
Tulsa
Michelle Hartman
Hotel Indigo Downtown
Tulsa
Dena Jones
Wyndham Garden/Champion Hotels
Oklahoma City
Kyle Lippe
Renaissance Hotel
Tulsa
Ross Martin
Hampton Inn & Suites
Stillwater
Nora Miller
Coury Hospitality
Tulsa
Joe Martin
Stillwater Hospitality
Stillwater
Luis Nazario
The Tulsa Club
Tulsa
Kyle Reans
River Spirit Casino & Resort
Tulsa
At-Large Director
Jason Clark
The Ambassador Hotel
Oklahoma City
Matt Cowden
The Ellison Hotel
Oklahoma City
Jeff Hartman
SJS Hospitality
Tulsa
Chase Rollins
Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Oklahoma City
Dar Yassari
Bradford House
Oklahoma City
Associate Directors:
Rex Amsler
Wyndham Grand
Downtown Oklahoma City
Jeff Erwin
Villa Teresa Hotel Development
Oklahoma City
John Kelly
Hensley’s Hospitality LLC
El Reno
Pete Patel
Promise Hotels
Tulsa
Jeff Penner
Champion Hotels
Oklahoma City
Robert Slater
Southern Hospitality
Oklahoma City
Advisory Directors:
Scott Blevin
Heartland,
Oklahoma City
David Cable
Auto-Chlor Services
Oklahoma City
Zac Craig
Visit Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Ted Holmes
HotelBrokerOne
Oklahoma City
Ed Lynn
Buffalo Wild Wings
Oklahoma City
Heather McGregor
McGregor Insurance Group
Tulsa
Loredana Lori Perry
Ecolab
Oklahoma City
Dr. Kevin So
OSU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Stillwater