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LEADERSHIP

The OHLA is governed by a diverse group of industry professionals from across the state. The Executive Committee is made up of the officers of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and is empowered to act on such matters of business as having previously been authorized by the Board of Directors. Members of the OHLA are elected by association membership to serve and represent the views and interests of the industry as Directors. 

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Chair
Gabby Trad
Hilton Garden Inn &
​Conference Center
Edmond

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Vice Chair
Chase Rollins
Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Oklahoma City

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Treasurer
Michael Grisar
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
Durant

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Secretary 
Brandi Thomas
Hilton Garden Inn Lawton - Ft. Sill

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Immediate Past Chair
David Davis
Spark Hospitality
Oklahoma City

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CEO
James Leewright
Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association
Oklahoma City

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President
Patti Colley
Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association
Oklahoma City


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Western District: 
Kyle Allen
Residence Inn OKC North Quail
Oklahoma City 


Kristin Chambless
Courtyard by Marriot
Oklahoma City 


David Davis
Spark Hospitality
Oklahoma City


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 


Michael Grisar
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
Durant 


Andrew Hargis
Hyatt Regency Downtown
Tulsa 


Jeff Hartman
SJS Hospitality
Tulsa



Michelle Hartman
Hotel Indigo Downtown
Tulsa 


Dena Jones
Wyndham Garden/Champion Hotels
Oklahoma City 


Rich Lamperti
Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place
Tulsa



Kyle Lippe
Renaissance Hotel
Tulsa 


Ross Martin
Hampton Inn & Suites
Stillwater


Joe Martin
Stillwater Hospitality
Stillwater 


Kyle Reans
River Spirit Casino & Resort
Tulsa 


Bryan Smith
Hotel Indigo
​Tulsa


AT-LARGE DIRECTOR

Jason Clark
The Ambassador Hotel
Oklahoma City 


Matt Cowden

Lively Hotel on OAK
Oklahoma City 


Ken Leone
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Oklahoma City


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Ketan Patel
Courtyard by Marriott Northwest
​Oklahoma City
Chase Rollins
Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Oklahoma City 


Paul Van Raamsdonk
Hilton Garden Inn
​Norman


Dar Yassari
Boundless Hospitality
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:

Zac Craig
Visit Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City 


Ted Holmes
HotelBrokerOne
Oklahoma City 


Chris Knipe
​Auto-Chlor Services

Ardmore


Sam Lindsay
Aaron's Touch Up
Marietta


Carlos Lozano

Ecolab
Oklahoma City 


Ed Lynn
Buffalo Wild Wings
Oklahoma City 


Heather McGregor
McGregor Insurance Group
Tulsa 


Steven West
OSU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Stillwater 
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Phone: (405) 942-6462 
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  • HOME
  • MEMBER LOGIN
  • ABOUT US
    • Leadership
    • Meet Our Team
    • History
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Become a Member
    • OKWIL
  • ADVOCACY
    • Bill Tracking
    • National Issues
    • Federal Per Diem Rates
    • Contact Your Legislator
    • OHLA Advocacy Team
    • Contribute to OHLA Advocacy Fund
    • Contribute To The OHLA State PAC
    • DOL Overtime Rule
  • EVENTS
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar
    • Oklahoma Hospitality Hall of Fame Awards
  • OKLAHOMA HOSPITALITY HALL OF FAME
  • COMMUNICATIONS
    • Member Communications
    • Press Releases
  • PARTNERSHIP + MARKETING
  • EDUCATION + CERTIFICATION
    • Scholarships
    • ServSafe® >
      • ServSafe® Manager
      • ServSafe® Alcohol
    • ACE Alcohol Compliance Education
    • AHLEI Professional Certifications
    • Human Trafficking Prevention Training
  • INDUSTRY PERFORMACE & FORECASTING
  • RESOURCES
    • AHLA Hospitality Law Database
    • Endorsed Providers & Discounted Services
    • Legal Resource Center
    • AHLA Safe Stay Program
    • Adesso Programs
    • Hospitality Buyer's Guide
    • Performing Rights Organizations
  • FAQ
  • IMMIGRATION ISSUES