Oklahoma Hotel and Lodging Association Announces 2024 Board of Directors

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.,— The Oklahoma Hotel and Lodging Association (OHLA) announced its 2024 Board of Directors at its annual Lodging Summit on January 17, 2024, at the Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City.
 
"The OHLA Board has consistently been a gathering of the brightest minds in Oklahoma's Lodging sector," says
James Leewright, OHLA Chief Executive Officer. "This fantastic team of directors is ready and equipped to tackle the changing needs of our members and their lodging establishments while adding to OHLA's impressive track record of success."
 
The OHLA has elected the following board members who represent membership around the state:
 
Officers for 2024 include:
Chair – David Davis, Spark Hospitality, Edmond
Vice Chair – Gabby Trad, Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center, Edmond
Treasurer – Chase Rollins, Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City
Secretary –Michael Grisar, Choctaw Casinos, Durant
Immediate Past Chair – Arti Patel, Pristine Hospitality, Del City
Chief Executive Officer – James Leewright, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, Oklahoma City
President – Patti Colley, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, Oklahoma City
 
OHLA Board of Directors includes:
 
Western District:
Kyle Allen, Residence Inn OKC North Quail, Oklahoma City
Kristin Chambless, Courtyard by Marriot, Oklahoma City
David Davis, Spark Hospitality, 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
                                                                              
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Incorporated in 1974, the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association is Oklahoma's trade association for the hotel and lodging industry. The OHLA actively provides pro-active advocacy, education, and resources for operators and professionals in all types of lodging businesses throughout the state of Oklahoma. Hotel guest spending in our state equals $5.5 billion, and over 78,000 guest rooms exist in Oklahoma. The OHLA is a state partner of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
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