Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., January 13, 2021 — The Oklahoma Hotel and Lodging Association (OHLA) announced its 2021 Board of Directors at its annual Lodging Summit on January 13, 2021. The Summit opened with guest speaker Chip Rogers, President and CEO for the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) who presented an insightful keynote address highlighting issues facing the lodging industry and where OHLA members from around the state participated in this virtual event.
The OHLA has elected the following board members who represent membership around the state:
Officers for 2021 include:
Chair – James Cunningham, Hyatt Regency, Tulsa
Vice Chair – Michelle Hartman, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Tulsa
Treasurer – Arti Patel, Pristine Hospitality/Springhill Suites, Del City
Secretary – David Davis, New Century Hotels, Oklahoma City
Immediate Past Chair – Ryan Parker, Riverwind Hotel / Traditions Spirits, Norman
President/CEO – Jim Hopper, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, Oklahoma City
OHLA Board of Directors include:
Rex Amsler, Wyndham Grand OKC Downtown, Oklahoma City
Julie Brady, Boarders Inn & Suites, Ardmore
David Cable, Auto-Chlor Services, LLC, Oklahoma City
Christi Chambers, Hilton Garden Inn Lawton/Ft. Sill, Lawton
Bryan Davis, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, Oklahoma City
Charles DiClemente, Doubletree Hotel Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa
Mark Dunn, Choctaw Casino & Resort, Durant
Jeff Erwin, Villa Teresa Hotel Development, Oklahoma City
Mike Farney, Champion Hotels, Oklahoma City
Skip Harless, Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City
Christian Harris, Embassy Suites OKC Downtown Center, Oklahoma City
Mike Hembree, Smart Brands LLC, Oklahoma City
Brandon Howe, Heartland, Edmond
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
Trisha Kerkstra, POSTOAK Lodge & Retreat, Tulsa
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
Dr. Li Miao, OSU School of HOSU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Stillwater
Nora Miller, Ambassador Hotel Tulsa, Tulsa
Pete Patel, Promise Hotels , Tulsa
Chelsea Penn, Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association, Tulsa
Jeff Penner, Greater Oklahoma City Hotel & Lodging Assn., Norman
Kyle Reans, River Spirit Casino & Resort, Tulsa
Chase Rollins, Renaissance Waterford Hotel, Oklahoma City
Robert Slater, Southern Hospitality, Inc., Oklahoma City
Bryan Smith, Tulsa Club Hotel, Tulsa
Travis Taylor, Hotel Indigo Tulsa Downtown, Tulsa
Blane Thompson, The Colcord Hotel, Oklahoma City
Gabby Trad, Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond
Paul VanRaamsdonk, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee
Tanna Vu, Best Western Plus, Weatherford
Jim Wheeler, Love's Hotels, Oklahoma City
Incorporated in 1974, the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association is Oklahoma's trade association for the hotel and lodging industry. The OHLA actively provides advocacy, education and resources for operators and professionals in all types of lodging businesses throughout the state of Oklahoma. The OHLA is a state partner of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and represents $12 billion in business sales, more than $6 billion in guest spending and $2 billion in hotel industry wages and salaries.