Advisory Council

Meet the individuals coordinating the education program for HITEC Charlotte 2024.

Council

Meet the HITEC Advisory Council

Behind the scenes of every HITEC is a group of highly knowledgeable industry veterans from around the globe, lending their expertise to the planning and coordination of the conference’s education program. These individuals share a deep understanding of the strengths, complexities and constant evolution of the hospitality industry. They take the challenges that often face hospitality professionals and collectively seek the voices that can share sustainable solutions to these challenges.

Katie Lee
Co-Chair
Katie Lee

Chief Information Officer — AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences

Ajay Aluri
Council Member
Ajay Aluri

Founding Director, WVU HIT Lab and Associate Professor — West Virginia University

Zach Black
Council Member
Zach Black

Director, Member Development — Foodbuy Hospitality

Michael Blake
Council Member
Michael Blake

Global Hospitality Technology Leader — Kemper Sports

Andrew Buwalda
Council Member
Andrew Buwalda

General Manager (Finance, IT Operations) — Deerhurst Resort

Scot Campbell
Council Member
Scot Campbell

Advisory Council — Integrated Resorts Advisors

Neil Foster
Council Member
Neil Foster

Advisor — Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN)

Roger Franke
Council Member
Roger Franke

Vice President, CIO — Aramark Destinations

Mark A. Gage
Council Member
Mark A. Gage

Executive Director of Information Technology — Tanzerra Resorts

Nelson F. Garrido
Council Member
Nelson F. Garrido

Sr. VP Information Technology — Brookfield Properties

Ronald M. Hardin
Council Member
Ronald M. Hardin

Director of Information Technology — Sandestin Investments LLC

Michael Lederman
Council Member
Michael Lederman

VP, Information Technology — Leading Hotels of the World

Shannon McCallum
Council Member
Shannon McCallum

VP of Hotel Operations — Resorts World Las Vegas

Keryn McNamara
Council Member
Keryn McNamara

Chief Information Officer — Aimbridge Hospitality

Christine Moffett
Council Member
Christine Moffett

CIO, Technology & Innovation — Kessler Collection

Rich M. Siegel
Council Member
Rich M. Siegel

President/Publisher — Hospitality Upgrade/Hotel Online

Jason Smith
Council Member
Jason Smith

VP Of Marketing Communications — Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International

Tariq Valani
Council Member
Tariq Valani

Global Senior Vice President IT — Accor / Fairmont

Ira Vouk
Council Member
Ira Vouk

Founder — Hospitality 2.0 Consulting

Millicent Athanos
Staff Liaison
Millicent Athanos

SVP Administration & USALI — HFTP

Alison Lockett
Staff Liaison
Alison Lockett

Meetings and Events Manager — HFTP

Frank I. Wolfe
Staff Liaison
Frank I. Wolfe

Chief Executive Officer — HFTP

Bryan Wood
Staff Liaison
Bryan Wood

Chief Learning and Events Officer — HFTP