Board of Directors Elected for PT&LA
James Purdum, Penn State Hospitality Services, Named Chairman
JULY 1, 2009 - The following slate of officers and directors was ratified by the membership of the Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging Association. Their term of office begins July 1, 2009.
OFFICERS
Chairman: James Purdum, Penn State Hospitality Services
Vice Chairman: Trey Matheu, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Vice Chairman: Michael Stershic, Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sec./Treasurer: Philip Guarno, Fenicci's Ristorante
Past Chairman: James C. Miles, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
DIRECTORS
William Caraway, Hamister Hospitality Group
Chuck Dickinson, The Resort at Split Rock
Mark Hanson, BPI Business Solutions, Inc.
Matt Lyle, AAA
Trey Matheu, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Anuraag Mullick, Days Inn Meadville
Rick Odorisio, Valley Forge Hotel Management Company
Craig Poole, Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport
Dan Richardson, Holiday Inn Harrisburg West
Sharon Rossi, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
Rick Staub, Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Bert Van Hoof, Penn State University, School of Hospitality Management
A complete list of PTLA's Board of Directors with contact information can be found on the Association's website
The PA Tourism & Lodging Association is a private, non-profit, membership-based association that exists to advocate, support, promote and enhance the tourism and lodging industry within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It provides lobbying, education and professional development opportunities, information and other resources as well as value-adding services to its members to ensure their-and the industry's-ongoing growth and success.
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