Raman (R.P.) Rama Begins Term as HFTP Global President
Austin, Texas - November 5, 2012 - On November 1, 2012 , Raman (R.P.) Rama, CHA, CHAE, CHTP officially began his term as Global President for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional (HFTP), with a directive to lead the association in carrying out its strategic goals. Rama is the vice president and CTO/CIO for JHM Hotels based out of South Carolina. A member for 22 years, Rama was recently honored at the HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow this past October in Orlando, Fla.
“I have the vision, experience and principles to lead HFTP to a bright future,” said Rama. “I am honored to represent the association as it looks to expand its services globally, as well as expand our members' pool of resources through collaborations with international industry organizations.”
HFTP 2012-2013 Executive Committee and Global Board of Directors Begin Term
The Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) officially began their 2012-2013 term starting November 1, 2012. The association leaders represent a variety of hospitality industry segments (clubs, hotels, academics and management companies), and will use their professional expertise to help guide the association as it carries out its strategic plan. Upcoming goals for the association include growing globally, developing the Global Hospitality Accounting System Users Guide, and maintaining top-notch education and resources for the hospitality finance and technology professional community.
The 2012-2013 Executive Committee members include :
President : Raman P. Rama, CHA, CHTP, CHAE; Vice President and CTO/CIO; JHM Hotels
Vice President : Jerald M. Trieber, CPA, CHAE, CFE, CFF, CGMA; Director of Field Accounting; Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Treasurer: Daniel N. Conti, Jr., CHAE, CAM; Director of Finance; The Ritz Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter
Secretary : Ian Millar, CHTP; Deputy Director INTEHL; Ecole Hoteliere De Lausanne
Immediate Past President : Lisa M. Funk, CHAE; Corporate Controller; The Dow Hotel Company
The 2012-2013 Board of Directors include :
Scott W. Anderson, CHA; President and CEO; High Country Hospitality
Cheryl D. Brennan, CHAE; Controller; Bloomfield Hills Country Club
Laurie Jackson, CHAE; Controller; Pelican Isle Yacht Club
Joori Jeon, CPA, CAE (ex officio); Executive Vice President and CFO; American Hotel & Lodging Association
David Johnson, CHTP; Director of IT; Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Timothy G. Nauss, CHAE; Director of Finance; Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A.
Mick Nissen, CHAE, CHTP; Controller; Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club
Arlene Ramirez, CHE, CHAE; Principal; ADR Hospitality Consulting
Prakash Vinodrai Shukla; Chief Information Officer; Taj Hotels
Jessica Vint, CHAE; Regional Controller; The Hotel Group
Derek Wood; Managing Director; Derek Wood Associates Ltd.
Lyle Worthington, CHTP; Chief Information Officer; Horseshoe Bay Resort
HFTP , Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities, research, and publications to more than 4,800 members globally including, the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in 1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications for accounting and technology — the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National Association of Hotel Accountants.
Contact:
Eliza R. Selig
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