- Reneta McCarthy
- R. Mark Woodworth
R. Mark Woodworth Executive Vice President PKF Consulting BIO- Mr. Woodworth is an Executive Vice President PKF Consulting, Inc. Mr. Woodworth has over 25 years of hospitality industry experience in both a consulting and hands-on operational capacity.Mr. Woodworth is responsible for the firm's hospitality consulting in the South.
- Mihoko Hosoi
- Bernard Ellis
Bernard Ellis - Managing Director, Americas As IDeaS' Managing Director for the Americas, Bernard Ellis is responsible for all sales activity in the region. Bernard joined IDeaS following a successful tenure at SynXis where he was the Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts and Channels. Prior to that, Bernard was an executive with Micros-Fidelio, where he managed sales for several major accounts.
- Trevor Belton
Trevor Belton joined HVS Executive search after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. Trevor has previously interned with several hospitality companies including Union Square Hospitality Group, The Ambrose Hotel in Santa Monica California and MGM Mirage in Las Vegas.
- Jeffrey Vasser
Jeffrey Vasser Executive Director email: jvasser@accva.com Jeffrey Vasser was named Executive Director of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority in April of 2002. Prior to joining the Authority, he served as Controller of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee/2001 Victory Fund, from 2001-2002, where he was responsible for all financial, administrative, and human resource functions for the campaign and oversaw a $20 million budget.
- Gabriele Piccoli
Gabriele Piccoli Senior Consultant Gabriele Piccoli is a Senior Consultant with Cutter Consortium's Business-IT Strategies , Business Intelligence , and Innovation practices and is Editor of the Cutter Benchmark Review . Dr. Piccoli is Associate Professor of Information Systems at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University.
- Melenie J. Lankau
Dr. Melenie J. Lankau is an Associate Professor of Management at the Terry College of Business. She received her Ph.D. from the School of Business Administration at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. She was a faculty member for four years at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration prior to her current position as an Assistant Professor at the Terry College of Business. Her area of expertise is in Organizational Behavior.
- Jennie Chua
Ms Jennie Chua President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ascott Group Non-Executive Director from January 2007 to July 2007 President & Chief Executive Officer since August 2007 Member of Executive Committee since January 2007 Ms Jennie Chua is President & Chief Executive Officer of The Ascott Group.
- Kenneth J. Geist
KENNETH J. GEIST Kenneth Geist is responsible for all development and new business activities at Sage. Joining us in 1995 as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Geist assumed responsibility for all business development practices in 1997. Since that time, Mr. Geist has overseen the acquisition and development of 19 hotel properties, ranging from newly constructed focused-service properties, to the conversion of urban historic buildings into full-service hotels.
- Burt Lyman
Burt Lyman has worked with the City of Mankato since 1998. Lyman works with Civic Center staff and other city team members bring events to the Mankato area. He oversees the negotiation of suite, signage and sponsorship agreements, books major events and acts as liaison between Civic Center staff and the City. Additionally, he brings his expertise in planning and promoting major public events and family shows to the Mankato’s annual Hickory Street RibFest and air shows.
- Clinton L. Rappole
Dr. Clinton L. Rappole , PhD Professor Emeritus & Former Eric Hilton Distinguished Chair Clinton L. Rappole was the Hilton College’s first Eric Hilton Distinguished Chair and is now a Professor Emeritus. He received a BA in History from Colgate University in 1962. He attended the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and received a BS in Hotel Administration in 1965, an MS in 1968, and PhD in 1971.
- Philippus Miller III
Philippus Miller III Managing Director of Philippus Miller III & Associates LLC, a full service executive search firm serving hospitality entities worldwide with researching and identifying, negotiating with and assisting clients in retaining highly qualified managers and executives.
- Hans Pfister
Hans Pfister Hans brings over 13 years of experience in the hotel and spa business in all capacities from trainee to General Manager, and currently serves as Managing Director working across all projects. Hans brings over 13 years of experience in the hotel and spa business in all capacities from trainee to General Manager, and currently serves as Managing Director working across all projects.
- Alan Stegman
Alan Stegman , Vice President of Operations Alan Stegman joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in May of 2007 as Vice President of Operations. He is responsible for overseeing the hotel operations for a number of the Marcus Hotels & Resorts owned and managed properties. Mr. Stegman’s career in the hospitality industry has spanned more than 25 years and includes individual property operations, multi unit operations and corporate operations and support.
- Mark D. Eble
Mark Eble is Vice President in charge of the Midwest office of PKF Consulting, located in Indianapolis. He brings more than 25 years of hospitality industry experience in both a consulting and hands-on operational capacity. Before joining PKF Consulting, Eble was a Regional Vice President with Cendant's Resort Condominiums International.
- Mike Pleninger
Mike earned his stripes at Sonesta International where, over ten years, he served in several operational capacities, including Corporate Food and Beverage Staff Specialist, General Manager of Hotel Sonesta, Winnipeg, and as Washington Regional Manager for the company's motor hotel division.
- Dena Blum
Dena Blum -Rothman is Vice President of HVS Executive Search and specializes in the hotel industry. Prior to joining HVS she was Human Resources Manager at Travel Planner and started her career with Hyatt. Dena has a B.S. from Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration and a M.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations.
- Sunmee Choi
Sunmee Choi teaches courses on quantitative analysis and decision modeling, and information systems management. The areas of her research interest have been revenue management, demand-forecasting methods, distribution channel management, and information systems management.
- Larry Reinstein
Larry Reinstein is President and CEO of Fresh City, a successful and fast growing multi-concept restaurant company featuring unique menu offerings and environments where the freshness of the food takes center stage. Founded in 1997 and under Mr. Reinstein's leadership, Fresh City has successfully become an award winning, favorite fast-casual destination that is poised for national expansion.
- Mark Earle
Mark has a Masters Degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, where he studied under a full fellowship as a graduate teaching assistant in psychology and as an assistant to the Admissions Director. His masters thesis was in the field of selecting high-potential leaders in the hospitality industry.
- Barry A.N. Bloom
Barry A.N. Bloom serves as executive vice president of portfolio management & administration for CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Mr. Bloom is responsible for overseeing select hotel assets, as well as directing efforts in management and franchise agreement administration, market planning and feasibility, real estate ownership issues, hotel technology and integrating acquisitions into our existing portfolio management systems.
- Bernard Ellis
Bernard Ellis - Managing Director, Americas As IDeaS' Managing Director for the Americas, Bernard Ellis is responsible for all sales activity in the region. Bernard joined IDeaS following a successful tenure at SynXis where he was the Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts and Channels. Prior to that, Bernard was an executive with Micros-Fidelio, where he managed sales for several major accounts.
- Minna Kwon
Minna Kwon Minna is a first year MBA student at the Yale School of Management concentrating in Finance. A graduate of the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University , Minna worked for Marriott International for five years prior to attending Yale.
- Tom Neuhaus
Tom Neuhaus Phd: Tom Neuhaus earned a PhD from Cornell University in Food Science in 2000. His dissertation focused on the relationship between mood and food choice. In the 70s, he worked in restaurants in France and a bakery in Vienna, Austria, then established a restaurant/bakery in Austin, Texas. In the 1980s, he wrote a weekly food column for the Washington Post and taught in the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University.
- Jim Nye
Jim has a varied hospitality background, which began in 1970 with a job as Night Auditor, Cook, Waiter and Bartender while attending Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration graduating in 1974. His hospitality career began with club management followed by several food and beverage positions and Assistant General Manager of an oceanfront resort.
- Ashwin Kamlani
Ashwin Kamlani graduated from the University of Rochester, and has a Masters from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. He worked for Andersen Consulting and PricewaterhouseCoopers in various industries and has been with Sol Melia for 4 years. Ashwin is responsible for all electronic marketing and reservations from North and South America to any Sol Melia Hotel worldwide.
- Ryan Pernice
Ryan Pernice , Vice-President A senior in the School of Hotel Administration, Ryan explores his fascination with the science of restaurant operations by studying the application of business theory to restaurant practice. Ryan acts as a teaching assistant for courses in restaurant entrepreneurship, business information systems, and managerial communication, and he is also an active member of the Ye Hosts Academic Honor Society
- Anjum Jung
Anjum Jung Managing Partner, Morph Design Company Anjum Jung, the proprietrix of Morph Design Company, the interior designing company of the Prestige Group, is instrumental in leading the Group's foray into the field of design and decoration with a focus on redefining the standards of world-class living. A commerce graduate with an interior design diploma to boot, Anjum's desire to excel in interior design stems from her love for antiques and traditional furture.
- David S. Pihlgren
David S. Pihlgren E-mail David S. Pihlgren A local now for almost 10 years, David Pihlgren earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, with a focus on entrepreneurship and a minor in Real Estate. In 2000, after having worked as Office Manager for Telluride Properties, Inc. for two years, David began a successful string of business start-ups.
- Michael Stangl
Senior Executive with domestic and international experience in P&L/general management, operations, business development, turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions. Extensive experience in application development, enterprise class software sales and implementation, professional services sales and delivery. Results-oriented, multitasking strategist adept at cross-cultural and cross-functional leadership, troubleshooting and decision making. Excellent communication, negotiation, listening, . . .
- Robert A. Gilbert
ROBERT A. GILBERT PRESIDENT & CEO, HSMAI As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, Robert A. Gilbert , CHME, CHA, has been guiding HSMAI through an exciting period of change in order to re-establish the 7,000-plus member organization as the definitive hospitality and travel marketing association in the world. During Gilbert's tenure, HSMAI has achieved tremendous success with a number of initiatives.
- Rohit Verma
Rohit Verma is an associate professor of service operations management at the School of Hotel Administration. Prior to his current appointment, he was the George Eccles Professor of Management, David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.
- Gregory Schulson
Gregory Schulson President & CEO Mr. Schulson serves as president and director of Lunan Corporation; in addition to his activities at Lunan Corporation, he is the founder and president of Burrito Beach LLC and B-Smooth LLC. Mr. Schulson received a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration in 1991, and a Master of Business Administration from University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 1998.
- Rupert Spies
Rupert Spies is a senior lecturer at the School of Hotel Administration. He teaches courses in restaurant management; culinary theory and practice; catering and special events management; restaurant and hotel supply chain management. He also teaches a seminar titled, Culture and Cuisines. Spies has lectured in Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Japan and Switzerland.
- Alice Chan
Alice Chan is the Marketing Manager for Continental Holdings Limited, a publicly listed jewellery manufacturing company in Hong Kong, focusing on creations of diamond, color gems and pearl fine jewellery. Alice is mainly responsible for product development, branding and marketing of jewellery in the overseas markets. Previously, She worked for Christian Dior Asia Pacific and Credit Suisse First Boston.
- Sanjeev Misra
Sanjeev Misra is located in our Chicago office and focuses on hotel acquisition analysis, hotel sales, asset management, 3rd party management and franchise brand selection. Mr. Misra is also a principal of Atira Hotels, a firm offering hotel operations, asset management services and development supervision to the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Paramount Lodging Advisors, Mr. Misra served as the Regional Director for NAI Global Hotels brokerage team.
- Mark V. Lomanno
Mark Lomanno President Mark Lomanno has been with STR for over 15 years. As President, he sets company policy and direction while overseeing daily operations. In addition, he coordinates initiatives and implementation for STR's ventures, both domestically and globally. Mr. Lomanno is highly regarded for his lodging industry expertise and writes a column for Hotel & Motel Management magazine.
- Bjorn Hanson
Bjorn Hanson Veteran Hotel Analyst with PricewaterhouseCoopers Bjorn Hanson is the Global Hospitality Industry Managing Partner for PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is well known for his consulting and econometric and statistical research. He holds Certified Real Estate Counselor (CRE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Food Service Consultants International (FSCI) professional designations.
- Roger Levine
Roger Levine is the co-owner of Who New? Retro-Mod Décor . Roger is also an instructor at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh within their Culinary Department. Originally from Buffalo, Roger graduated from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and is currently pursuing a MS in Hotel Administration. Roger serves on the LC’s Design Zone and Mainstreets Committees.