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CH&LA Committees

As a membership organization, the California Hotel & Lodging Association depends on the dedication and commitment of its members to ensure the vitality of association programs. Each year, hundreds of members serve on the association's committees. The committees are established by the CH&LA Board of Directors and Executive Committee or by the corporate bylaws to oversee ongoing activities of the association.

Members who would like to suggest themselves or other members for appointment to particular committees, please click here.

In addition to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, CH&LA's current committees include:

Audit & Investment Committee - Staff Liaison: Michelle Donohue, Accounting & Operations Manager
CABBI Conference Committee - Staff Liaison: Jennifer Flohr, CAE, CMP, Senior Vice President
CABBI Council - Staff Liaison: Jenn Wheaton, CABBI Program Coordinator
CHALPAC Board of Directors - Staff Liaison: Randi L. Knott, MPA, Vice President Gov't & Legal Relations
Education Foundation Board of Directors - Staff Liaison:Susan Ragatz, Education Director
Government & Legal Relations Committee - Staff Liaison: Randi L. Knott, MPA, Vice President Gov't & Legal Relations
Hall of Fame Committee - Staff Liaison: Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE , President & CEO
Marketing & Member Services Committee - Staff Liason: Jennifer Flohr, CAE, CMP, Senior Vice President
Nominating Committee - Staff Liaison: Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE, President & CEO
Owners/Operators Council - Staff Liaison: Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE, President & CEO

Please click on each of the above listed committees to review their functions, their staff liaisons, and the names of their members.

AUDIT & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Responsible for oversight of CH&LA's financial condition, to include supervising internal controls, procedures for preparation of financial statements, investments, annual audit of CH&LA and its affiliates, tax returns, and retirement fund management.

  • Chair: Steve Robbins, CHA
    Executive Director
    Port of Los Angeles Business Improvement District
  • Carl Doughty
    Pacific Plaza Hotels
  • Steve Klein, CHA
    Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
  • Tom Patton, CHA
    General Manager/Partner
    Ramada Limited Santa Barbara
  • Pam Richardson, CHA
  • Wes Tyler, CHA
    General Manager
    Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
  • Staff Liaison: Michelle Donohue, Accounting & Operations Manager

CABBI CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Responsible for ensuring that the InnSpire Annual Conference & Trade Show provides an informational and educational opportunity for bed and breakfast innkeepers about all aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry. Also, ensures that bed and breakfast members have adequate and appropriate ways to discuss items of mutual interest and to address issues impacting this unique segment of the lodging industry.

  • John Spear, Chair
    Hotel Drisco
  • Bruce Abney
    Owner
    El Morocco Inn & Spa
  • Carol Beazley
    Owner
    Beazley House
  • Jim Beazley
    Owner
    Beazley House
  • Ann Callahan
    Owner
    Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast
  • Doug Cook
    Innkeeper
    Brannan Cottage Inn
  • Lani Eklund
    Owner
    Inn At Locke House
  • Margo Graham
    Owner
    Goodman House
  • Stephanie McCaffrey
    Owner
    McCaffrey House
  • Marjorie Woodbridge
    General Manager
    Casa Tropicana Bed & Breakfast
  • Staff Liaison: Jennifer Flohr, CAE, CMP, Senior Vice President

CABBI COUNCIL

Responsible for ensuring that an optimum mix of benefits and services for bed and breakfast innkeepers, to include marketing, education, communication, and networking. Monitors current, and identifies and inaugurates new, services and benefits. Ensures that the association's bed and breakfast members have adequate and appropriate ways to discuss items of mutual interest, to address issues impacting this unique segment of the lodging industry, and to interface effectively with CH&LA.

  • Chair: Lowell Daniels
    Owner
    Victorian Inn
  • Vice Chair: Bruce Abney
    Owner
    El Morocco Inn & Spa
  • Jim Beazley
    Owner
    Beazley House Bed & Breakfast
  • Ann Callahan
    Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast
  • Michelle Berry
    The Morgan
  • Doug Cook
    Innkeeper
    Brannan Cottage Inn
  • Lowell Daniels
    Owner
    Victorian Inn
  • Lani Eklund
    Owner
    Inn At Locke House
  • Melanie Gideon
    Owner
    Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
  • Margo Graham
    Innkeeper
    Goodman House
  • Don Martine
    Owner
    Martine House
  • Stephanie McCaffrey
    Owner
    McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast
  • Peggy Mosley
    Owner
    Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park
  • John Spear
    General Manager
    Hotel Drisco
  • Staff Liaison:Jenn Wheaton, CABBI Program Coordinator

CALIFORNIA LODGING INDUSTRY LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS SUMMIT TASK FORCE

Provides oversight and direction for the California Lodging Industry Legislative Awareness Summit

  • Chair: Tony Bruno
    Disneyland Resort Hotels
  • Staff Liaison: Lynn Mohrfeld, President & CEO

CHALPAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Governs the California Hotel & Lodging Association Political Action Committee. Responsible for overseeing solicitation and fundraising activities. Working in consultation with CH&LA's legislative advocates, considers and approves contributions to candidates for California statewide office, the Legislature, and the Board of Equalization.

  • Chair: René Boskoff
    General Manager
    Monterey Marriott Hotel
  • Tony Bruno
    Disneyland Resort Hotels
  • Dave Costain
    Team San Jose
  • Frank de Lima
    Strategic Advocation, Inc.
  • James Eiler, Esq.
    Partner
    Kaiser, Swindells, & Eiler
  • Mike Getto
    Director of Sales
    The Laguna Hills Hotel
  • Jitu Ishwar
    Holiday Inn Express
  • Marc A. Koonin
    Attorney at law
    Sedgwick, Detert, Morgan & Arnold LLP
  • Chris Korologos
    Red Lion Inn
  • Robert Mayer, Jr.
    President
    Robert Mayer Corporation
  • Peggy Mosley
    Owner
    Groveland Hotel
  • Pascal Naneix
    Motel 6
  • Anand Patel
    Owner
    Hawthorn Inn & Suites
  • Pragna Patel-Mueller
    Founder/CEO
    Samata Management, Inc.
  • Tom Patton, CHA
    Ramada Limited
  • Pam Richardson, CHA
  • Stephen A. Robbins, CHA
    Executive Director
    San Pedro Historical Waterfront
  • Pat Seminario
    Marriott Ventura Beach Hotel
  • Wes Tyler, CHA
    General Manager
    Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
  • Carl Winston
    San Diego State University
  • Staff Liaison: Randi L. Knott, MPA, Vice President of Gov't & Legal Relations

EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Governs the California Hotel & Lodging Association Education Foundation, CH&LA's IRC Section 501(c)(3) public charity. Provides scholarships as well as financial support for CH&LA's education-related activities and programs.

  • Robert Balmer, CHA
    Doubletree Hotel San Jose
  • Brian P. Blake
    Internship & Placement Director
    Hospitality & Tourism Management
    San Diego State University
  • Thomas Costello
    Director, Hospitality Management Program
    McLaren School of Business
    University of San Francisco
  • Mary Crowe
    Vintage Inn/Villagio Inn & Spa
  • Fred De Stefano
    Larkspur Hotels
  • Allan Farwell
    General Manager
    Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa
  • Jason Feger
    Assistant General Manager
    Hacienda Hotel LAX
  • Peter P. Fuller
    Director Emeritus
  • Mike Getto
    Director of Sales
    The Laguna Hills Hotel
  • Elliot Katz
    Foodservice Coffee Consultant
  • Jason McCarthy
    Greater Santa Barbara Lodging & Restaurant Association
  • Tom Patton, CHA
    General Manager
    Ramada Inn
  • Candace Savage, MHS
    Regional Manager
    USA Today No. California/Hawaii Region
  • Pat Seminario
    General Manager
    Marriott Ventura Beach Hotel
  • Wes Tyler, CHA
    General Manager
    Chancellor Hotel
  • Paul R. Handlery
    Director Emeritus
    Handlery Hotels, Inc.
  • Staff Liaison:Susan Ragatz, Education Director

GOVERNMENT & LEGAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Provides oversight and direction regarding CH&LA's multi-faceted governmental and legal relations programs, to include advocating for and represention of the lodging industry to the California Legislature, before numerous state regulatory agencies, and at the local level, as well as legal activities on behalf of the lodging industry. Works closely with the American Hotel & Lodging Association in coordinating national advocacy as well as the CH&LA Political Action Committee (CHALPAC).

  • Chair: Rene Boskoff
    General Manager
    Monterey Marriott Hotel
  • Tony Bruno
    Disneyland Resort Hotels
  • Dave Costain
    Team San Jose
  • Frank de Lima
    Strategic Advocation, Inc.
  • James Eiler, Esq.
    Partner
    Kaiser, Swindells, & Eiler
  • Mike Getto
    Director of Sales
    The Laguna Hills Hotel
  • Jitu Ishwar
    Holiday Inn Express
  • Marc A. Koonin
    Attorney at law
    Sedgwick, Detert, Morgan & Arnold LLP
  • Chris Korologos
    Red Lion Inn
  • Robert Mayer, Jr.
    Robert Mayer Corporation
  • Peggy Mosley
    Owner
    Groveland Hotel
  • Pascal Naneix
    Motel 6
  • Anand Patel
    Owner
    Hawthorn Inn & Suites
  • Pragna Patel-Mueller
    Founder/CEO
    Samata Management, Inc.
  • Tom Patton, CHA
    Ramada Limited
  • Pam Richardson, CHA
  • Stephen A. Robbins, CHA
    Executive Director
    San Pedro Historical Waterfront
  • Pat Seminario
    Marriott Ventura Beach Hotel
  • Wes Tyler, CHA
    General Manager
    Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
  • Carl Winston
    San Diego State University
  • Staff Liaison: Randi L. Knott, MPA, Vice President Gov't & Legal Relations

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Conducts the necessary business of the organization between meetings of the board of directors, including regular financial and operational oversight.

EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE

Provides insight, feedback and direction to the Association's leadership.

  • Chair: Tony Bruno
    Disneyland Resort Hotels
  • Staff Liaison: Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE , President & CEO

MARKETING & MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE

Provides oversight and direction relative to CH&LA's marketing activities, to include web site development, public relations, and communications and outreach to CH&LA's members, the lodging industry generally, the media, and the public.

  • Chair: Larry Link
    Hospitality Resorts, Inc.
  • Lance Joe
    Regional Manager
    Heartland Payment Systems
  • Bimal Patel
    Partner
    Hotel Zico
  • Candace Savage, MHS
    Regional Manager
    USA Today
  • Mark LeBlanc
    Senior Vice President, Business Development
    The Rim Corporation
  • Peggy Mosley
    Groveland Hotel, Inc.
  • Michael Pace
    W Hotel San Francisco
  • Terrence Underwood
    The Grande Colonial
  • Staff Liaison:Jennifer Flohr, CAE, CMP, Senior Vice President

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Develops a slate of candidates for board service that exemplifies a professional executive profile and seeks board members representing the diversity of CH&LA's membership, including geography, property size, and membership type.

  • Chair: Rick Anderson
    Owner
    Casa Tropicana
  • Bhupen Amin
    Chief Operating Officer
    Lotus Hotels & Investments
  • Rene Boskoff
    General Manager
    Monterey Mariott Hotel
  • Jon Handlery, CHA
    Senior Vice President
    Handlery Hotels, Inc.
  • Don Johnson, CHA
    President & CEO
    Vagabond Inn Palm Springs & Oxnard.
  • Pam Richardson, CHA
  • Wes Tyler, CHA
    General Manager
    Chancellor Hotel On Union Square
  • Staff Liaison: Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE, President & CEO

OWNER/OPERATOR COUNCIL

The Owner/Operator Council provides oversight and perspective to CH&LA's activities as they relate to and affect owners and operators of lodging properties.

  • Chair: Bhupen Amin
    Chief Operating Officer
    Lotus Hotels & Investments
  • Bobby Bharat Newman
    Owner
    Best Western Oakland Airport
  • Kiran Patel
    President
    Pacific West Hotels
  • Naz Patel
    Owner
    Econo Lodge & Guesthouse Inn Southgate
  • Pramod Patel
    President
    RAPS Hospitality
  • Raman (Raymond) Patel
    Central Valley Hotels
  • Rohit Ranchhod
    CEO
    Hospitality Management, Inc.
  • Staff Liaison: Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE, President & CEO