Metro Denver Lodging Council
In addition to networking events that include speakers on topics that affect the local community, MDLC actively lobbies at the local level on behalf of the hotel industry.
MDLC's 2023 Board of Directors |
Brad Mills, Chairman of the Board - The Ritz Carlton Denver
Brian Leiker, Chair Elect - Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel
David Cirincione - AC, & Le Meridien Denver Downtown
David Coonan - Hotel Teatro
Tony Dunn - Sheraton Denver Downtown
Greg Leonard - Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Amanda Parsons - Thompson Denver
Allen Paty - Doubletree by Hilton Denver Central Park
Denise Pflum - Hilton Denver City Center
Jason Polland - Sonesta Denver Downtown
Steve Santomo - Sage Hospitality Group
Keith Siebenaler - Kimpton Hotel Born
Jen Atkins - Propark Mobility
Michael Engleberg - Valiant
Dawn Montgomery - Encore Global
Dr. Kiyan Shafieizadeh - Metro State University of Denver, School of Hospitality
Events |
In 2023, MDLC will host a variety of events including: August 10th – MDLC Lunch with the Denver City Council October 10th – 4:00 p.m. – MDLC Trade Show November 9th - Downtown GM Lunch (Magnolia Denver) GMs only! December 7th – 4:00 p.m. – MDLC Happy Hour Registration for all events will open 60 days prior to each event. |
Government Affairs |
MDLC contracts with Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs to represent hotels on a variety of issues of importance to Denvefr hoteliers. MDLC is actively engaged with the City on issues including: crime, homelessness, green building requirements, marijuana hospitality establishments, and mairjuna delivery.
MDLC members can access a current sumary of the issues we are lobbying/monitoring in the City & County of Denver by clicking here.
MDLC Membership |
CHLA members can join the Metro Denver Lodging Council for an additional fee as outlined below. Please email Dana Gresham to join MDLC. |
Lodging Members
Less than 200 rooms |
Lodging Members
200+ rooms |
Allied Members
Vendors & Suppliers |
$750/year | $1000/year | $750/year |
Includes 1 representative at the 6 annual MDLC networking events (exluding Golf Tournament). Additional guests are $35 each. The same representative from your company does not need to be the same person each time. |
Includes 1 representative at the luncheons. Additional guests $35 each. Includes 5 networking events for 1 representative from your property or company; does not need to be the same person each time. |
Includes 1 representative at the luncheons. Additional guests $35 each. Includes 5 networking events for 1 representative from your property or company; does not need to be the same person each time. |
Don't Be Shy. Get In Touch.
If you are interested in learning more, have questions or would like to speak with a member of our leadership team, please send us an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as we can!