CHLA Leadership
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2023 Executive Committee and Board Members
Executive Committee
Tony Dunn, Chairman of the Board - Sheraton Denver Downtown
Lance Thompson, Vice Chairman - Vail Resorts
Brad Mills, Secretary/Treasurer - The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
Jack Damioli, Board Appointee - The Broadmoor
Suzy Hart, Board Appointee - Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Jack Paul, Board Appointee - Stonebridge Companies
Steve Togni, Board Appointee - Mountain Lodge at Telluride
Elected Directors
Daniel Benton - Hilton Fort Collins
Curtis Bova - Hilton Denver Inverness
Albus Brooks - Milander White
Ed Bucholtz - Grand Hyatt Denver
Jerry Caligure - Westin Downtown Denver
Lynda Campbell - 5 Senses Hospitality
Aaron Coburn - St. Julien Hotel & Spa
David Coonan - Hotel Teatro
Jonathan Fillman - The Little Nell
James Gibson - Garden of the Gods Resort & Club
Scott Gladney - SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown at MSU Denver
Brian Harrier - Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Paul Klees - C Lazy U Ranch
Linda Laniado - Host Hotels
Brian Leiker - Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel
Greg Leonard - Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center
Jan Lucas - Sage Hospitality Group
Tom Luersen - CoralTree Hospitality
Chris Pappas - Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
Allen Paty - Doubletree by Hilton Denver
Scott Perry - Home 2 by Hilton & Tru by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
Jason Polland - Sonesta Denver Downtown
Zach Sennett - Vail Resorts
Tammie Thompson-Booker - Valor Hospitality
Allied, Associate & Education Directors
Aaron Armstrong, Allied Director - Western Paper
Jen Atkins, Allied Director - Propark Mobility
Chris Brennan, Allied Director - Inspire AV
Dawn Montgomery, Allied Director - Encore Global
Eric Olson, Education Director - MSU Denver School of Hospitality, Events, and Tourism
Richard Scharf, Associate Director - VISIT DENVER
Rich Schneider, Allied Director - Raquelita’s Tortillas
Ex-Officio Board Members
Amie Mayhew - Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association
Sonia Riggs - Colorado Restaurant Association
CHLA Staff
Amie Mayhew, President & CEO
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Dana Gresham, Executive Administrative Assistant
