The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association is comprised of hospitality industry leaders serving as officers, executive board members, board members and experienced staff. Under the direction of the chairman of the board, the directors guide the membership, financial aspects, activities, advocacy, representation and presence of the NHLA on a local, statewide and national level.
2015 Officers include Lynn Mitchell (Soleil Management), Chairman of the Board; Mary Ann Burns (Boyd Group), Vice Chairperson; Jonathan Boulware (Gold Dust West), Vice Chairperson; and Cliff Atkinson (Mandarin Oriental), Secretary/Treasurer.
The 2015 Executive Board of Directors is comprised of Alex Canales (Hilton Grand Vacations Club); Greg Gooding (The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa); Lyra Hynie, (Tropicana Resort and Casino); and Shannon McCallum Crawford, (Aria Resort and Casino).
Board members for 2015 include Erna Barton (Bluegreen Club 36); Eric Bello (Venetian/Palazzo); Chris Breed (Wyndham Vacation Ownership); Matt Carter, (Carson Valley Inn); Audrey Damonte (Damonte Law Offices); Jason Dougan (M Resort Spa and Casino); Fred Findlen (Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Casino); Patrick Flynn (Peppermill Hotel Casino); Mary Giuliano (Vdara Hotel and Spa); Simon Pettigrew (The Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino), Patrick Wallace (Sunset Station Hotel and Casino) and Ricardo Ramirez (Downtown Grand).
NHLA Board of Directors top executives in the industry
“I am honored to have the opportunity to work together with some of the most prestigious leaders in the state’s industry on the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association board this year. Each of the board members brings professionalism, experience, enthusiasm and expertise to our board and to our membership. NHLA has had over 50 new companies join the association in the past year and it continues to grow continuously. Through the leadership of our board and our staff, we are looking forward to a productive and exciting year for our members and our industry,” states Lynn Mitchell, NHLA Chairman of the Board.
The NHLA Board of Directors and staff meet quarterly and review progress and pending or new issues for NHLA and the industry. They discuss relevant industry legislative actions as necessary. Association growth strategies are part of every agenda as well as reviewing upcoming events and new opportunities and benefits for NHLA members.
“It is a great pleasure to work with such a dynamic, energetic and active board. Each member brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the association. The directors truly care about our industry and understand the importance of our state association in providing advocacy and resources for the members. It is an honor to know this group of professionals and have the opportunity to work with them,” states Diane Gandy, SVP, Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association.