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2006-2007 Board of Directors

Hotel Association of Los Angeles is pleased to announce newly elected officers, management and board of directors!

Ruben Gonzalez (a Partner in the public relations firm Englander and Associates) will begin duties as the Association's executive director,beginning April 1, 2008. Ruben's thoughts, ideas and creative energy will be highlighted in upcoming issues as the Association embarks on its challenges, growth and advocacies.

Congratulations to our new officers:
Vice Chair, Paul Verduin (Embassy Suites LAX-North), Treasurer, John Marko (Kawada Hotel) and Secretary, Glenn Sampert (Westin Los Angeles Airport). We look forward to their experience and talents to continue efforts to maintain our leadership position in the lodging industry.

Welcome to our newest board members:
Grant Coonley (Hilton Los Angeles Airport), Michael Czarcinski (Westin Bonaventure), Dan Piotrowski (Omni Los Angeles), Jonathan Litvack (Westin Pasadena), Joseph Zarrahy (Crowne Plaza Hotel Commerce Casino), Robert Nelson (Pacific Palms Conference Resort), Michael Krouse (LA Inc.), & Ryan Ono (Coca Cola Bottling of Southern California). Thanks for your commitment and dedication to serve!



 

BOARD OFFICERS

Chairman of the Board

This elected position is currently vacant

Vice Chairman

Paul Verduin
General Manager
Embassy Suites Hotel LAX – North

Treasurer

John Marko
General Manager
Kawada Hotel

Secretary

Glenn Sampert
General Manager
Westin Hotel Los Angeles Airport


BOARD MEMBERS

Bob Amano
Regional Marketing Representative
California Travel & Tourism Commission

Patrick Birmingham
General Manager
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown

James R. Lantz
Key Account Manager
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

Gregory Lehman
General Manager
Renaissance Montura Hotel

Steven Scheck

Robert Nelson
General Manager
Pacific Palms Conference Resort

Michael K. Krouse
Vice President
LA INC., The Convention & Visitors Bureau

Ryan Ono
Market Unit Manager
Coca-Cola Bottling of Southern California

Stephen A. Robbins CHA
Regional General Manager
BBJ Linnen

Gus J. Sader
President
Hospitality Asset Services, LLC

Grant Coonley
General Manager
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Michael Czarcinski
General Manager
Westin Bonaventure

Dan Piotrowski
General Manager
Omni Los Angeles Hotel

Jonathan Litvak
General Manager
Westin Pasadena

Joseph G. Zarrahy
General Manager
Crowne Plaza Hotel Commerce Casino


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ruben Gonzalez

LEGAL COUNSEL

David S. Aikenhead
Partner
Aikenhead, Cipes & Supanich

 
Hotel Association of Los Angeles
801 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 507-3729   Fax: (213) 747-4900   E-mail: mail@hotelassociationla.com
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