LEADERSHIP
Chapter Presidents
The industry professionals that comprise FRLA’s chapter presidents are dedicated individuals who serve not only their customers and employees, but also serve as leadership to the industry. FRLA is proud of our leadership, and we rely on their expertise and experience to chart the course for the Association on the local and state level. We asked our chapter presidents: “Why are you involved in FRLA?”
BAY Paul Schreiner
COLLIER Tom White
Managing Partner, Texas Roadhouse
Hawthorn Suites, Naples, Managing Partner
“Whether it’s providing a powerful voice for the hospitality industry in our Legislature, supporting our citizens through disaster relief or advocating for the 1.5 million Floridians who support their families with careers in the hospitality industry, FRLA is there. I am proud to be a member of an organization whose mission, at its core, is people.”
“FRLA provides an opportunity for the hospitality industry to unite on issues of interest. It also gives me chance to network with local leaders in the hospitality industry.”
BROWARD Kara Lundgren
ESCAROSA Nick Murray
General Manager, Circ Hotel
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage, Innisfree Hotels
“FRLA is important to me because it provides a platform for all areas of the tourism industry to work together. Whether we are working on legislative issues or in our education system creating our next generation of leaders, we all work together. It is so great to be a part of an organization that really ‘walks the walk’ and ‘talks the talk’ to support Florida’s tourism industry each and every day.”
CENTRAL FLORIDA Jon McGavin Area General Manager, Grande Lakes, Orlando – The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes “I am involved in the FRLA because it is important that industry leaders stay connected with what is going on in our state and industry. From the legislative, the philanthropic and education side of our communities, we have the burden of ensuring we leave our industry better than we found it.”
24 SPRING
2020
“I am involved in the FRLA to help grow awareness and camaraderie between restaurant owners and operators about ways to better serve the communities that we operate in, as well as provide the best environment for our team members.”
FLORIDA INNS CHAPTER Anthony Sexton Innkeeper, Victorian House Bed & Breakfast “I am passionate about the B&B industry and the level of service that we represent. FRLA offers advocacy, education and support that has helped grow my businesses and being on the board of Florida Inns is my way of giving back to the B&B community.”
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