After reviews and interviews, the HFTP nominating committee—comprising past HFTP Global past presidents, advisory council chairs and chapter presidents—has selected the HFTP members who will replace the outgoing directors of the HFTP Global Board. Here is the official slate for the 2024-2025 HFTP global executive committee and board of directors:
HFTP global executive committee
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- HFTP Global President Justin Taillon, professor and department head, Highline College
- HFTP Global Vice President James Bina, treasurer, Rosen Hotels & Resorts Inc.
- HFTP Global Treasurer Andrew Buwalda, general manager of IT, finance and operations, Deerhurst Resort
- HFTP Global Secretary Barry Thomas, vice president, technology, Orient Express, Raffles and Fairmont, Accor
- HFTP Global Immediate Past President Stephanie Anderson, River Bend Golf & Country Club
- HFTP Executive Advisor Sherry Marek, CEO, Aiken Street
New HFTP Global Directors
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- HFTP Global Director Chris Begley, area manager, hospitality systems, Sonesta Hotels
- HFTP Global Director Arthur Burger, Principal, Art Burger Consulting
- HFTP Global Director Jeffrey Dekruif, CFO, The Ford Field River Club
- HFTP Global Director Kevin Yarnell, senior executive, hospitality and retail, Cisco Systems
In accordance with Article X, Section 3 of the bylaws, should the slate above remain uncontested, the HFTP Secretary will cast a single ballot at the HFTP Annual Business Meeting at the HFTP 2024 Annual Convention, Oct. 23-25 at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Conn. The secretary will then declare the mentioned individuals as duly elected.