CFHLA Foundation Board of Directors
The CFHLA Foundation, is a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created in 2009 to serve as the "Giving Arm" of CFHLA.
Since 2000, the CFHLA Foundation has awarded over $1,050,588 in Hospitality Student and Family Member Scholarships.
For more information regarding our CFHLA Foundation, please contact CFHLA Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Melanie Anesh at melanie.anesh@cfhla.org.
Mission Statement:
"To enrich an environment where the hospitality community in Central Florida can grow and thrive."
Giving Statement:
"The CFHLA Foundation donates to advance Hospitality and Tourism Initiatives, youth-related causes, and community advocacy."
Donation / Giving Philosophy:
"The CFHLA Foundation serves as the exclusive "donation provider" for all association charitable giving."
Next Foundation Board Meeting
Date:Â December 4, 2024
Time:Â 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: CFHLA Office
2024 CFHLA Foundation Board Leadership
Chair
Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Vice Chair
Jon McGavin
Grande Lakes Orlando
Secretary
Fred Sawyers
Evermore Resort
Treasurer
Brian Comes
Hyatt
2024 Foundation Board of Directors
Justin Bolin
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chairman
Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services
Tina Earley
BMS CAT
Abed Ereikat
Hilton Grand Vacations
Sonja Giselbrecht
Bluegreen Vacations -
The Fountains Resort
Michael Hanley
Wealth Management Strategies of  Florida
Les Harris
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista Orlando / Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista Orlando / Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks
Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chairman
Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications
Ally Martin
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
Dean Mazzoli
Walt Disney World Company
Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chairman
Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida
Cindy Traenkner
Domino's
Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chairman
Steve Vinciguerra
SeaWorld Orlando