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 $1,300,000 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 Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time:Â 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: CFHLA Office
2025 CFHLA Foundation Board Leadership
Chair

Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Vice Chair

Jon McGavin
Grande Lakes Orlando
Secretary

Fred Sawyers
Evermore Orlando Resort
Treasurer

Brian Comes
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
2025 Foundation Board of Directors

Brad Boland
Vacation Villas at Fantasy World

Justin Bolin
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Ron Caimano
Former CFHLA Chair

Beatriz Dominguez
Clean Tec Services

Abed Ereikat
Hilton Grand Vacations

Les Harris
Parking Management Company

Peter Kacheris
Former CFHLA Chair

Barbara Kenney
Kenney Communications

Lori Lo Duca
Cypress Pointe Hilton Vacation Club

Jason Lopez
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Ally Martin
Hyatt House Orlando Airport

Dean Mazzoli
Walt Disney World Company

Louis Robbins
Former CFHLA Chair

Erin Sims
Landform of Central Florida

Cindy Traenkner
Domino's

Gerald Urquiola
Former CFHLA Chair

Steve Vinciguerra
SeaWorld Orlando