The Seattle Hotel Association (SHA) announces a new president and vice president to oversee efforts of the non-profit organization that promotes the economic well-being of Seattle’s hospitality industry. Howard Cohen, a SHA board officer since 2004 and vice president and general manager of Clise Properties – Hotel Division, will take his new position as the 2010-2011 board president. David Watkins, general manager at the Inn at the Market, will be SHA vice president. Don Dennis, general manager of Hotel Deca and David Sullivan, general manager of the Pan Pacific Hotel, will remain as treasurer and as secretary, respectively. Cohen has been in leadership roles at Seattle’s Clise Properties – Hotel Division since 2002. Prior to that, he held positions throughout Washington, including Sunstone Hotels and Red Lion Hotels & Inns. Over the past 30 years Cohen has dedicated his expertise in the hospitality and lodging industry. In addition to serving on the board of SHA, Cohen has also served on the board of directors of the Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association and is a current board secretary of the HERE Local 8 Union Pension and Health & Welfare Trusts. General Management USA & Canada United States Washington Seattle