David M. Bleser

David M. Bleser, President of Bleser & Associates, LLC. provides comprehensive, customized programs for the hospitality industry that are designed to help his clients achieve maximum asset valuation. A United States Marine Veteran of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Administration. As a nationally recognized authority on fraud within the hospitality industry, he conducts numerous fraud / identity theft presentations throughout the country each year. His extensive knowledge on operational policies and procedures has led him to write numerous articles regarding internal fraud for several hospitality publications. He is a member of the prestigious, invitation only, International Society of Hospitality Consultants, (ISHC), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, HFTP and The Institute of Internal Auditors. In 2007 he was inducted into Strathmore’s Who’s Who and is the past Chairman of the Loss Prevention Committee for the American Hotel and Lodging Association.