HFTP 2020–2021 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors Begin Term
The new HFTP Global Board was installed during the association’s Annual Business Meeting broadcast
The 2020-2021 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) have officially begun their term at the start of this month. The association leaders represent a wide variety of segments within the hospitality industry, including: clubs, academics, hotels, finance, technology and more. The HFTP Global Board volunteers its time and professional expertise to help guide and progress the association to the forefront of the industry as it carries out its strategic plan.
The HFTP Global Board is the primary decision-making body of the association. Under the Board's vision, HFTP is able to expand its international reach and address the needs of the hospitality industry at large. The Board ensures the continuity of the association by planning for the future, establishing and reviewing major policies and programs that support the mission of the association, and by ensuring that the association is fiscally sound.
The new leadership slate was installed at the 2020 HFTP Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony, presented as an online broadcast on Thursday, October 29. Leading the HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors as Global President is Mark Pate, Sr., CHAE, CHTP, MBA; assistant controller and IT director for Highpointe Hotel Corp.
"One of the most exciting things about being HFTP President at this time is that I have a whole year to work with some of the brightest and most talented folks in the hospitality industry, as we reposition HFTP for its amazing future," said Pate. "I am really looking forward to the time we can sit down and discuss issues face-to-face again."
HFTP 2020-2021 Global Executive Committee members:
- President: Mark Pate Sr., CHAE, CHTP, MBA Assistant Controller and IT Director, Highpointe Hotel Corporation
- Vice President: Neil Foster, CHTP, MBA Tech-Tonic Hospitality Services
- Treasurer: Stephanie Anderson, CHAE, CPA, CGMA CFO, River Bend Golf & Country Club
- Secretary: Justin Taillon, MBA, Ph.D., CHTP Professor and Department Head; Highline College
- Immediate Past President: Michael Levie, CHTP COO, citizenM Hotels
- Ex Officio Frank I. Wolfe, CAE, FIH CEO, HFTP
HFTP 2020-2021 Global Board of Directors:
- Director Toni Bau Director of Finance, Maybourne Beverly Hills
- Director James Bina, CHAE+, CHTP Director of Finance, Rosen Hotels & Resorts
- Director Carson Booth, CHTP Strategic Advisor, POS8
- Director Kelly Brennan VP of Employee Benefits, CBIZ
- Director Jill Burnett, CHAE, CPA • Controller, Medalist Golf Club
- Director Arthur Burger, CHAE+ Principal, Art Burger Consulting
- Director Andrew Buwalda, CHAE Regional Director of Finance, Skyline Investments
- Director Mark Fancourt Co-founder, Testbed.Vegas/TRAVHOTECH
- Director Jonathon Goodman, CHAE, CPA CFO, Lost Tree Golf Club
- Director Eileen Sarris, CPA, CHAE CFO, The Field Club
- Director Barry Thomas, CHTP Sr. Corporate Director - Property Technology, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
- Director Fitzroy Walker, MBA, MCIM Regional Financial Controller, Sandals Resorts International
For more information on HFTP leadership and leadership opportunities, contact HFTP Director Board & Special Projects Millicent Gustafson at [email protected] or +1 (512) 220-6449.
About HFTP
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in the EU and Middle East. HFTP is recognized as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP uniquely understands the industry's pressing issues, and assists its stakeholders in finding solutions to their challenges more efficiently than any organization. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org. For the latest news, visit the HFTP News page at news.hftp.org and the HFTP Connect blog at blog.hftp.org.
Millicent Athanos
Staff Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
+1 512 220 6449
HFTP
