HSMAI Americas announces 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, lead by Chair Andrew Rubinacci
The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members.
McLEAN, VA – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announce the members of its 2024 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee, led by new chair, Andrew Rubinacci, who begins a two-year term. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics, and suppliers.
“I’m honored to step into the role as chair of HSMAI Americas and to have the opportunity to give back to the hospitality industry,” said Andrew Rubinacci on his new role. “Alongside this board of passionate industry leaders, we aim to continue to pave the way for the increasing convergence of commercial strategy through sales, marketing and revenue strategy.”
HSMAI Americas 2024 Executive Committee Members:
Chair: Andrew Rubinacci, CHSP, Chief Advisory Officer, FLYR
Chair Elect: Michael Innocentin, Strategic Advisor & Independent Consultant
Vice Chair: Agnelo Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer, Cote Family Companies
Treasurer: Stephanie Glanzer, CMP, Chief Sales Officer and SVP, MGM Resorts
Immediate Past Chair: John Washko, VP of Sales & Marketing, Mohegan Sun
President: Bob Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, President & CEO, HSMAI
HSMAI Americas 2024 Board Members:
DC Becker, Principal, Titan Group
Brian Berry, Executive Vice President of Commercial Strategy, Pyramid Hotel Group
Nelson Boyce, Managing Director of Travel, Google
Dawn Briggs, Senior Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Sojern
Chris Davidson, Executive Vice President, Travel Intelligence, MMGY Global
Sean Dee, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Outrigger Resorts and Hotels
Vanessa Eller, Regional Manager West Coast, Booking.com
Andre Fournier, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Revenue, CoralTree Hospitality
Mike Gamble, President & Chief Executive Officer, Searchwide Global
Mandy Gill, Vice President of Marketing – United States and Canada, Marriott International
Kristi Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer, KSL Resorts
Allison Handy, Senior VP of Sales, Aimbridge Hospitality
Adam Hayashi, CRME, VP, Revenue Management, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Brian Hicks, Senior Vice President of Commercial & Revenue Management – Americas, IHG
Rhett Hirko, CRME, Vice President of Global Revenue Optimization, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Jay Hubbs, CHDM, Vice President of Advertising, Marketing, Innovation, and Analytics, BWH Hotel Group
Lisa Jordan, CHDM, Senior Director, Digital Marketing, Red Roof
Lori Kiel, CHDM, Chief Commercial Officer, The Boca Raton Resort and Club
Michael Klein, Vice President of Global Revenue Management, Hyatt Hotels
Leora Lanz, ISHC, Assistant Dean Academic Affairs, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
Monique Lee, Vice President, Sales, G6 Hospitality
Flo Lugli, Principal, Navesink Advisory Group, LLC
Kevin McAteer, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Concord Hospitality
Kelly McGuire, Principal, ZS
Mark Molinari, CRME, SVP, Revenue Management & Commercial Strategy, Venetian Las Vegas
Katie Moro, Regional Vice President of Demand360 Data Partnerships, TravelClick, an Amadeus company
Jeff Patton, VP Sales Operations, Americas Hilton
Garth Peterson, CRME, Area Vice President of Global New Business, IDeas Revenue Solutions
Scott Pusillo, CRME, VP and Head of Sales, Sabre Hospitality Solutions
Jennifer Schneider, CRME, Senior Director Revenue Optimization – Upscale, Choice Hotels
Michael Shiwdin, Vice President, Guest Intelligence and Engagement, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Ed Skapinok, Chief Commercial Officer, Appellation
Jeff Spaccio, SVP, Enterprise & Brands, Tambourine
Dan Surette, Chief Sales Officer, Omni Hotels & Resorts
Haley White, Senior Director Global Strategic Accounts, Expedia Media Group Solutions
HSMAI’s 2024 Americas Board represents the increasing convergence of sales, marketing and revenue optimization leading commercial strategy. Relevant industry issues are addressed at signature events including the Commercial Strategy Conference, Sales Leader Forum, Executive Roundtables, and HSMAI Adrian Awards.
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