At UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, our Advisory Boards play a vital role in shaping the future of hospitality education. Comprised of experienced professionals from various sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry, these boards provide valuable insights and guidance to ensure that our programs remain aligned with industry trends and employer needs.
Our Advisory Board members collaborate closely with faculty and administration, sharing their expertise to support curriculum development, strategic initiatives, and student engagement. This partnership helps prepare our students to meet the demands of a fast-paced, global industry and ensures they graduate with the skills necessary for career success.
Whether it’s mentoring students, offering internship and job opportunities, or helping to shape academic programs, our Advisory Boards are an essential part of our commitment to excellence in hospitality education.
Explore our Advisory Boards and meet the esteemed professionals who help guide Rosen College. Click below to learn more about each board and its members.
Dean’s Advisory Board
The Dean’s Advisory Board consists of distinguished leaders and executives from various segments of the hospitality and tourism industry. This board provides strategic insights and guidance, helping to shape the direction of the college and ensure its continued success in developing future industry leaders
Robert Agrusa
President
Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association (CFHLA)
Marco A. Manzie CHA, CAM
Founder & President
Paramount Hospitality Management
Mario J.
BassChief Operating Officer
Visit Orlando
John McReynolds
Senior Vice President, External Affairs
Universal Parks & Resorts
Paul S. Mears, III
President & CEO,
Hello! Destination Management & Kapow
Barb Bowden
Area Managing Director
Loews Hotels Universal Orlando
John Rivers
Founder & CEO
4R Restaurant Group
Michael Chatham, AIA
President
HHCP
Harris Rosen
President
Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Olivier Chavy
President
Panorama
Jason Siegel
President & Chief Executive Officer
Greater Orlando Sports Commission
Lilly Donohue
President & Chief Executive Officer
Greater Orlando Sports Commission
Tricia Taylor
President
The Breakers Palm Beach
Gregory Elias
Chairman
The United Trust Company N.V.
Mark Tester
Executive Director
Orange County Convention Center
Mark Havard
Director of Human Resources
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Kevin J. Thibault, P.E.
CEO, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Orlando International Airport
Orlando Executive Airport
Chris Jaskiewicz
President & CEO
ICON Park
Maria Triscari
President & CEO
International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce
David John
COO
Entertainment Technology Partners
Joshua Wallack
Chief Operating Officer
Mango’s Tropical Cafe – Orlando
Sarah King
Chief People & Diversity Officer
Darden Restaurants
Matthew Linderman, CCM
President, COO & General Manager
Boca West Country Club, Inc.
Frank I. Wolfe, CAE
CEO
Hospitality Financial & Technology Professional (HFTP)
Charlie Lousignont ‘81
Former Chief Supply Chain Officer,
Brinker International
Casandra Matej
President & CEO
Visit Orlando
Frank Santos
CEO
Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Chris Mueller
General Manager
Hilton Orlando
Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board
The Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board offers Rosen College alumni the opportunity to engage with leadership, faculty, and students. This board focuses on enhancing the student experience, serving as a resource for faculty, and providing valuable guidance to the Rosen College Executive Council, ensuring the continued success of the college and its graduates.
Kennon Adkinson ’08
Senior Director of Catering, iServ BBQ, LLC
Dennis Levy ’10
Owner, Levy Hospitality (former owner Night Auditors of FL.)
Jamie Ancewicz ’05 ’20MS
Sales Manager, Hampton Inn-Palm Beach Gardens
Brittany Manzie ’09
Corporate Reputation Management Attachè, Paramount Hospitality Group
Kathleen Apodaca ‘06
Senior Luxury Business Development Manager
Lux Wines (Gallo Winery)
Marco Manzie, Jr. ’11
VP of Business Development, Paramount Hospitality Group
David Buckalew ‘05
Owner, Buckalew Hospitality
Selina Mullenax ’12
District Account Executive
Cort Event Furnishings
Steve Cokkinias ‘18MS
Sr. VP Market Development, FMGLeading
Luis Pardillo ‘04
Dreamfield Sports
Arin Counsel ’04
District Manager, Aramark Food Service, Denver
Rick Powell ‘10
Owner/Operator, Chick-fil-A -Mt. Dora
Caitlin Canning Glassman ’16, ’20MS
Special Projects and Communications
I-Drive Improvement District
Michael Ridgewell ‘11
Regional Vice President of operations, Schulte Hospitality Group
Dominique Greco ’11
Collective Strategies LLC
Emily Smith Nohrr ‘13
Assistant Director of Young Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy
UCF Foundation
Alexis Johnson ’05, ’10MS
Director of Business Development
Entertainment Central Productions
Shamir Kanji ’07
Senior VP Investments, Xenia Hotels & Resorts
Advisory Board for the Bachelor of Science in Event Management
The Advisory Board for the Bachelor of Science in Event Management includes leaders from top organizations in the event management industry. This board provides strategic insights and guidance, helping to shape the direction of the program and ensure its continued success in developing future industry leaders.
Dr. Kayode Aleshinloye
Lecturer
UCF Rosen College
Cornelia Jung
Senior Director of Events
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Tony Allen
CEO
RevRoad
Todd Lee
Director, Event Management
Universal Orlando
Vicki Ascione
Owner & Chief Strategist
V Event Management LLC
Carolyn Martin
Destination Experience Sr. Manager
Visit Orlando
Kelly Blakely
Director of Food and Beverage
Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts
Leslie Menichini
Vice President of Strategic Accounts
Prestige I Global Meeting Source
Eric Blanc
Deputy Director
OCCC
Gabrielle Mourino
Senior Account Manager
Imprint Events
Steven Brinkman
Instructor
UCF Rosen College
Selina Mullenax
Account Executive
Cort Furnishings
Linda Bruns
Chief Inspirer
Women Have Needs Too
Karen Quill
Account Executive
Etherios Group
Tami Corday
Director of Event Management
JW Marriott & Ritz Carlton, Grande Lakes
Stephen Pratt
Department Chair
UCF Rosen College
Erin Cook
VP, Business Development
E Squared Meetings & Events
Jessica Richards
Instructor
UCF Rosen College
Julie Dermis
Director of Destination & Event Services
Experience Kissimmee
Holly Robbins
Manager, Marketing Communications
UCF Rosen College
Ed DiAntonio
Director of Catering & Event Management
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Ralph Robinson
Strategic Events Manager
National Associations of Realtors
Warren Dietel
Owner, President
Puff n Stuff
Tim Overall
Director
Smart City
Rachel Bernstein
Operations Manager
BCD Meetings & Events
Lauren Sigmund
Customer Engagement Director
ETP
Brandee Gaar
Owner
Blush by Brandee Gaar, LLC
Adrienne Six
Director of Sales
TopGolf
Rodney Gutierrez
Sales and Events
World Equstrian Center
Susan Southerland
President
Just Events Group
Jeannie Hahm
Assistant Professor
UCF Rosen College
Zita Steglich Ross
CEO
Steglich Ross & Associates
Haley Hitzing
Marketing & Community Relations Manager
Centerplate
Shannon Tarrant
Owner
Wedding Venue Map
Michelle Holm
Lecturer
UCF Rosen College
Deborah Breiter Terry
Professor (Retired)
UCF Rosen College
Amanda Horning
Venues Events Assistant Division Manager
Orlando Venues
Kyle Trager
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
UCF Rosen College
Bridget Jackson
Director of Branded Experiences
Loews Hotels
Alison Watkins
Senior Event Manager
Eleven Events bbg
Jennifer Janette
Senior Director of Sales
Hello! Destination Management
Jessica Wickey
Program Director, Internships
UCF Rosen College
John Zoller
Director, Business Development
Freeman
Gregory Elias Entertainment Management Program Advisory Board
The Gregory Elias Entertainment Management Program Advisory Board is comprised of top executives and innovators from various segments of the entertainment industry. This board provides strategic insights and guidance, helping to shape the program’s direction and ensure its continued success in developing future industry leaders.
Ray Eddy, Chair/Faculty Advisor to the Board
Lecturer, Integrated Business
UCF College of Business
Chris Brown
Executive Director
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Sara Napolitano
Manager, Talent Acquisition and Development
Insomniac
Sean Perry
Event Coordination & Production
aXisPro Events, Inc dba aXis Productions
Bill Coan
President and CEO
ITEC Entertainment Corporation
Geoffrey Platt
Senior Production Manager/Designer
7thSense
Sheri Croft
Entertainment Consultant – Production
Sheri Croft Consulting
Adjunct, UCF
Ron Rodriguez
Owner/CEO Epic International Entertainment
Executive Producer
Hardrive Production
Chris Fallin
C-Founder/Executive Vice President of Production
Alignment Pictures
Michelle Sabolchick
Concert Sound Engineer for Elvis Costello
Creator/Owner
MixingMusicLive.com
Susan Fortini
Sr. Director, Operations
Florida Citrus Sports
Arthur Sims, II
Managing Partner
Sims Legal Group PLLC
George Hamrah
Director of Production
Orlando Shakes, In Partnership with UCF
Alison Strange
Owner, Alison Strange & Associates, LLC
CEO, THE Spring Games
President, PFXA, Inc. dba PFX Athletics
Founder, Suffragette Sports, LLC
Dave John
Chief Operating Officer
Entertainment Technology Partners (ETP)
Andrea Taylor
President
Azuree Talent Agency
Mike Marinaccio
Artistic Director
Dynamite Lunchbox Entertainment
Ron Weaver
Technical Design Director
FIEA, UCF
Pam McNamara
Head of Participant Care
Ezra Coaching
Mike Weeman
Guest Experience Division Manager
City of Orlando, Orlando Venues
Jeff Moore
Dean
UCF College of Arts and Humanities
Garrett Weinzierl
Host & Founder
Amove.tv Podcast Network
Hospitality Management Industry Advisory Board
The Hospitality Management Industry Advisory Board is comprised of leaders from various segments of the hospitality industry. This board provides strategic insights and guidance, helping to shape the academic direction of the Hospitality Management program and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
Barry Bloom
President & Chief Operating Officer
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Mark Pate
Assistant Controller/IT Director and HR Administrator
Highpointe Hotel Corporation
Jarrod Cowell
Area Manager Partner Services
Booking.com
Jenny Piccione
General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples
Joseph Delgado
General Manager
Celeste Hotel
Mark Politte
Vice President of Operations
Aimbridge Hospitality
Kylie Hallinan
Regional Director of People and Culture
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Jason O. Raimondi
President and Founder
JOR Hospitality Solutions
Johann Krieger
General Manager
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Mindy Rehse
Vice President, Private Label Solutions Americas
Expedia Group
Jay Leonard
General Manager
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Complex
Louis Robbins
Owner/Operator
Robbins Hotel Consulting
Dorea Mays, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources
Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Georgia Sheffield
Assistant Rooms Executive
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Andrew McGovern
Senior Vice President of Global HR Operations
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Dean Treuren
Event Management Administrator
Orange County Convention Center
Mr. Jeff Hulett
Senior Manager, New Attraction Development
Universal Epic Universe
Mr. Keith Smith
President & CEO
Keith Smith Consulting
Theme Park & Attraction Management Advisory Board
The Theme Park & Attraction Management Advisory Board is comprised of industry experts from various segments of the global theme park and attractions industry. This board provides strategic insights and guidance, helping to shape the direction of the program and ensure its continued success in developing future industry leaders.
Kirsten Abbott-West
Director, Talent Development, Leadership/Back of House
Universal Orlando Resort
Jean Gallagher
Regional GM
WDW Resorts
The Walt Disney World Company
Mandy Bond
Senior Vice President Revenue Operations
Food & Beverage, Universal Orlando Resort
John Hallenbeck
Vice President – Operational Alignment & Compliance
Universal Parks & Resorts
Jenny Bordeaux
Senior Event Manager
Universal Orlando Resort
Cyn McMyne
Senior Director of Human Resource
Kennedy Space Center/VC
DNC Parks & Resorts at KSC, Inc.
Tim Carrier
Corp. IT Manager
Big Shots Golf
Parker A. Perry
Guest Experience Manager,
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World
Brett Clark
Senior Manager, Park Services
Universal Orlando Resort
Jeff Polk
Senior Vice President, Resort Operations Services
Universal Orlando Resort
John Dent
Director, Program Development
Walt Disney World
Christopher Smith
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage/Executive Chef
Herschend Family Entertainment
UCF Rosen College Faculty Advisor to the Board:
Ady Milman Ph.D
Professor, Department of Tourism Events & Attractions
Board Guests
Bob Sharpe
Assistant Director, Operations
Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando Resort
Reno Deschaine
Vice President, Global Education & Member Services
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
Bobbie Wages
IAAPA Foundation
Tom Wages
IAAPA Foundation
Lifestyle Community Management
The Lifestyle Community Management Advisory Board includes UCF academic partners and industry experts. This board provides strategic insights and guidance, helping to shape the direction of the program and ensure its continued success in developing future industry leaders.
Steve Bahmer
President & CEO
LeadingAge Florida
Gail Matillo, MPA
President/CEO
Florida Senior Living Association and Florida Senior Living Institute
Caryl Barnes
Managing Director
Bridges Senior Housing Fund Manager LLC
A subsidiary of Bridge Investment Group Partners, LLC
Chris Newport
Vice President Senior Housing
Silver Companies
Amanda E. Birch, MBA, LNHA
Vice President of Human Resources
Westminster Communities of Florida
Reid Oetjen
Chair, Health Management and Informatics Department
UCF College of Community Innovation and Education
Allison Boulware RN
Vice President of Integrated Development
EmpowerMe Wellness
Michael A. Okaty
Managing Partner
Founder, Senior Housing Practice Group Trustee , UCF Board of Trustees
Mark Bush
Program Director, Health Services Administration
Health Management and Informatics Department
UCF College of Community Innovation and Education
Anthony Ormsbee-Hale, PHR, SHRM-CP
Senior Vice President, Strategic Operations
Civitas Senior Living
Jessie Chatman
Regional Director of Community Management
Troon
Gail Peacock
Director of Sales & Marketing
Freedom Pointe at The Villages
Lilly Donohue
President and Chief Executive Officer
StoneMor
Laurence J. Pino, Esq.
CEO and Chairman
Tuscan Gardens Senior Living
Vanessa Furlow
Vice President
Leland Management
Jason O. Raimondi
President and Founder
JOR Hospitality Solutions
Farlen Halikman
CPA
MSL CPAs & Advisors
Josh Smith
Regional Director of Operations
Greenbrier Senior Living
Jason Kohler
Executive Vice President
Beztak Companies
Domenica Wehmann
Executive Director
Legacy Pointe at UCF
Jay Mikosch
Campus Director
Wellington Bay
Charles Hamlin
National Manager of Lifestyle & Concierge
Taylor Morrison
David Hopkins
Advisory Partner
Sunbound/Kazoo Leadership