UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management will celebrate the achievements of four industry professionals and one outstanding alumna during its 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30 p.m. The event honors individuals whose careers, leadership, and contributions have made a lasting impact on the hospitality industry and the Rosen College community. 

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are Mandy Bond, retired senior vice president of Universal Orlando Resort; John Dent, general manager of Disneyland Resort; David John, president and chief operating officer of Entertainment Technology Partners; and Deborah Breiter, emeritus professor at Rosen College. The ceremony will also honor Ashley Babbit, a 2020 Rosen graduate, with the Outstanding Alumni Award. 

2026 Hall of Fame Inductees 

Mandy Bond 

Senior Vice President (Retired), Universal Orlando Resort 

Mandy Bond is a retired Senior Vice President at Universal Orlando Resort. Over her 40-year Food & Beverage career, spanning both of Orlando’s premier theme park destinations, she became an expert in financial strategies and large-scale workforce leadership. Mandy holds an MBA and strongly supports UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. 

Deborah Breiter Terry 

Emeritus Professor, UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management 

Deborah Breiter was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised on Long Island. She earned her undergraduate degree in politics and economics from Bennington College in Vermont before beginning her career in the restaurant industry. She later earned her Master of Professional Studies (MPS) from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. While managing a hotel in San Francisco, Breiter was invited to speak at City College of San Francisco, which led to her career in higher education. She went on to teach at two community colleges and three universities before retiring. She now enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael Terry, and her two grandchildren. 

John Dent 

General Manager, Disneyland Resort 

After more than 30 years at Walt Disney World, John Dent is currently General Manager of Disneyland. His career includes reimagining EPCOT, advancing global safety and operational initiatives, and establishing attraction standards worldwide. He has contributed to every Disney site around the globe and previously chaired the Florida Attractions Association.  

David John 

President/COO, Entertainment Technology Partners 

David John is President and COO of Entertainment Technology Partners and a longtime advocate for connecting industry, academia, and students. Through UCF Rosen College, The COIL Learning Center, and global industry networks, his work has broadened awareness and access to the entertainment industry through education, real-world experiences, and professional opportunities.  

2026 Outstanding Alumni Award 

In addition to the Hall of Fame inductees, Rosen College will present its Outstanding Alumni Award to Ashley Babbit, recognizing her professional accomplishments and dedication to strengthening the college’s alumni and student communities. Through her work in wedding and event planning, leadership in professional organizations, and efforts to expand opportunities for future hospitality professionals, Babbit continues to make an impact in the industry while giving back to her alma mater. 

Ashley Babbit 

Certified Wedding & Event Planner, At Last Wedding + Event Design 

Ashley Babbit is a 2020 Rosen graduate, a Certified Wedding Planner for At Last Weddings, the Community Outreach Representative to WEDS UCF through I Said Yes to Success, and the Director of Student Organizations for the Certified Wedding Planner Society. She helped establish the Rosen College Wedding Scholarship Fund and is the Chair of the Rosen College Alumni Council.