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The https://americas.hsmai.org/?_gl=1*lzcmjr*_gcl_au*MTMyODI0ODAwOS4xNzM3NjY0NTkx&_ga=2.4887221.78916650.1738868692-679761296.1712330888" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the members of its 2025 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics, and suppliers. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members, led by chair, Andrew Rubinacci, CHSP, Chief Advisory Officer, FLYR, who is in his second year of a two-year term.

“I am honored to continue serving as Chair of HSMAI Americas and to collaborate with such an esteemed group of industry leaders, including our newest Board members,” said Andrew Rubinacci. “Their diverse expertise and fresh perspectives will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving hospitality landscape. HSMAI remains at the forefront of driving innovation in sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution, and I look forward to working together to advance strategic initiatives that empower hospitality professionals and shape the future of our industry.”

HSMAI Americas 2025 Executive Committee Members:

Chair: Andrew Rubinacci, CHSP, Chief Advisory Officer, FLYR

Chair Elect: Michael Innocentin, Chief Marketing Officer, Omni Hotels & Resorts

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, Independent

President: Brian Hicks, President and CEO, HSMAI

HSMAI Americas 2025 Board Members:

• Jennifer Bader, Vice President, Global Brand and Marketing, Integrated Experiences, Marriott International
• DC Becker, Principal, Titan Titan Group of New York, LLC
• Nelson Boyce, Managing Director of Travel, Google
• Dawn Briggs, Senior Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Sojern
• Dana Cariss, CHDM, VP, Revenue Strategy + Distribution, Coraltree
• Kathleen Cullen, CRME, Executive Vice President, PTG Consulting
• Chris Davidson, Executive Vice President of Insights and Strategy, MMGY Global
• Sean Dee, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Outrigger Hospitality Group
• Vanessa Eller, Regional Manager, Booking.com
• Justin Farmer, SVP, Business Strategy, MMGY
• Andre Fournier, Chief Commercial Officer, CoralTree Hospitality Group
• Mike Gamble, President and CEO, SearchWide Global
• Kristie Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer, Peregrine Hospitality
• Allison Handy, Executive Vice President of Commercial, Aimbridge Hospitality
• Adam Hayashi, CRME, Vice President Revenue Management, Business Intelligence and Distribution, Fairmont and Raffles Hotels International
• Jay Hubbs, CHDM, Vice President of Advertising, Marketing, Innovation and Analytics, BWH Hotels
• Lisa Jordan, CHDM, Vice President of Marketing, Red Roof
• Jonathan Kaplan, Vice President, Commercial, Essential and Suite Brands, IHG
• Lori Kiel, Senior Vice President of Revenue Management, Pyramid Global Hospitality
• Michael Klein, Senior Vice President Global Revenue Management, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
• Monique Lee, Vice President of Sales, G6 Hospitality
• Kevin McAteer, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Concord Hospitality
• Kelly McGuire, Managing Principal of Hospitality, ZS
• Mark Molinari, Senior Vice President of Revenue Management and Commercial Strategy, Venetian Las Vegas
• Abhijit Patel, VP of Revenue Management and Distribution, Choice
• Jeff Patton, Vice President of Sales, Americas, Hilton Hotels
• Garth Peterson, CRME, Global Area Vice President of New Business Sales, IDeaS Revenue Solutions
• Kelly Poling, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Extended Stay America
• Scott Pusillo, CRME, Vice President and Head of Sales, North America, Sabre Hospitality Solutions
• Ankur Randev, Chief Commercial Officer, Highgate
• Michael Shiwdin, Group Vice President of Guest Engagement, Loyalty, and Strategic Partnerships, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• Ed Skapinok, Chief Commercial Officer, Explore St. Louis
• Jeff Spaccio, Executive Vice President, Global Hotel Brands, Tambourine
• Joe Spirito, CHDM, Vice President, Demand Generation Advisors, Amadeus
• Haley White, Senior Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Expedia Group Media Solutions

For additional information on the HSMAI Americas Board and its members, see https://americas.hsmai.org/about/leadership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.

HSMAI’s 2025 Americas Board represents the increasing convergence of sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution-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.

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners and is the industry's leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue through programs such as the Marketing Strategy Conference, Adrian Awards, Sales Leader Forum, and HSMAI ROC. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is a membership organization comprising more than 5,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. Connect with HSMAI at hsmai.org.

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