Oklahoma Restaurant Association

The Oklahoma Restaurant Association
3800 North Portland Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(800) 375-8181 • (405) 942-8181
FAX (405) 942-0541

	Jim Hopper President & CEO Represents industry views & interests before state legislative & regulatory agencies. Coordinates with officers, board of directors and contract lobbyist. Serves as industry spokesperson and coordinates with National Restaurant Association on federal issues and events.
	Anita Austin Education Coordinator Maintains educational records and member lending library, schedules and tracks training attendance.
	Debra Bailey Deputy Director/Chief Financial Officer Responsible for fiscal management of the association, directs staff activities, office operations, and communicates with officers, board members and contract lobbyist as needed. Also serves as CEO to the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association.
	Christie Brewer Manager, Hospitality Career Initiative Directs the Hospitality Career Initiative (HCI, workforce development) program by working with high schools, career techs, and correctional facilities to implement foodservice and lodging education; works to provide job placement and mentoring activities within the industry. Supports initiatives of the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation.
	Patti Colley Director, Strategic Programs & Events Responsible for Strategic Partnership Program, marketing of endorsed programs; and directs ORA meetings and events. Also serves as Executive Vice President to the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association.
	Linda Etherton Manager, Meetings & Events Manages ORA meetings and events including convention booth sales, logistics and exhibitor relations. Responsible for OH&LA meeting and event activities. Provides administrative assistance to Director, Strategic Programs & Events.
	Collin Graham Director, Membership Primary contact for industry as it relates to member enrollment, retention, research and discount program enrollment. Responsible for Member Services Representatives and assists Director, Education with training.
	Rick Hughes Director of Education Primary trainer of members on Alcohol Compliance Education (ACE), proper food handling (ServSafe®) and other industry service-related programs. Supports initiatives of the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation.
	Marketta Johnson Service Center Coordinator Runs and maintains all print and mailroom equipment, which facilitates member communication and fulfillment.
	Shannon Moad Industry Communications Representative Responsible for initiating and maintaining industry communications including public relations and advertising. Responsible for ORA newsletter and web site, plus OH&LA web site, newsletter and communications.
	Debbie Medina Help Desk Coordinator Answers phones, tracks registration, prepares deposits/payables, helps maintain databases and responsible for preparing and maintaining membership sales packets.
	Chandy Stout Administrative, Accounts Receivable Manages all shipping and billing of Sonic book distribution, is responsible for accounts receivable, and is assistant to the Education Coordinator and Director of Education.
	Benny Vanatta Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at state capitol and state agencies.
	Sarah Vejil Administrative, Meetings & Events Coordinator Contact for all board meeting attendance and assists with record maintenance and communication. Assists will all association events and is responsible for accounts payable.
	Debbie Weiss Manager, Member Care Manages member fulfillment including member and non-member databases, dues billings and collection, retention programs and endorsed partner relations.