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 | Jim Hopper President & CEO Key representative of industry views and interests before state legislative and regulatory agencies. Coordinates with officers, the board of directors, and contract lobbyists. Serves as industry spokesperson and coordinates with National Restaurant Association on federal issues and events. Also, serves as CEO of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association. |
 | Debra Bailey, CAE Deputy Director/Chief Financial Officer Responsible for the fiscal management of the association, directing staff activities, office operations, and communication with officers, directors, and contract lobbyists as needed. Debra also serves as CEO for the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association. |
 | Patti Colley, IOM, CMP Chief Strategy Officer Responsible for communicating the association’s mission and elevating its brand. Directs industry relations and Strategic Partnership Marketing initiatives, as well as communications and community collaborations. Also directs association meetings and events. Patti also serves as Chief Strategy Officer of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association. |
 | Linda Etherton Director, ORA Expo Responsible for ORA Expo exhibitor relations, booth sales and logistics, as well as other various event-related responsibilities. |
 | Collin Graham Director, Membership Primary contact for the industry as it relates to member enrollment, retention, research, and discount program enrollment, as well as Alcohol Compliance Training and regulatory and operational research for members. Directs activities surrounding the development and management of membership preferred supplier and discount programs. |
 | Lara Blubaugh Manager, Communications & Marketing Manages association communications, marketing, web content/design, graphic design, digital marketing, advertising and publications. |
 | Theresa Martin Manager, Meetings & Events Primary member contact for event registration. Manages association meetings and events. Also, manages ServSafe Food Safety enrollment. |
 | Elizabeth Sanchez Manager, Training & Accounting Responsible for accounts payables and receivables, as well as Alcohol Compliance and ServSafe certification and training programs. |
 | Sarai Maldanado Manager, Member Care Oversees member fulfillment including member and nonmember databases, dues billings and collection, retention programs, and endorsed partner relations. |
 | Julia Jernigan Smith Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
 | Benny Vanatta Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
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