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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 lobbyist. 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. |
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Debra Bailey Deputy Director/Chief Financial Officer Responsible for fiscal management of the association, directing staff activities, office operations, and communication with officers, directors, and contract lobbyist as needed. Also serves as CEO for the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association. |
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Elizabeth "Bety" Balderas Coordinator, Sonic/ServSafe®, and Registration Maintains all records for Sonic ServSafe® classes and coordinates Alcohol Compliance Education “ACE” training classes. Manages event registration. |
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Jillian Bishop Manager, Training & Accounting Manages all ServSafe® sanitation training classes and other educational training opportunities. Also manages ORA’s accounts receivable. |
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Patti Colley Chief Strategy Officer Works with the President/CEO to communicate the association’s mission and strategies. Directs activities surrounding association meetings and events. Responsible for Strategic Partnerships and sponsorships, marketing collaborations, and community and industry relations. Also, serves as Chief Strategy Officer of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association. |
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Linda Etherton Director, Convention Primary contact for exhibitors at the Oklahoma Restaurant Convention & Expo including convention booth sales and logistics. Also responsible for association graphic design projects. |
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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 programs. |
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Julia Jernigan Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
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Theresa Martin Manager, Meetings & Events Primary member contact for event registration. Assists CSO in managing association meetings and events. |
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Shannon Moad Manager, Industry Communications Initiates and manages all industry communications including Oklahoma Restaurateur magazine, À la Carte e-blasts, ORA Advisor newsletters, website, public relations, and advertising. |
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Chandy Rice Director, Education & Student Programs Directs the training and educational opportunities for members, including speaker/facilitator considerations. Also directs Oklahoma’s ProStart Program, a nationally recognized culinary and hospitality certification in high schools and technology centers within the state. Works to provide job placement and mentoring activities within the industry. Is the primary point of contact for activities involving the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation. |
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Hannah Shillington Help Desk Coordinator Responsibilities include answering member phone calls, other miscellaneous communication, bookkeeping, and data entry. |
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Benny Vanatta Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
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Debbie Weiss Director, Member Care Directs member fulfillment including member and non-member databases, dues billings and collection, retention programs, and endorsed partner relations. Assists Director, Membership with state and local regulatory member inquiries. |
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