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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. |
 | Debra Bailey, CAE 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. |
 | Patti Colley, IOM, CMP 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. |
 | Jillian Coursey Manager, Training & Accounting Manages all ServSafe® sanitation training classes and other educational training opportunities. Also manages ORA’s accounts receivable. |
 | Linda Etherton Director, ORA Expo Primary contact for exhibitors at the Oklahoma Restaurant Convention & Expo including convention booth sales and logistics. Also responsible for association graphic design projects. |
 | 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. |
 | Theresa Martin Manager, Meetings & Events Primary member contact for event registration. Assists CSO in managing association meetings and events. |
 | Cameryn Rose |
 | Chandy Rice, CAE Director, Education 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. |
 | Elizabeth Sanchez Manager, Member Care Oversees member fulfillment including member and nonmember databases, dues billings and collection, retention programs and endorsed partner relations. |
 | Hannah Shillington Coordinator, Sonic/ServSafe® Maintains all records for Sonic ServSafe® classes and coordinates Alcohol Compliance Education “ACE” training classes. |
 | 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. |
 | Sarai Maldonado Help Desk Coordinator Answers the phones, processes the mail and answers questions regarding membership, training and registration inquires. |
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