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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 Strategic Partnership Marketing initiatives, as well as all meetings, events, and communications. Also serves as association’s representative on industry and community relations. Patti also serves as Chief Strategy Officer of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association. |
 | Audra Hester Coordinator, Programs, Meetings & Events Responsible for support of meetings and events, as well as special programming including OK ProStart, HospitAbilities and Sonic ServSafe. |
 | Collin Graham Director, Member Services Primary responsibilities include new member recruitment, retention, hospitality industry research, and helping members through the challenges of opening and operating a foodservice business. ServSafe certified food safety instructor and teaches ABLE certified ACE alcohol compliance classes. Directs activities surrounding the development and management of membership preferred supplier and discount programs. |
 | Karlie Hart Manager, Communications & Marketing Initiates and manages all industry communications including Oklahoma Restaurateur magazine, Restaurant Recovery E-news, Ala Carte and E-Advertisement. Also manages web content, marketing, advertising, and photography. |
 | Roberta Helsley Manager, Education Manages member educational experiences and speaker/facilitator considerations. Brings together industry with student classrooms through Oklahoma ProStart and HospitAbilities student programs which foster careers in hospitality, culinary arts, and restaurant management. |
 | Sarai Maldonado Manager, Member Care Oversees member fulfillment including member records data, and dues management.Also, manages ServSafe Food Safety enrollment. |
 | Lacey Pierson Manager, Meetings & Events Responsible for ORA Expo exhibitor relations, exhibit sales, and logistics, as well as management of other association meetings and events. Is also the primary contact for most major event registration. |
 | Elizabeth Sanchez Manager, Training & Accounting Responsible for accounts payables and receivables, as well as Alcohol Compliance and ServSafe certification and training programs. |
 | Julia JerniganSmith 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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