Karen McSteen
March 4, 2024

Karen McSteen

I’m a results-driven branding and business strategist who has spent my career developing distinctive brands and working with organizations to strengthen their competitive position and increase customer engagement. My “first...

Ronald (Ron) Lustig
March 4, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Lustig

Ron Lustig is a principal at ESa (Earl Swensson Associates), where he leads the design of hospitality and entertainment venues. He holds a B.S. degree in architecture from the University...

Paul Breslin
March 4, 2024

Paul Breslin

Paul Breslin, Managing Director of the Atlanta office of Horwath HTL, is a 35-year veteran of the hospitality industry. His background within the industry is all-encompassing, with extensive experience in...

Debra Cannon
March 4, 2024

Debra Cannon

Debra Cannon is the Director of the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality in the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. In this role since 2001, Cannon has...

William Scanlon
March 4, 2024

William Scanlon

Bill Scanlon founded Strategic Solution Partners in 2007. Throughout his 30 year career as a Sales & Marketing executive with global hospitality companies and as an independent consultant, Bill has...

Dr. Chekitan Dev
March 4, 2024

Dr. Chekitan Dev

Chekitan S. Dev is the Singapore Tourism Distinguished Professor at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business in the School of Hotel Administration. Professor Dev is a globally renowned thought...

John Fareed
March 4, 2024

John Fareed

John Fareed, MSc CHME ISHC, is the Global Chairman for Horwath HTL. He leads the global brand and oversees the firm’s US offices. Over the past twenty-five years, Fareed’s consulting...