Hayden Pace
March 4, 2024

Hayden Pace

Hayden serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Stokes Wagner nationally. His practice focuses on representation and counseling for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and nightclubs. He has a particular passion for...

Peter Anderson
March 4, 2024

Peter Anderson

Mr. Anderson, a 30-year veteran in the leisure industries, is the founder and CEO of Anderson and Associates, a consultancy firm specializing in developing and programming issues related to senior...

Christopher Henry
March 4, 2024

Christopher Henry

Christopher M. Henry, ISHC, 38, co-founded Majestic Hospitality Group in August 2008. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Henry has led Majestic Hospitality on assignments in the Americas, Europe, and...

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...

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...