2019 OFFICERS
President
Steven Keup, Hersha Hotels Florida
Vice-President of Lodging
John Sullivan, The Edition Miami Beach
Vice-President of Restaurants
Pallava Goenka, Rusty Pelican Miami
Secretary
Courtenay Carr-Russo, Tropical Delight Daiquiris
Treasurer
Jorge Rivero, HR Mgmt. Consultants
Past President
Carlos Gazitua, Sergio’s Restaurants
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Abbott, Shula Burger Miami
Ramon Antelo, Z Ocean Resort
Carmen Casabielle, Imperial Dade
Carlos Cabrera, Hyatt Regency Miami
DeAnne Connolly Graham, ROI Media Consultants
Henry Delgado, Smith & Wollensky
Edward Everett, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Brickell
Shelly Fano, Miami Dade College Culinary Institute
Christopher Gould, Jungle Island
Brian Johnson, Joe’s Stone Crab
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mohan Koka, Surfcomber Hotel
Mike Manzari, Marriott Stanton Miami Beach
Zoraida Mata, Flemings Coral Gables
Isabel Porzecanski, Mandarin Oriental Miami
Mohammad Qureshi, FIU Chapman School of Hospitality
Mary Rogers, Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Sharon Silver, Wenzel Investment Group
Chef Allen Susser, Books and Books
Nicole Valls, Valls Group
Ceci Velasco, Ocean Drive Association
2019 COMMITTEES
Government Relations Committee
Co-Chairpersons:
Chris Gould, Jungle Island
Steven Keup, Hersha Hotels
Education Committee
Co-Chairpersons:
Deanne Connolly Graham, ROI Media
