Friends of the Tisch Center
The Friends of the Tisch Center are a who’s who of the hospitality, tourism, and sports industries. They offer advice for our academic programs, internships, and special lecture series and events. Members take special interest in our students, serving as guest lecturers and adjunct faculty members, as well as formal and informal mentors. In addition, they arrange internships; attend student organization events; arrange scholarships; act as research sponsors and clients for capstone course projects; and participate in many other activities.
Jim AbrahamsonChief Executive Officer, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Jason AderChief Executive Officer, Ader Investment Management; Director, Las Vegas Sands Corp.
David AdlerChief Executive Officer and Founder, BizBash Media
Richard J. AmatoVice President, Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.
Takis Anoussis
Tom Bolman, CAEExecutive Vice President, International Association of Conference Centers
Richard BornPrincipal, BD Hotels
Cary J. BroussardActing CEO, Klisten/Kinsight Analytics Reputation & Brand Management
Ted Brumleve, A.I.A.Director, Warnick & Company, LLC
Gary J. BudgeGeneral Manager, The Algonquin Hotel
Roger S. ClineChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Roundhill Hospitality LLC
Deborah CroceDirector of Human Resources, The Ritz-Carlton New York
Andy DolceFounder and Chairman, Dolce Hotels and Resorts
Bill FischerPresident, Fischer Travel Enterprises
Michael FishbinNational Director, Hospitality and Leisure, Ernst & Young LLP
Daniel FlanneryChief Operating Officer, Morgans Hotel Group
Robert A. GilbertPresident and CEO, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
Patrick GrassoPrincipal, Keystone Realty Capital, LLC
Bunny GrossingerPresident, Bunny Grossinger Enterprises
Charles S. HenryPresident, Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc.
Kevin J. JacobsSenior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Treasurer, Hilton Worldwide
Dorothy A. JenningsExecutive Vice President, HVS
Michael KonzenChairman, PGAV Destinations
Didier Le CalvezGeneral Manager, Hotel Le Bristol
Candace Leeds
Vice President of Public Affairs, Loews Corporation
Mark LomannoExecutive Board Member, newBrandAnalytics
Eric O. LongGeneral Manager, Waldorf=Astoria
Ernesto MarinoPresident, BSH International
Bryan McGuireGeneral Manager, "21" Club
Joseph A. McInerney, CHAPresident and Chief Executive Officer, American Hotel & Lodging Association
Nancy MendelsonPresident and Chief Advisor, NEM Global
Neil W. Ostergren, CHMEHospitality Marketing
Eric E. PfefferPresident, The Pfeffer Group LLC
Tony PotterChief Executive Officer and Managing Director, CHI Hotels & Resorts
Lori RaleighExecutive Director, International Society of Hospitality Consultants
Karen E. RubinSenior Vice President, Global Development Policy and Feasibility, Starwood Hotels
Stephen RushmorePresident and Founder, HVS
Kim SchallerVice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Fred SchwartzPresident, Asian American Hotel Owners Association
Joseph E. SpinnatoPresident, Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.
Charlotte St. MartinExecutive Director, The Broadway League
Michael J. StengelMarket Vice President and Area General Manager, New York Marriott Marquis
Jonathan M. TischCo-Chairman of the Board and Office of the President, Loews Corporation; Chairman, Loews Hotels
Tiffany TopcikSenior Vice President, Industry Relations, Hickory Travel Systems
Stanley Turkel MHS, ISHCHotel Consultant
Peter WarrenChairman Emeritus, WKP-Spier, LLC
Jeff WeinsteinEditor in Chief, HOTELS Magazine
Evan WeissExecutive Managing Director, Principal, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC
Len WolmanChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Waterford Group
Gregory CareyManaging Director, Infrastructure Finance Division, Goldman Sachs
Casey CoffmanExecutive Vice President, Madison Square Garden
Kevin M. HallinanExecutive Vice President, Royal Diamond Security International
Bob LaMonteLeading Sports Agent, Professional Sports Representation, Inc.
Lou LamorielloChief Executive Officer, President and General Manager, New Jersey Devils
Michael LombardiAnalyst, NFL Network
Donna LopianoPresident, Sports Management Resources
Robert ManfredExecutive Vice President, Labor and Human Resources, Major League Baseball
Sean McManusPresident, CBS News and Sports
Tony PetittiPresident and Chief Executive Officer, MLB Network
Keith WanDirector of Sports and Athlete Marketing, Leverage Agency
Kevin Wynne, Esq.Owner and Chief Executive Officer, NICAL Sports and Media Group