Hospitality Management Advisory Board

 

The Hospitality Management Advisory Board is comprised of executives in the hospitality industry. They provide valuable insight and support to help us accomplish our goal of recruiting, developing, and supporting future industry leaders. They work towards this goal by executing pre-determined initiatives. Some initiatives include: Mentorship, Industry Speakers, Student Trips, The Big Dish, Fundraising, and more.

 

Chairperson | Molly Kurth

Senior Vice President, Learning and Talent, Compass Group

Vice Chairperson | Brian Blakely, MBA

Director, Workforce Management, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
The Ohio State University Hospitality Management Alumni

Executive Director | Anne Turpin, MBA

Executive Team Member
Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University

Erik Porfeli, PHD

Chair, Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
Professor

Melissa Johnson

Vice President, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events and Community Relations, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events – Past Chairperson
The Ohio State University Alumni

Rick Postle

President, Blue Ridge Bread
The Ohio State University Alumni

Dwane Adams

Vice President of Hospitality, Hollywood Casino 

Brittany Francis

Vice President, Owner Services, NetJets
The Ohio State University Alumni

Tracey Jenkins

Senior Vice President, North America, Sodexo Live!

Shawn Henry, M.Ed.

Executive Director, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence

Abigail Hertzfeld, MS

Associate Director, Office of Student Life – University Dining Services
The Ohio State University Hospitality Management Alumni

Kari Kauffman

Vice President of Tourism, Experience Columbus
The Ohio State University Alumni

Kim Bartley, MBA

The Ohio State University Alumni –Past Chairperson