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VRLTA Board of Directors

The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit, and as such, is governed the VRLTA Board of Directors. Our Board includes representatives from across the Commonwealth who are involved in the tourism and hospitality industries. In addition to our Officers and Executive Committee, VRLTA has Directors at Large representing each VRLTA Component as well as the Component Officers that fall under the VRLTA umbrella (Virginia Hotel & Lodging Association, Virginia Restaurant Association, Virginia Travel Association, and Virginia Hospitality Suppliers Association). These groups connect virtually throughout the year and in-person during our Day on the Hill and Fall Membership Meeting.

Lastly VRLTA has 8 current chapter boards representing Arlington-Alexandria, Blue Ridge-New River Valley, Bull Run, Charlottesville, Coastal, Fairfax-Loudoun, Richmond, and Shenandoah Valley. The structure of these chapter boards allows board members to connect with others in their area to share ideas, network, and learn.

Want to get involved as a VRLTA Board Member? Reach out to VRLTA's Vice President of Membership and Business Development, Brittany Wojdyla, or start with one of our area Chapters - each of these also has its own leadership team.

Officers

VRLTA Board Treasurer Catherine Fox

Chair of the Board

Catherine Fox

Friends of Southwest Virginia

VRLTA Board Secretary Pete Madigan

Vice Chair of the Board

Pete Madigan

Uniwest Hospitality

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Treasurer

Brian Wells

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

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Treasurer

Amber Kostka

The Stockpot Restaurants

Executive Committee

Immediate Past Chair

2nd Immediate Past Chair

Virginia Hotel & Lodging Association President

Virginia Restaurant Association President

Virginia Suppliers Association President

Virginia Travel Association President

Government Affairs Chair

Mary Fugere, Hampton CVB

Tony Stafford, Ford’s Fish Shack

Lars Friedriszik, Cavalier Resort

Natalie McNamara, Harry's at Hofheimer​

Gary Cohen, Hospitality and Advocacy Consultant

Megan Hazzard, Henrico County Sports & Entertainment Authority

Frank Brunetto, Envirocare

Directors At Large

Virginia Hospitality Suppliers Association
Kelly Brookins, Virginia Linen Service
Term: 2026-2028

Virginia Hotel & Lodging Association
Peter Triolo, Jr., Hotel Heron
Term: 2026-2028

Virginia Restaurant Association
Patrick Edwards, The Stockpot
Term: 2025-2027

Virginia Travel Association
Kevin Costello, Visit Prince William
Term: 2026-2028

Component Association Officers

Virginia Hospitality Suppliers Association
President – Gary Cohen, Hospitality and Advocacy Consultant (2025-2027)
Vice President – Rebecca Meyers, Advance Travel & Tourism (2025-2027)

Virginia Hotel & Lodging Association
President – Lars Friedriszik, Cavalier Resort (2025-2027)
Vice President – Brian Shanle, Kalahari Resort (2025-2027)

 

Virginia Restaurant Association
President – Natalie McNamera, Harry's at Hofheimer (2026-2028)
Vice President – Carlene Sharkey, Hilton Virginai Beach (2026-2028)

Virginia Travel Association
President – Megan Hazzard, Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority (2025-2027)
Vice President – Judy Winslow, Smithfield & Isle of Wight Tourism (2025-2027)

 

 

Chapter Presidents

Arlington-Alexandria Chapter

Blue Ridge-New River Valley Chapter

Bull Run Chapter

Charlottesville Chapter

Coastal Chapter

Fairfax-Loudoun Chapter

Richmond Chapter

Shenandoah Valley Chapter

Sarah White, Lost Dog Café/Westover Taco

Heidi Stone, Heidi Stone Hospitality

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Antwon Brinson, Culinary Concepts

Lacy Peterson, The Sitio Virginia Beach

Lonnie Lazear, Glory Days Grill

Alycia Sanders, The Westin Richmond

Katie Campbell, Waypoint Marketing Collective

Ex-Officio, Voting Directors

  • Bill Dillon, Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant, Past Chairman 2005
  • Christopher Savvides, Black Angus Restaurant, Past Chairman 2009-2010
  • Jenifer Jackson, Comfort Inn Harrisonburg, Past Chairman 2011–2012– AHLA Representative 2014
  • Randy Thompson, VistaGraphics, Inc., Past Chairman 2017
  • Barry Biggar, Visit Fairfax, Past Chairman 2019
  • Gary Cohen, Hospitality and Advocacy Consultant, Past Chairman 2020
  • Beth Erickson, Visit Loudoun, Past Chairman 2021
  • Frank Brunetto, EnviroCare Past Chairman 2022
  • Russ Cronberg, UVA Foundation, Past Chairman 2023
  • Tony Stafford, Ford’s Fish Shack, Past Chairman 2024
  • Mary Fugere, Hampton CVB, Past Chairman 2025
  • Rita McClenny, Virginia Tourism Corporation
  • Mark Carrier, BF Saul Hospitality Group, AHLA Representative
  • Nav Patel, Marquee Hospitality, AAHOA Representative

Want to get involved as a VRLTA Board Member? Reach out to VRLTA's Vice President of Membership and Business Development, Brittany Wojdyla to learn more.

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