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Debra Bailey President & CEO Serves as Chief Executive of the association, and is responsible for the fiscal management of the association, as well as directing staff activities, office operations, and communication with officers. Coordinates with contract lobbyist as needed. Also serves as CFO for the Oklahoma Restaurant Association. |
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Elizabeth Balderas Coordinator, Sonic/ServSafe®, and Registration Maintains all records for Sonic/ServSafe® classes and coordinates Alcohol Compliance Education “ACE” training classes. |
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Jillian Bishop Manager, Training & Accounting Manages all ServSafe® sanitation training classes and other educational training opportunities and materials. Assists CEO with association accounting, accounts payables/receivables. |
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Patti Colley Chief Strategy Officer Directs activities surrounding association meetings and events. Responsible for Strategic Partnerships/sponsorships, marketing collaborations, and industry relations. Also serves as CSO for the Oklahoma Restaurant Association and the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association. |
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Linda Etherton Director, Convention Responsible for association graphic design projects, as well as exhibitor relations. Also serves as Director, Convention of the Oklahoma Restaurant Convention & Expo. |
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Collin Graham Director, Membership Primary contact for the industry as it relates to member enrollment, retention, research and discount program enrollment, as well as Alcohol Compliance Training and regulatory and operational research for members. Directs activities surrounding the development of preferred member programs. |
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Jim Hopper Oklahoma Restaurant Association President & CEO Represents industry views and interests before state legislative and regulatory agencies. Coordinates with contract lobbyist. |
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Julia Jernigan Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
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Theresa Martin Manager, Meetings & Events Primary member contact for event registration. Assists CSO in managing association meetings and events. |
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Shannon Moad Manager, Industry Communications Initiates and manages all industry communications including publications, social media, website, public relations and advertising. |
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Chandy Rice Director, Education & Student Programs Directs Hospitality Student programs including Hospitality Tourism Management Program and ProStart®, the nationally recognized culinary and hospitality certifications in high schools and technology centers within the state, as well as OSU HTM. Works to provide job placement and mentoring activities within the industry. Is the primary point of contact for activities involving the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation. |
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Hannah Shillington Help Desk Coordinator Responsibilities include answering phones, member communication, bookkeeping, and data entry. |
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Benny Vanatta Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
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Debbie Weiss Director, Member Care Directs member fulfillment including member and non-member databases, dues billing and collection, retention programs, and endorsed partner relations. Assists Director, Membership with state and local regulatory member inquiries. |
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