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 | Debra Bailey, CAE 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. First point of contact for Oklahoma Tourism Conference, Lt. Governor Summits, and Red Bud Awards. Coordinates with contract lobbyists as needed. Also serves as CFO for the Oklahoma Restaurant Association. |
 | Patti Colley, IOM, CMP Chief Strategy Officer Responsible for communicating the association’s mission and elevating its brand. Directs industry relations and Strategic Partnership Marketing initiatives, as well as marketing collaborations. Oversees activities surrounding association meetings and events. Also serves as Chief Strategy Officer of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association and the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association. |
 | Audra Hester Coordinator, Programs, Meetings & Events Supports meetings and events including event registration for the Red Bud Award event and Lt. Governor Tourism Summit. |
 | Collin Graham Director, Member Services Primary responsibilities include new member recruitment, retention, hospitality industry research, and helping members through the challenges of opening and operating a foodservice business. Also ServSafe certified food safety instructor and teaches ABLE certified "ACE" alcohol compliance classes. Directs activities surrounding the development and management of membership preferred supplier and discount programs. |
 | Karlie Hart Manager, Communications & Marketing Initiates and manages all industry communications including Tourism Recovery E-news and SNAPSHOT. Also manages web content, marketing, advertising, and photography. |
 | Roberta Helsley Manager, Education Manages association activities, as well as member educational experiences and speaker/facilitator considerations. Brings together industry with student classrooms through Oklahoma ProStart and HospitAbilities student programs which foster careers in hospitality, culinary arts, and restaurant management. |
 | Jim Hopper Oklahoma Restaurant Association President & CEO Represents industry views and interests before state legislative and regulatory agencies. Coordinates with contract lobbyist. |
 | Lacey Pierson Manager, Expo, Meetings & Events Manages association meetings and events. |
 | Elizabeth Sanchez Manager, Member Care Elizabeth oversees member fulfillment including member and nonmember databases, dues billings and collection, retention programs and endorsed partner relations. |
 | Julia Jernigan Smith Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
 | Benny Vanatta Contract Lobbyist Represents industry issues at the state capitol and state agencies. |
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