Leadership

HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, destinations, and suppliers.

HSMAI Americas Executive Committee

Chair
Andrew Rubinacci, CHSP
Chief Advisory
FLYR

Mr. Rubinacci is a 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry, with extensive experience spanning sales, revenue management, guest services, hotel operations and e-commerce. Most recently, Mr. Rubinacci served as Senior Vice President, Distribution & Revenue Management Strategy, responsible for all facets of IHG’s channel strategy, pricing, and revenue optimization.

Chair Elect
Michael Innocentin
Chief Marketing Officer, Omni Hotels & Resorts

Michael Innocentin leads the digital marketing strategy across all of the Group’s brands in the North and Central American region. His key responsibilities include maximizing digital activity for the Group’s portfolio by increasing traffic and revenue generated to proprietary brand sites through eCRM, SEO, SEM, social media, affiliate marketing, display advertising and other tactics.

Vice Chair
Agnelo Fernandes

An industry veteran, specializing in hospitality and lifestyle brand leadership, with more than 25 years of experience, Agnelo has led the development, launch, and repositioning of resorts and hotels in North America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Central America. He has held senior executive positions within the hospitality industry with recognized brands such as Canyon Ranch, Sonesta Hotels International, and Rex Resorts.

Immediate Past Chair
Independent

Washko has enjoyed a career of over 25 years in hospitality Sales & Marketing, focusing the vast majority of his time in the independent resort sector. Prior to joining Mohegan Sun, Washko has held executive level roles with Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas and The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. He sits on the Ct. Convention & Sports Bureau’s Board.

Treasurer
Stephanie Glanzer, CMP
Chief Sales Officer and SVP
MGM Resorts

Recognized sales leader in the hospitality and meetings industry with 25+ years of experience, focusing on team development, producing results and guest experience. I am responsible for the overall sales strategy and operations for MGM Resorts International.

President
Brian Hicks
President & CEO
HSMAI

Hicks began his hospitality career after earning a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He joined The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company in Atlanta, Georgia, and subsequently transitioned to IHG Hotels and Resorts, where he held multiple leadership roles across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. His innovative contributions, such as launching IHG’s “revenue management for hire” program and establishing the first in-market revenue center for managed hotels in New York City, have solidified his reputation as a forward-thinking strategist.

HSMAI Americas Board Members

  • Jennifer Bader, Vice President, Global Brand and Marketing, Integrated Experiences, Marriott International
  • DC Becker, Principal, Titan Group
  • Nelson Boyce, Managing Director of Travel, Google
  • Dawn Briggs, Senior Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Sojern
  • Dana Cariss, CHDM, VP, Revenue Strategy + Distribution, Coraltree
  • Kathleen Cullen, CRME, Executive Vice President, PTG Consulting
  • Vanessa Eller, Regional Manager West Coast, Booking.com
  • Sean Dee, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Outrigger Resorts and Hotels
  • Justin Farmer, SVP, Business Strategy, MMGY
  • Mike Gamble, President & Chief Executive Officer, Searchwide Global
  • Mandy Gill, Vice President of Marketing – United States and Canada, Marriott International
  • Kristi Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer, KSL Resorts
  • Allison Handy, Senior VP of Sales, Aimbridge Hospitality
  • Adam Hayashi, CRME, VP, Revenue, Distribution & BI North & Central America, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
  • Jonathan Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Commercial & Revenue Management – Americas, IHG
  • Jay Hubbs, CHDM, Vice President of Advertising, Marketing, Innovation, and Analytics, BWH Hotel Group
  • Lisa Jordan, CHDM, Vice President, Marketing, Red Roof
  • Michael Klein, Vice President of Global Revenue Management, Hyatt Hotels
  • Monique Lee, Vice President, Sales, G6 Hospitality
  • Kevin McAteer, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Concord Hospitality
  • Kelly McGuire, Principal, ZS
  • Mark Molinari, SVP, Revenue Management & Commercial Strategy, Venetian Las Vegas
  • Abhijit Patel, VP of Revenue Management and Distribution, Choice
  • Jeff Patton, VP Sales Operations, Americas Hilton
  • Garth Peterson, CRME, Global Vice President of Sales, IDeas Revenue Solutions
  • Kelly Poling, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Extended Stay America
  • Scott Pusillo, CRME, VP & Head of Sales, North America, Sabre Hospitality Solutions
  • Ankur Randev, Highgate
  • Michael Shiwdin, Group Vice President, Guest Engagement, Loyalty, and Strategic Partnerships, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  • ​​Ed Skapinok, Chief Commercial Officer, Appellation
  • Jeff Spaccio, SVP, Enterprise & Brands, Tambourine
  • Joe Spirito, CHDM, Vice President, Demand Generation Advisors, Amadeus
  • Haley White, Senior Director Hotel Strategic Accounts, Expedia Media Group Solutions

Past Chairs

  • 2020-2021 Marina MacDonald
  • 2018-2019 Mark Thompson
  • 2016-2017 Jeff Senior
  • 2014-2015 Rob Torres
  • 2012-2013 Barb Bowden
  • 2010-2011 David Atkins
  • 2008-2009 Dorothy Dowling
  • 2006-2007 Jack Schmidt
  • 2004-2005 Maureen O’Hanlon
  • 2002-2003 Sal Dickinson
  • 2001 Bruce Himelstein
  • 2000 Bill Weld
  • 1999 Peter Warren
  • 1998 Hoyt Bacon
  • 1997 Dawn Walzak
  • 1996 Gary Leopold
  • 1995 Chris Avery
  • 1994 Pam Richardson
  • 1993 Bruce Timson
  • 1992 Karen Colliton-Thompson
  • 1991 Bill Volk
  • 1990 Jim Tierney
  • 1988-1989 John Russell