Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board, Chaired by Mark Sanders, Area General Manager, New Orleans Marriott,  consists of executives within the industry and provides an important resource for our School.  These business executives serve to review and initiate recommendations on the programs and goals of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration.

So, why is this important to you?  The significance of the Advisory Council is that it ensures that you are receiving the most up-to-date and current education that reflects the actuality of the industry.  The Advisory Board works regularly with the faculty, staff and students to devise and update a curriculum that is current and related to the needs of the hospitality industry.  

Advisory Board Members

Honorary Member: Gloria Kabacoff

Chair:  Mark Sanders, Area General Manager, Marriott Lodging

Dr. Timothy Ryan, Chancellor, University of New Orleans

Dr. John Gardner, Dean, College of Business, University of New Orleans

Mr. Bill Langkopp, Executive Vice President, Greater New Orleans Hotel & Motel Association

Mr. Jim Funk, CEO, Louisiana Restaurant Association

Mr. Steve Perry, President/CEO, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau

Mr. Michael Valentino, Managing Partner, French Quarter Hotels

Ms. Sandy Shilstone, President and CEO, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation

Mr. Hans Wandfluh, President and General Manager, Royal Sonesta Hotel

Mr. Robert Crifasi, General Manager, New Orleans Country Club

Mr. Henry Tebbe, Corporate Director, Human Resources Standards, Omni Hotels

Mr. Ralph Brennan, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group

Mr. Scott Rawlings, President, Glazer's Companies of Louisiana

Mr. Terry Epton, CEO, USA Hosts Destination Services

Mr. Don Landry, Consultant