Our Future
There are many things our department relies on to progress the Department of Hospitality Management in the future. Our alumni, advisory board, and strategic plans brought forth from the hospitality department are essential to furthering the accomplishments of our college and future students.
Advisory Board
The Department of Hospitality Management relies on its ties with industry leaders to help maintain vibrant, up-to-date programs. Board members provide expertise and support for the department, act as mentors to our students and connect them to rewarding professional opportunities. We are proud the following outstanding hospitality professionals are committed to the future of the hospitality profession.
Name | Title | Organization |
Mark Bado | General Manager | The Kansas City Country Club |
Storme Blankenship | Director, Recruiting and Development | Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue |
Mike Bollinger | Rennovations & Special Project Manager | InterMountain, Management, LLC |
Three Carpenter | General Manager | Hillwood Country Club |
Brad Everett | General Manager | Hilton Garden Inn, Kinseth Hospitality |
Chris Haynes | Area Director | LDF Companies |
Karen Hibbard | Director | Manhattan Convention and Visitor's Bureau |
Dennis Hulsing | Chief Executive Officer | Hulsing Enterprises |
Kristen Kimbrel | Senior Meeting Planner | American Academy of Family Physicians |
James Markee | Director of Sales | Q Infrared Ovens |
Bill Michaud | Senior Vice President & Director of Operations | Parrish Hotel Corporation |
Charlie Morrison | President & CEO | Wingstop Holdings, Inc. |
Hannah Peterson | Vice-President of Member Relations | Professional Club Marketing Association |
Mary Montgomery-Shatz | Director of Operations | Longhorn’s Restaurant |
Marita Soucie | President | Meeting Expectations and Beyond |
W. A. Colin Noble | President & CEO | Noble Hospitality, Inc. |
Scott Redler | Co-Founder & COO | Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers |
Joan Wells | CEO, The Wellington Group | Managing Partner, Wellington Promotions |
