Global Board

Executives and Directors

HFTP Global Board

The HFTP Global Board volunteers its time and leadership to propel HFTP to the forefront of the industry. Under the Board’s vision, HFTP is able to expand its reach globally and address the needs of the entire hospitality industry.

Officers

James E. Bina
Vice President
James E. Bina, CHAE+,CHTP+

Term: 2024–2025
Secretary & Treasurer / VP of Finance — Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Andrew Buwalda
Treasurer
Andrew Buwalda, CHAE

Term: 2024–2025
General Manager (Finance, IT Operations) — Deerhurst Resort

Barry Thomas
Secretary
Barry Thomas, CHTP

Term: 2024–2025
Senior Vice President - Hospitality Tech - Luxury & Lifestyle — Accor

Directors

Christopher Begley
Director
Christopher Begley, CHTP

Term: 2024–2027
West Coast Area Manager of Field Services, Hospitality Systems — Sonesta Hotels

Katerina Berezina
Director
Katerina Berezina, Ph.D., CHTP, CRME, CHIA

Term: 2022–2025
Associate Professor, Depart. of Nutrition & Hospitality Mgmt. — University of Mississippi

Asif Ehsan
Director
Asif Ehsan, EMBA, CHAE

Term: 2023–2026
Director of Finance & Accounting — St. Francis Yacht Club

Shannon McCallum
Director
Shannon McCallum

Term: 2023–2026
VP of Hotel Operations — Resorts World Las Vegas

Tariq Valani
Director
Tariq Valani

Term: 2023–2026
Principal Advisor — AugmentedTech.ai

Kevin Yarnell
Director
Kevin Yarnell

Term: 2024–2027
Sr Executive- AI — Cisco Systems