Association Leadership
The Washington Hospitality Association’s volunteer Board of Directors is made up of directors representing all segments of the state’s hospitality industry.
Executive Committee
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Small: Fewer than 50 Employees
Jenny Rojanasthien, Atlas Fare
Tracy Clark, Paradise Heights Bed & Breakfast
Jason Hoff, Evergreen Lanes and Restaurant
Mid-Size: 50-100 Employees
Kerri Lonergan-Dreke, Lombardi’s Restaurants
Kristen Keltz, Spinach Bus Ventures
Carla Barajas, Tecate
Large: 100+ Employees
Sonia Ramos, Azteca Mexican Restaurants
Zahoor Ahmed, R.C. Hedreen Co.
Buggsi Patel, BHG Hotels
Chapters
Charlie Anthe, Moshi Moshi (Seattle Restaurant Alliance Chair)
Robin Bernhart, Landmark Restaurants (Spokane Chapter Chair)
Juergen Oswald, Renaissance Seattle (Seattle Hotel Association Chair)
Taran Patel, A1 Hospitality (AAHOA Chapter)
Claudia Arechiga, Kahlo’s Cantina (Latino Chapter)
Allied
Deborah Barnard, Barnard Griffin Winery
Eric Grosser, Dyne Technologies
Julie Eisenhauer, Clark Nuber PS
Mike McShane, URM
Lennart Bentsen, Point Forward Hospitality
At-Large Directors
Rion Ramirez, Port Madison Enterprises
Merrisa “Missy” Firnstahl-Claridge, Heritage 1904
Luke Pisors, Ambrosia
Lewis Rudd, Ezell’s Chicken
National Restaurant Association Board Representative
Bret Stewart, Prezalter
Legal Expert
Catharine Morisset, Fisher Phillips
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