BROOKFIELD, WI (November 12, 2014) – The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WH&LA) is proud to announce its newly elected 2015 Officers and Board of Directors, chosen on November 3, at the 2014 Wisconsin Lodging Conference at Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells.

Officers

  • 2015 Chairman of the Board: John Chastan, Kalahari Resort Convention Center & Waterpark, Wisconsin Dells
  • 2015 Chairman-Elect: Dan Schetter, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center, Oshkosh
  • 2015 Vice-Chairman: Amy Simchak, North Central Group, Middleton
  • 2015 Secretary/Treasurer: Aaron Wolf, Comfort Suites Hotel, Green Bay
  • 2015 Past-Chairman: Kevin Gallagher, Marcus Hotels & Resorts Inc., Milwaukee
  • 2015 At-Large Delegate: Lola Roeh, The Osthoff Resort & Spa, Elkhart Lake

Newly Elected 2015 Directors

  • Connie Barbian, IDM Hospitality Management, Madison
  • Barry Chaet, Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky S.C., Milwaukee
  • Bob Dove, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Bridgewood Resort Hotel, Neenah
  • Buck Drossart, The Pointe Hotel & Suites and Conference Center, Minocqua
  • Dean Graunke, Birch Creek Inn, Manitowoc
  • Jeffrey Hess, Milwaukee Marriott Downtown, Milwaukee
  • Jason Ilstrup, HotelRED, Madison
  • Pat Olejniczak, Kress Inn, De Pere
  • Mike Patel, INNsight Management, Eau Claire
  • Jon Pospeschil, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie
  • Dr. Lalia Rach, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie
  • Greg Stillman, Foremost Management Services Inc., Fish Creek
  • Rachel Willems, Bay Breeze Resort, Ephraim
  • Bob Willow, Motel 6, Menomonie
  • Kevin Wondra, Society Insurance, Fond du Lac