Diane Gandy
NHLF Founder and President
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association President
2026-2028 Officers
Donald Bowman
Chairman of the Board
Donald Bowman Consulting
Anthony Lai
Vice Chairman
William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Director of Career Services & Employer Relations
Evan Meyer
Treasurer
Boyd Gaming Downtown, Director Hotel Operations
Philippa Hayes
Secretary
MGM Resorts International, VP Food and Beverage, Bellagio Las Vegas
2026-2027 Board of Trustees
John Brady
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Director of Hospitality Technology & Product Delivery
Marcus Lam
The International School of Hospitality (TISOH)
Directory of Admissions and Recruitment
Zachary Lapidus
Caesars Palace, Nobu, The Villas at Caesars Palace
VP Luxury Hotel Operations
Board Members Emeritus
Shannon McCallum
Resorts World Vice President of Hotel Operations
Founding Member
Chris Breed
Soleil Management Vice President Resort Operations
Founding Member
Jaime Miranda
Sr Hospitality Leader
Founding Member
Franz Kallao
Bellagio/Park MGM Sr VP Hospitality
Board Member
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation Committees:
Great Chef Run
Committees have openings for members to join and assist in the dynamic activities and progress accomplished through each committee. Committee members must be currently employed in a hotel or related industry position to serve.
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The foundation is led by chairperson Donald Bowman and has a dynamic board as well as several committees. We have openings on each committee and would like to invite any NHLA member to join. The foundation provides scholarships to members and their immediate families. We look forward to an active year in 2025.
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We are always looking for new volunteers to join one of our committees.
Our Committees
Education/Mentoring Committee
The NHLF education and mentor committee exists to develop and maintain the related foundation program components including scholarship application process, communication, and administration.
Fundraising Committee
The NHLA fundraising committee has the responsibility to meet the financial goal set each year. This is accomplished through soliciting and receiving monetary contributions from donors within and outside the hospitality industry.
Communication Committee
The NHLF communication committee is responsible for helping to develop, create, and maintain the brand throughout all communication areas including website, social media, and marketing or information collateral.
Events/F&B Committee
The Events and Food and Beverage committee is responsible for creating, managing, and coordinating events annually that generate funds for the foundation. A minimum of one main event will take place and be developed into a signature event on an annual basis. Smaller events will be scheduled throughout the year with proceeds benefitting the foundation.