Seminole native Zac Craig has been elected to serve as an advisory director to The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA).

In 2021, Craig was named President of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is operated by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.

The OHLA announced its 2025 Board of Directors at its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at the Omni Hotel, Oklahoma City.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the exceptional individuals serving as our 2025 Board of Directors,” said James Leewright, Chief Executive Officer of the OHLA. “Their unique perspectives and industry knowledge will play a vital role in driving the OHLA’s continued growth and support of Oklahoma’s hospitality professionals.”

A complete list of OHLA board members is below.

Executive Committee

• Chair: Gabby Trad – Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center, Edmond

• Vice Chair: Chase Rollins – Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City

• Treasurer: Michael Grisar – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Durant

• Secretary: Brandi Thomas – Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Ft. Sill, Lawton

• Immediate Past Chair: David Davis – Spark Hospitality, Oklahoma City

• Chief Executive Chair: David Davis – Spark Hospitality, Oklahoma City

• Chief Executive Officer: James Leewright – Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association

• President: Patti Colley – Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association Board of Directors Western District (12 total, 2-year term)

• Brandi Thomas – Hilton Garden Inn Lawton- Ft.Sill, Lawton

• Christian Harris – Embassy Suites Medical Downtown, Oklahoma City

• Amit Patel – Pristine Hospitality, Oklahoma City

• Steve Keenan – Omni Hotel, Oklahoma City

• Mike Farney – Champion Hotels, Oklahoma City

• David Davis – Spark Hospitality, Oklahoma City

• Ryan Parker – Riverwind Hotel, Norman

• Arti Patel – Springhill Suites/Pristine Hospitality, Del City

• Gabby Trad – Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center, Edmond

• Kyle Allen – Residence Inn OKC North Quail, Oklahoma City

• Blane Thompson – The Ellison Hotel, Oklahoma City

• Kristin Chambless – Courtyard by Marriott, Oklahoma City Eastern District (12 total, 2-year term)

• Kyle Lippe – Renaissance Hotel, Tulsa

• Dena Jones – Wyndham Garden/Champion Hotels, Stillwater

• Michael Grisar – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Durant

• Ross Martin – Hampton Inn & Suites, Stillwater

• Michelle Hartman – Hotel Indigo Downtown, Tulsa

• Bryan Smith – Hotel Indigo Downtown, Tulsa

• Rich Lamperti – Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place, Tulsa

• Kyle Reams – River Spirit Casino & Resort, Tulsa

• Jeff Hartman – SJS Hospitality, Tulsa

• Bryan Davis – West Bay Casino & Resort, Kingston

• Andrew Hargis – Hyatt Regency Downtown, Tulsa

• Joe Martin – Stillwater Hospitality, Stillwater At-Large Directors (7 total, 1-year term)

• Matt Cowden – Lively Hotel at OAK, Oklahoma City

• Jason Clark – The Ambassador Hotel, Oklahoma City

• Chase Rollins – Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City

• Dar Yasseri – Boundless Hospitality, Oklahoma City

• Paul Van Raamsdonk – Hilton Garden Inn, Norman

• Ketan Patel – Courtyard by Marriott Northwest, Oklahoma City

• Ken Leone – OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, Oklahoma City Advisory Directors (Non-voting, 1-year term)

• Zac Craig – Visit Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City

• Ted Holmes – HotelBrokerOne, Oklahoma City

• Heather McGregor – McGregor Insurance Group, Tulsa

• Sam Lindsay – Aaron’s Touch Up, Marietta • Chris Knipe – Auto-Chlor Services, Ardmore

• Steven West – OSU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Stillwater

• Carlos Lozano – ECOLAB, Oklahoma City

• Ed Lynn – Buffalo Wild Wings, Oklahoma City (ORA delegate) Associate Directors (Requires 5 consecutive years of service)

• Rex Amsler – Wyndham Grand Downtown, Oklahoma City

• Jeff Erwin – Villa Teresa Hotel Development, Oklahoma City

• John Kelly – Hensley’s Hospitality, LLC, El Reno

• Pete Patel – Promise Hotels, Tulsa

• Jeff Penner – Champion Hotels, Oklahoma City

• Robert Slater – Southern Hospitality, Oklahoma City