HFTP Announces 2027 HITEC North America Advisory Council 

November 4, 2026 (Austin, Texas) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producer of HITEC, is pleased to announce the 2027 HITEC North America Advisory Council. This esteemed group of hospitality technology leaders will guide the  educational planning and program development for the 2027 Hospitality Industry  Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) in Orlando, Florida, taking place June 28- July 1 at the Orange County Convention Center. 

HITEC is the world’s largest and longest-running nonprofit event of its kind, hosting 400+ exhibiting companies and a comprehensive education program featuring 50+ sessions  designed to address current and emerging technology challenges within the hospitality  industry.

Each year, HFTP leadership assembles members to serve on the HITEC North America  Advisory Council based on their expertise and contributions to the hospitality and  technology industry. The HITEC Advisory Council plays an essential role in shaping the  world’s largest and most influential hospitality technology event — ensuring the program  reflects the latest innovations, challenges and strategic insights impacting the global  hospitality technology landscape. 

2027 HITEC Advisory Council 

• Chair and Past President Liaison: Scot Campbell, CHTP | Principal Advisory |  Integrated Resort Advisors 

• Vice Chair: Jeff Parker, CHTP+ | VP of Property Technology | Sage Hospitality Group • Executive Committee Liaison: Barry Thomas, CHTP | SVP of Hospitality Tech, Luxury &  Lifestyle | Accor 

• Board of Directors Liaison: Bryan Hammer | VP of IT | Belmond Hotels • Jay Amdekar | VP of Hotel Operations Technology & Ancillary Revenue Products |  Marriott International 

• Danny Dang | Director of Technology | Amacon 

• Sanovnik Destang, CPA, CA, CFA | Executive Director | Bay Gardens Resorts • Christus Gill, CHTP | IT Manager | Secrets St. Lucia, Hyatt Inclusive Collection • Cameron Hammond | SVP of Global Field Technology Services | Hyatt • Ted Horner | Owner | E Horner & Associates 

• Jody Jacobson, MBA | President & Founder | Integrated Hospitality Consulting • Josh Johansen | Director of Systems & IT | Brandt Hospitality Group • Steven Kahn, CHTP | General Manager of IT | Singita Management Company • David Lindahl | Director of Business Intelligence | Silverton Casino, LLC • Nolan Osborn | Director of Strategic Insights & Systems | Parks Hospitality Group • Darrin Pinkham | CIO | Rosen Hotels & Resorts | Millennium Technology Group • Leroy Prout | CIO | HRI Properties 

• Ryan Schlimpert | SVP/CIO | Drury Hotels 

• Angela Steele | Vice President of Technology | Aspen Hospitality 

• Ron Strecker, CHAE+, CHTP+ | Hospitality ERP and Back-Office Consultant | RW  Consulting 

• Joe Tesfai | CIO | Sandals Resorts International

• Denise Walker | CIO | Starwood Hotels 

• Stephen Walker, MBA, MCSA | IT Manager | InterMountain Management • Samuel Yalley, CHTP | Director of Resorts & Lodging Technology | Herschend Family  Entertainment 

• HFTP Liaison: Bryan Wood | Chief Meetings & Events Officer | HFTP • HFTP Liaison: Alison Lockett | Meetings & Events Manager | HFTP 

• HFTP Liaison: Lyle Worthington, CHTP | EU Operations Advisor | HFTP 

HFTP extends its gratitude to these dedicated professionals for contributing their expertise  and industry leadership to advance hospitality technology education on a global stage.  More details will be announced in the coming months at www.hitec.org. 

About HFTP 

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a  hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA with offices in the EU  and India. HFTP is recognized as a group supporting the finance and technology segments  of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders.  HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs,  research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces  international events throughout the year, including the world’s largest hospitality  technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the  publication of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI®), Hotel  Online® and Hospitality Upgrade magazine. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.