NCRLA Announces 2021 Board of Directors

Charlotte NC

11 February, 2021

1:18 PM

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RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2021) – The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) announced today the elected officials for its 2021 Board of Directors. Nishith “Nish” Patel, president of Beacon Investment Management Group, a Charlotte-based hotel management company that develops and operates hotels in the southeastern United States, will serve as board chair for a one-year term. Lynn Minges, president and CEO of NCRLA, is confident the organization’s new board officers will provide the critical leadership necessary to ensure the restaurant and lodging industry’s recovery and revival after the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year’s chair, Nish Patel, brings years of experience and passion for our industry to his new role,” said Minges. “His first-hand knowledge and dedication will provide valuable insights that will help the association navigate the challenges our industry faces.” NCRLA’s board consists of up to 25 directors, representing restaurants, lodging properties and allied partners. These volunteer leaders provide strategic guidance and policy development to NCRLA as it works to advance and protect the North Carolina hospitality industry. 2021 Board of Directors Executive Committee Nishith “Nish” Patel, Chair, Beacon IMG, Inc.Amber Moshakos, Vice Chair, LM RestaurantsTom Pashley, Secretary, Pinehurst ResortBurney Jennings, Treasurer, Biscuitville Fresh SouthernJim Beley, NC Travel & Tourism Board Liaison, The Umstead Hotel & Spa Lance Trenary, National Restaurant Association Liaison, Golden Corral CorporationSteve Thanhauser, Immediate Past Chair, Angus Barn Ltd.Frank Gray, General Counsel and LobbyistLynn Minges, President & CEO Members Patrick Aiello, EcolabAndy Clark, US FoodsSheri Erhart, CMC Hotels Dan Freeland, Concord Hospitality EnterprisesPhil Friedman, Salsarita’s Fresh CantinaTim Goss, Firehouse Subs Doris Huebner, F & D Huebner, LLC Russ Jones, Davidson & JonesScott Maitland, Top of the Hill Restaurant, Brewery & DistilleryAkshat Patel (non-voting), AAHOA NC Regional Director, Comfort Inn / Sleep Inn – Choice Hotels Shaunak Patel, Parks Hospitality GroupGonza Salamanca, Gonza Tacos Y TequilaTom Sasser, Burke Hospitality GroupIan Sauer, Summit Hospitality Group, LTD  Billy Sewell, Platinum Corral, LLC Jason Smith, 18 Restaurant Group Doug Stafford, Griffin Stafford Hospitality, LLC Charles Thompson, The Inn on Biltmore EstateJohn Winkenwerder, South Asheville Hotel Associates, LLC 2021 Government Affairs Co-Chairs Vinay Patel (Non-voting), SREE Hotels, LLCJason Smith, 18 Restaurant Group For more information about the 2021 NCRLA Board of Directors, visit www.ncrla.org/leadership. About NCRLA The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association serves to advance and protect the interests of more than 20,000 businesses that employ 11 percent of the state’s workforce and generate more than $27.3 billion in sales annually. www.ncrla.org ###