Mission: To develop and provide programs, services and support to our members by protecting their interests, promoting industry partnerships and providing education and leadership, such that members receive a definable value for their investment.
Year founded: 1962
President/CEO: Dale J. Venturini
2015 revenue: $1 million
Officers:
Craig Sculos, chairman of the board
Vice president and general manager Twin River Casino
Chris Tarro, vice chairman of the board
Owner, Siena Restaurants
Robert Burnetti, treasurer
General manager. Hotel Viking
Bahjat Shariff, immediate past chairman
Operating partner, Howley Bread Group
H. Robert Bacon, past chairman
Owner, Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns
Kenneth Cusson, past chairman
Director of new-business development Newport Harbor Corp.
Board members:
Mike Billone
Assistant vice president, institutional field sales, Ecolab
Brian Casey
Owner, The Company Picnic Co.
Glenn Chelo
Owner, Chelo’s Corp.
Eric Churchill
Vice president of operations Providence Marriott Hotel
Paul Conforti
Managing partner Encore Hospitality Group
Kristine Cox
General manager Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Trudy Coxe
CEO and executive director Preservation Society of Newport County
David DePetrillo
Chairman R.I. Hospitality Education Foundation
Kristin Gennuso
Owner, Chez Pascal
Burnell Goldman
General manager Omni Providence Hotel
Kimberly Greene
Regional vice president of operations TPG Hospitality
Brendan Kane
Principal Peregrine Hospitality Management
George Kilborn
General manager, Camille’s
William Kitsilis
Owner, Angelo’s Palace Pizza
Douglas Koenig
General manager Providence Biltmore Hotel
Michael Lester
On-premise manager, MS Walker
Anthony Pellegrino
Director of hotel operations The Dean Hotel/ASH NYC
James Pezzullo
District sales manager, Sysco Boston
Ellen Slattery
Owner, Gracie’s
Tina Tomaselli
Owner, T’s Restaurant
Joe Vigliotti
District sales manager, U.S. Foods
Al Zannella
Vice president, sales and marketing R.I. Distributing