Chair: Victor Ravago

This committee monitors new and pending legislation in collaboration with WHLA staff and the contract lobbyist. Duties include reviewing legislation and providing position recommendations on relevant bills and issues to the Board of Directors. Additional duties may include advocacy assistance and the planning of WHLA Action Day. Commitment: 5-10 hours per year, plus Action Day.

Chair: Dave Sekeres

The purpose of this committee is to ensure an active and engaged membership base. Duties of this committee include membership recruitment initiatives, development of board level recruitment and retention plans, and new member outreach. Commitment: 6-12 hours per year.

Chair: Sarah Abbott

Committee members plan the annual Wisconsin Lodging Conference and Trade Show. This committee also monitors WHLA’s educational offerings and makes recommendations on scholarships, partnerships with hospitality programs, student support, and more. Commitment: 6-12 hours per year.

Chair: Ryan Batley

The purpose of this committee is to identify goals and strategies for the Wisconsin Lodging Directory, InnTouch Magazine, Insider and Capitol Insider publications. Members help identify and curate content for publications and recommend changes and improvements to publication structure as needed. Commitment: 4-8 hours per year.

Chair: Krissy Sigmund

This committee oversees events, content, and any other benefits for WWIL’s members. Assists in planning WWIL events and recruiting attendees. Commitment: TBD, likely 6-10 hours per year.

Chair: Jon Jossart

This Task Force will explore opportunities to partner with Wisconsin high schools, trade schools, and colleges to build a future workforce in the hospitality industry. Assist with implementing the workforce development components of the WHLA Strategic Plan. Commitment: TBD, likely 6-10 hours per year.

Chair: Brandon McConnell

The purpose of this task force is to share ideas for building workplace culture in WHLA publications and at regional events. Commitment: 4-8 hours per year.

As a welcome wagon volunteer, we will ask you to contact a new member or two shortly after they join to introduce yourself and check in with them. We'll make sure you have all of the necessary info and talking points for a great conversation!

We'll contact you when we have regional or statewide events that we may need assistance with (helping at the registration table, etc.)

This is for people who would like to host an event where we can talk about the work WHLA is doing and the health of the lodging industry in Wisconsin. Volunteers will be asked to coordinate space and invite local hoteliers to the event.

Check this if you'd like more information on starting a chapter in your area.

I'd be interested in serving on the WHLA Board of Directors in the future, should I be nominated.