The Long Island Hospitality Association unites industry executives, hospitality professionals, career-minded college students, and industry partners to share best practices, business-building solutions, and networking opportunities to help all hospitality-related companies and workers find success.
The LIHA is also dedicated to giving back to the community through fundraising initiatives and donations directed toward educational institutions to help provide scholarships for students to find financial footing and continue working and living on Long Island.
Additionally, we’re here to work with local, state, and federal politicians to create a healthier environment for hospitality businesses to thrive, while creating jobs and giving back to our Long Island communities.
Our Mission Statement
The Mission of the LIHA, formed for charitable purposes, is to provide a network for members to review common hospitality industry challenges and hospitality best practices, exchange ideas, and raise awareness about services that the members, industry leaders, and industry partners can utilize to address pertinent issues.
Collaboration
The LIHA seeks to promote a vibrant hospitality industry on Long Island and to provide a platform for various industries and affiliated sectors to collaborate and support one another.
Networking
Association activities will seek to engage local hospitality students to participate in association meetings and events enabling them to network with industry leaders for career development and advancement.
Fundraising
The fundraising endeavors of the association are intended to raise funds primarily for the purpose of financial scholarships for students studying Hospitality related fields at local schools, with the goal of retaining tomorrow's industry leaders to continue to work and reside on Long Island.
Meet the Executive Board
Long Island Hospitality Association board leadership is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals owning or working within community-based businesses in throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties representing hotels, restaurants, catering facilities, theme parks, museums, historical sites, tourist attractions, entertainment facilities, and more.
Dorothy
Roberts
President
Marc
Weinstein
Vice President
Christine
Ludicia
Secretary
Douglas
Carpenter
TREASURER
David
Silverman
F & B AT-LARGE
Steve
Kirschbaum
F & B AT-LARGE
Glen
Haussman
SOCIAL MEDIA AT-LARGE
James
Henry Dunne, Esq.
GENERAL COUNSEL & EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE
Tina
Ferro
EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE - ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
Jerry
Kornbluth
EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE - NASSAU COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Vicki
Walsh
MEMBERSHIP AT-LARGE
Gary
Wood
EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE - SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
What They Do
Our Executive Board is in charge of hosting and throwing all fundraising events, special events, and putting together the education and scholarships. Their years of combined experience help younger generations get a better opportunity to succeed in the industry post-graduation.