The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Advisory Board helps provide advice, guidance and direction to HRTM's students and faculty regarding academic offerings, industry trends and information, and career opportunities. The board functions as a critical link between research and community partnerships and is responsible for making sure the school’s curriculum is relevant and of high quality. The members are comprised of industry leaders, experts and alumni. HRTM is honored to have them championing the school's efforts and advancing its mission so our students can receive an innovative and valuable learning experience.

Portrait	Name	Position	Company	Keywords (hidden column)
	Andrea Belfanti	CEO	International Society of Hospitality Consultants	tag 1, tag2
	Eric Bischofberger, CCM	Assistant General Manager	Colleton River Club
	Fred "Three" E. Carpenter, III	General Manager / COO	Crow Valley Golf Club
	Nirjary Desai	Owner and CEO (Chief Experience Officer)	KIS(cubed) Events Boutique Firm Creating Lux Elevated Experiences
	William "Bill" S. Dissen	Executive Chef and Owner	The Market Place Restaurant, Haymaker Restaurant, Billy D's Fried Chicken
	Passion Graham	Catering and Events Manager	Desert Mountain Club
	Thomas Harrison, III	Corporate Regional Director, Sales	Aimbridge / Interstate Hotels & Resorts
	Warren Jahn	HR Business Partner – Growth and Commercial Functions	IHG Hotels & Resorts
	Craig Locascio	Education and Sales Training Director	Breakthru Beverage
	Duane Parrish	Director	S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
	Dilip Patel	Managing Partner	Microtel Inn & Suites
	Kunal Patel	Vice President of Operations	SREE Hotels
	Karen Riordan	President and CEO	Myrtle Beach Area of Commerce and CVB
	John Schellhase	Director, New Hotel Openings, Renovation and Transactions -Company Managed Hotels Americas'	InterContinental Hotels Group
	Bobby Williams	CEO	Lizard’s Thicket
	Matthew Williams	General Manager	Lizard’s Thicket