Meet the Faculty

Industry Leaders Shaping the Future of Hospitality

Our faculty aren’t just educators—they’re leaders in top hospitality organizations. They bring real-world experience, industry connections, and hands-on learning to prepare students for success.

Our Faculty Come from Top Hospitality Organizations

Meet The Faculty

  • John Jacobsen

    General Counsel at Penzance

  • Steve Goldman

    Hospitality Industry Lawyer

  • Tara Gorman

    Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson

  • Samantha Ahuja

    Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Hospitality Practice

  • Carl Hurwitz

    Senior Vice President at Marriott International

  • Lou Rizzo

    Managing Partner at Reger Rizzo Darnall

  • Juan Corvinos

    Senior Vice President Development at Hilton

  • Chris Wallace

    Global Franchise Counsel - Choice Hotels International

  • Harris Chernow

    Partner and Chair at Reger Rizzo Darnell

  • Kimberly Wachen

    ArentFox Schiff Partner and Co-Chair of Hospitality Group

  • Peter Fischer

    Co-leader of BakerHostetler’s National Labor Relations

  • Mike Pappas

    Chief Administrative Officer & Co-General Counsel

  • Mike Pickett

    Venable - Commercial Leasing

  • Andy Wright

    Senior Vice President - Marriott International

  • Amy King

    Vice President Corporate Development At Hilton

  • Fayaz Thawer

    Managing Partner - Commercial Solutions For You Inc.

  • Michael Blank

    Principal at Woodmont Lodging, LLC

  • Pascal Forotti

    Managing Director Pendry Hotels & Resorts

  • Emil Hirsch

    Carlton Fields

  • Vinay Sharma

    In-House Counsel and Vice President at Baywood Hotels