AAHOACON24 marked the culmination of numerous campaigns, as one Officer position and 10 Board seats were up for election. Participants were able to cast their votes electronically and weren't required to be physically present at the event. Thank you to everyone who ran for office and to those who voted for candidates they believe will make AAHOA stronger.

2024-2025 AAHOA Secretary: Pinal Patel of Goodlettsville, TN AAHOA Members also elected the following 10 members to the Board of Directors: Gulf Regional Director: Vimal Patel Mid Atlantic Regional Director: Mahendra (MZ) Patel Mid South Regional Director: Ajay Patel North Florida Regional Director: Jayesh (Jay) Patel South Carolina Regional Director: Fenil Desai South Pacific Regional Director: Nilesh (Neil) Bhakta South Central Texas Regional Director: Vikash K. Patel Southeast Texas Regional Director: Bhavik Patel Southwest Regional Director: Dharmesh Ahir Women Hoteliers Director Western Division: Shetal Zina Patel

The AAHOA Board of Directors also elected the following three members to serve as Industry Partners on the AAHOA Board:

Amir Ahmed, Executive Vice President, DISH Business
Kevin Sloan, Managing Partner, Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling, LLC
Abraham Tieh, Director of National Commercial Property Tax, O’Connor & Associates

“As we install our new Board of Directors for the 2024-25 term, I am honored to work alongside these esteemed individuals as we embark on a journey to shape the future of our association and the hospitality industry as a whole,” said AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel. “I congratulate Pinal on his election as AAHOA’s newest Secretary and look forward to working alongside the AAHOA Officers and Board to continue to prioritize the needs of our 20,000 members, ensuring that AAHOA remains the leading voice for hotel owners nationwide.”

“I am honored to welcome our new Board of Directors to their roles for the upcoming term and extend my deepest congratulations to Pinal for being elected as Secretary on the AAHOA Board,” said AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake. “The AAHOA Board’s dedication and collaborative spirit exemplify the strength of AAHOA's membership. With their diverse expertise and unwavering commitment, our Board Members will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, advocating for our members, and fostering growth and success within our community in the year ahead.”

Please join us in congratulating our new Board members and be sure to check out the full 2024-2025 AAHOA Board of Directors list here.