As part of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), the Chicago Chapter currently has a membership of over 150 hospitality professionals. The chapter generally holds meetings every other month, approximately seven meetings a year, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Our meetings are held at various hotels, clubs, restaurants, and entertainment venues throughout the Chicago area.
Executive Board Members
President: Speleos Dravillas, VP Global Sales at Percipia
Vice-President: Tom Hempel, Vice President Strategic Partnerships
Treasurer: Nilmar Mendoza, Assistant Director of Finance at The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Secretary: Christopher Contos, Account Manager at Evention
Board Member: Steven Lee, Director, Hotel Financial Planning & Analysis - Americas Region at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Julia Prasse, Senior Manager, Global Accounting Policies at Hyatt Hotels