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About the AHLA’s Governance


The AHLA’s Board of Directors is responsible for governing the association by:

  • Engaging in strategic thinking and planning.
  • Participating in lobbying activities.
  • Directing the AHLA’s work by approving annual business plans and budgets, and monitoring the AHLA’s progress toward its mission.
  • Managing its own self-governance.
  • Hiring & supervising the AHLA President & CEO.


The Board meets four times per year. Board members are elected for two-year terms and may be asked to serve on working committees and task forces, as required.

If you are interested in becoming an AHLA Board Member, please review our AHLA Board Member job description. Elections are held every March.


2024/25 AHLA Board of Directors

Joel Hollingsworth, Chair

Metterra Hotel on Whyte & Varscona Hotel on Whyte, Matrix Hotel

Email: jhollingsworth@53northcollection.com


Joumana Ghandour, Vice Chair

The Westin Edmonton

Email: joumana.ghandour@westin.com


Nuwan Eparatchy

Atlific Hotels/Lake Louise Inn

Email: neparatchy@atlific.com


Ian Jones

The Dorian Autograph Collection

Email: Ian.Jones@thedorianhotel.com


Shona Karas

Avonos Hotels

Email: shona@avonoshotels.ca


Cole Millen

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

Email: cole.millen@fairmont.com


Chris Oldring

Sandman Hotel Group

Email: coldring@sandman.ca


Nicole Sullivan

Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre Grande Prairie

Email: NicoleS@pomeroyhotelgp.com


Ryan Cochrane

MasterBUILT Hotels

Email: rcochrane@masterbuilthotels.com


Tracy Douglas-Blowers, President & CEO

Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association

Ph: 1.780.436.6112

Email: tdblowers@ahla.ca