American Hotel & Lodging Association

Washington, DC · Founded 1925

National trade association representing the hotel and lodging industry through advocacy and services

Primary audience
Businesses
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
William Rogers
Website Contact

About Organization

American Hotel & Lodging Association serves the lodging industry by providing representation at the federal, state, and local levels in government affairs advocacy, research, workforce development, and value-added member services. Based in Washington, DC since 1925, the organization operates with $27.5 million in annual revenue and 109 employees supporting 64,000 lodging properties nationwide.

What They Focus On

Policy Advocacy

Advances systemic change through research, policy analysis, and strategic advocacy efforts.

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$27.5M

+9.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$32.4M

+13.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$34.5M

-9.3% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

109

+4.8% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $27,482,786 $32,375,699 $34,532,024 109
2023 $25,089,443 $28,519,977 $38,074,407 104
2022 $24,923,026 $26,352,278 $39,915,139 84
2020 $18,148,744 $14,965,297 $34,145,938 53
2019 $17,632,431 $17,743,155 $27,621,746 59
2018 $22,006,276 $23,968,032 $26,101,824 43

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Hotel & Lodging Association

To Support The Organization

Provides to support the organization designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Advocacy And Policy

Advances policy priorities through strategic advocacy, coalition building, and engagement with decision makers.

Research Initiatives

Conducts evidence-based research to inform program design, policy recommendations, and organizational strategy.

Member Services

Delivers benefits, resources, and support services exclusively designed for organizational members and stakeholders.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Hotel & Lodging Association.

WR

William Rogers

Pres. & CEO (Until 3/24)
33 hrs/week
Compensation: $1,198,555
KC

Kevin Carey

Interim Pres. & CEO (3/24-11/24)
33 hrs/week
Compensation: $899,408
RM

Rosanna Maietta

Pres. & CEO (From 11/24)
33 hrs/week
Compensation: $417,644
KP

Kiersten Pearce

SVP, Executive & Strategic Partnerships
Full-time
Compensation: $318,314
AW

Adrienne Weil

SVP, Member Initiatives
Full-time
Compensation: $288,537
JM

Jacqueline McCarthy

EVP, Marketing And Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $554,707
MF

Michael Flanagan

EVP, External Government Affairs And Industry Rela
Full-time
Compensation: $508,210
CS

Chirag Shah

EVP, Federal And Political Affairs & Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $507,283

Milestones

1925

Organization Founded

1925

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Al Patel Director 1.00 hrs/week
AF
Alan Fuerstman Director 1.00 hrs/week
AA
Alex Alt Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Alex Cabanas Director 1.00 hrs/week
AT
Alex Tisch Director 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Alexi Khajavi Director 1.00 hrs/week
AH
Amanda Hite Director 1.00 hrs/week
AG
Amb Gordon Sonland Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Antoine Chahwan Director 1.00 hrs/week
AA
Arash Azarbarzin Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Ayesha Molino Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Azim Saju Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bakulesh Buggsi Patel Director 1.00 hrs/week
BK
Barbara Kilner Director 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Barry A N Bloom Director 1.00 hrs/week
BE
Ben Erwin Director 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Brad Rahinsky Director 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Brian Giglia Director 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Cody Bradshaw Director 1.00 hrs/week
DH
Danny Hughes Director 1.00 hrs/week
DD
David Duncan Director 1.00 hrs/week
GS
Gordon Sondland Director 1.00 hrs/week
GF
Greg Friedman Director 1.00 hrs/week
GJ
Greg Juceam Director 1.00 hrs/week
GF
Gregg Forde Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jack G Damioli Director 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Jagrutie Panwala Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
James A Carrol Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
James Merkel Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jason Herthel Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jay Caiafa Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jay Shah Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Jeff Donnelly Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jeff Wagoner Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jeffrey Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jonathan Stanner Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joseph Berger Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joseph Bojanowski Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Julie Arrowsmith Director 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Keith Pierce Director 1.00 hrs/week
KJ
Kevin Jacobs Chair Of The Board 1.00 hrs/week
KA
Kurt Alexander Director 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Leslie D Hale Immediate Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Liam Brown Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
LU
Lindsey Ueberroth Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Lisa Checchio Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Maribeth Bisienere Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Mark Brugger Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mark Carrier Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mark Laport Director 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Mary Ellen Jelenek Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Meghan Connolly Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mehul Patel Director 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Michael George Director 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Michael Heaton Director 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Michael Jacobson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Michael Morton Director 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Micheal G Medzigian Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mitch Patel Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
NT
Nate Tyrrel Director 1.00 hrs/week
NK
Naveen Kakarla Director 1.00 hrs/week
ND
Navin Dimond Director 1.00 hrs/week
NK
Nick Kellock Director 1.00 hrs/week
PC
Paul Cash Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Pete Sams Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Peter Sears Director 1.00 hrs/week
PD
Prem Devadas Director 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Ravi Patel Director 1.00 hrs/week
RH
Rena Hozore Reiss Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Richard Stockton Director 1.00 hrs/week
RT
Rick Takach Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rob Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Robert Kline Director 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Sara Gulla Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Scott Steilen Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Scott Strickland Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sean Mahoney Director 1.00 hrs/week
SZ
Shai Zelering Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Simone Wu Director 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Sloand Dean Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Steven Siegel Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Steven Wahrlich Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Tarun Patel Director 1.00 hrs/week
TD
Ted Darnall Director 1.00 hrs/week
TA
Terri A Haack Director 1.00 hrs/week
TJ
Thomas J Corcoran Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Thomas Penny Director 1.00 hrs/week
VP
Vinay Patel Director 1.00 hrs/week
WS
Walt Sheffler Director 1.00 hrs/week
ZG
Zack Gharib Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$5.1M

Highest Paid

$1.2M

William Rogers

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
William Rogers PRES. & CEO (Until 3/24) $1,198,555 $22,699 $1,221,254 33
Kevin Carey Interim PRES. & CEO (3/24-11/24) $899,408 $114,980 $1,014,388 33
Michael Flanagan EVP, External Government Affairs And Industry Rela $508,210 $74,533 $582,743 35
Jacqueline Mccarthy EVP, Marketing And Communications $554,707 $21,784 $576,491 35
Chirag Shah EVP, Federal And Political Affairs & Counsel $507,283 $54,397 $561,680 35
Rosanna Maietta PRES. & CEO (From 11/24) $417,644 $1,509 $419,153 33
Adrienne Weil SVP, Member Initiatives $288,537 $81,098 $369,635 35
Kiersten Pearce SVP, Executive & Strategic Partnerships $318,314 $48,025 $366,339 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$788K Grants Given
12 Organizations

Top Grantees

12 total
HI
Hospitality Is Working WASHINGTON, DC
$287K
AP
Angelenos Protecting Hospitality WASHINGTON, DC
$200K
P
60 Plus Foundation ALEXANDRIA, VA
$133K
CB
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation WASHINGTON, DC
$45K
AF
American Family Voices WASHINGTON, DC
$36K
SP
Shatter Proof NORWALK, CT
$20K
CF
Coalition For A Democratic Workplace WASHINGTON, DC
$15K
BS
Boy Scouts National Capital Area Council BETHESDA, MD
$13K
CF
Congressional Football Game For Charity Inc. ALEXANDRIA, VA
$10K
FD
Forward Denver LAFAYETTE, CO
$10K
+2 more grantees
Hospitality Is Working Angelenos Protecting Hospitality 60 Plus Foundation Congressional Black Caucus Foundation American Family Voices Shatter Proof Coalition For A Democratic Workplace Boy Scouts National Capital Area Council Congressional Football Game For Charity Inc. Forward Denver Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures State Legislative Leaders Foundation
Hospitality Is Working Angelenos Protecting Hospitality 60 Plus Foundation Congressional Black Caucus Foundation American Family Voices Shatter Proof Coalition For A Democratic Workplace Boy Scouts National Capital Area Council Congressional Football Game For Charity Inc. Forward Denver Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures State Legislative Leaders Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

4 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

4

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

3
The Ahla Foundation
Washington, DC
Create And Grant Awards For Hospitality Industry
501(c) 501(C)(3)
American Hotel And Lodging Educational Institute
Washington, DC
Inactive In Stage Of Winding Down Operations
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Ahla Pac
Washington, DC
Political Activities
501(c) 527

Taxable Corp Trust

1
American Hotel & Lodging Directory Corporation
Washington, DC
Publisher
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
7 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Hotel & Lodging Association
7 filings
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Hotel & Lodging Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 289-3100

Social

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1250 I Street NW 1100 Washington, DC 20005