The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has appointed Rachel Humphrey to serve as the interim president and CEO of the organization. Humphrey, who first joined AAHOA in 2015 as vice president of franchise relations, will continue to oversee her duties as COO during the interim period as well.
“As AAHOA continues to build on the exceptional growth in membership and revenue, we are optimistic that Rachel will provide the stability and management needed as we choose our next president and CEO,” says AAHOA vice chairwoman Jagruti Panwala. “Since joining AAHOA, Rachel strengthened our relationships with franchise and industry partners and helped expand our industry-leading educational offerings. She possesses an excellent understanding of the hotel industry and will provide a steady hand as AAHOA enters a new era.”
“Rachel’s knowledge of AAHOA, our members, and the hospitality industry will serve the association well during this time of transition,” adds AAHOA chairman Hitesh (HP) Patel.
“I am pleased to work with the officers, the board, and our exceptional teams in both Atlanta and Washington DC to ensure AAHOA remains the most effective advocate for hoteliers in the nation,” Humphrey says. “As we look forward to our 30th anniversary, we strive to promote the association’s continued growth, and I look to maintain the excellent leadership standard that Chip established as we conduct our executive search.”
