Who We Are
The Alamo Area Hospitality Association is an independent, not-for-profit association committed to ensuring the success and best practices of the tourism and hospitality industry. The Alamo Area Hospitality Association is a registered 501c(6) tax-exempt association. A volunteer board represents the association and acts as a conduit to our members.
Our Mission
Working alongside our hospitality partners to communicate the impact of the hospitality and tourism industry and encouraging the high standards of professional conduct among all people engaged in the hospitality industry.
AAHA By-laws
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Board of Directors
Christopher Alvarado
Immediate Past President
Sales Manager
San Antonio Zoo
Michael De Luna
Treasurer
Director of Sales and Events
Paesanos Restaurant Group
Justin Bahl
Treasure-Elect
General Manager
Old Town Trolley Tours
Mia Maldonado
Secretary
Sales & Events Manager
Tower of the Americas
Roy Garcia
Comunications
Senior Sales Manager
Fogo De Chão
David Camarillo
Membership
Sales Account Executive
SeaWorld San Antonio
Judy Sandoval
Programs
Group Sales & Catering Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest
Ohio Crawford
Community Outreach
Chef/Owner
Backyard on Broadway
Christine Banglay
Social Media
Owner
Little Lemon Shots
Bill Brendel
Advisor
President
San Antonio Visitor Alliance
Chris Koval M. Ed.
Advisor
Owner
FutureSounds DJ Services LLC
DBA – Sound LAVS, Mapping Tx & Frilsay
Past Presidents
*2025 Chris Alvarado
*2024 David Uminski
* 2022 Adesuwa Elaiho
* 2021 Adesuwa Elaiho
* 2020 Rebecca Mockerman
* 2019 Chris Koval
* 2018 Nicole Juel Sanchez
* 2017 Rudy Saenz
* 2016 Kimberly Straughan
* 2015 Karen Bippert
* 2014 David Uminski
* 2013 Jo Cox
* 2012 Michelle Moon
* 2011 Amy Sanchez
* 2010 Jennifer Clauser
* 2009 Tirey Thomas
* 2008 Nancy Resendez-Battram
* 2007 Penny Herring
* 2006 Nancy Kilpo
* 2005 Jo Cox
* 2004 Dee Rullo
* 2003 Jurt Krivka
* 2002 Lydia Fischer
* 2001 Marilyn Ortiz de Simone
* 2000 Tom Duff
* 1999 Dorah Putney
* 1998 Nancy Kilpo
* 1997 Edward Leos
* 1996 Edward Leos
* 1995 Edward Leos