Dean’s Advisory Board
Shaping the Future of Hospitality Education
The Collins College of Hospitality Management has been offering cutting-edge curriculum for more than 40 years, thanks in part to invaluable input from the Dean's Advisory Board. Comprising influential leaders from across the hospitality industry, the board works closely with us to ensure that programs, practices and learning experiences are aligned with the ever-evolving needs of the industry.
This means you gain the most relevant knowledge and skills, preparing you for success in your future career. The board strengthens the college’s ties to the hospitality sector, creating a dynamic, real-world learning environment and offering you numerous opportunities to connect with industry players.
Our Board of Advisors
Founder & Principal
Sabir Jaffer
Merit Hospitality Services
Dean & James A. Collins Distinguished Chair
Margie Ferree Jones, Ph.D.
The Collins College of Hospitality Management
Retired Hospitality Executive
Lon Ledwith
BJ's Restaurants Foundation Board
President
Adam Marquis
Pacifica Hotels
Honorary Board Members
Nestor Gonzalez '14
