HRTM Advisory Board

The Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is supported by an advisory board composed of 13 industry professionals. This board serves as a vital link, fostering ongoing collaboration and the exchange of ideas between faculty, staff, and students within the program. Each board member is carefully selected based on their expertise and dedication to advancing the success of the HRTM program and its students.

The key responsibilities of the HRTM Advisory Board include, but are not limited to:

  • Attending all board meetings
  • Staying informed about the program’s curriculum, services, and student activities
  • Assisting with funding decisions and allocations
  • Providing mentorship and creating opportunities for students

 


 

Ioan Baciu

Ioan Baciu

General Manager
The Scarlet Hotel, Lincoln,
A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Ioan Baciu on LinkedIn

Lindsey Bolander

Lindsey Bolander

Sales Development Manager
Visit Lincoln


Lindsey Bolander on LinkedIn

Brooke Goedert

Brooke Goedert

Culture and Operations Manager
Nebraska Innovation Campus


 Brooke Goedert on LinkedIn

Phil Grimpo

Phil Grimpo

Executive Director 
Inspirmedia Productions
 

Phil Grimpo on LinkedIn

Jenessa Keiser

Jenessa Keiser

Director of Human Resources
Charon Shared Services | PSS Impact | Lincoln Surgical Hospital | Nebraska Surgery Center | Eye Surgical Associates |
Sutton Dermatology & Associates 

Jenessa Keiser on LinkedIn

Sydney Long

Sydney Long

HRTM Class of 2021
Manager of Marketing & Content
One & Only Moonlight Basin

 

Sydney Long on LinkedIn

Rachel McConnell

Rachel McConnell

HRTM Class of 2011
Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator
BraveBe Child Advocacy Center

 

Rachel McConnell on LinkedIn

Thomas McKitterick

Tom McKitterick, CCM, CCE

General Manager
Country Club of Lincoln


 

Tom McKitterick on LinkedIn

Kelli Pilkington

Kelli Pilkington

Vice President of Marketing
Flagship Restaurant Group
 

Kelli Pilkington on LinkedIn

Andy Reetz

Andy Reetz, CCM

CEO/General Manager
Champions Run Country Club
 

Andy Reetz on LinkedIn

Shelly Richardson

Shelly Richardson

Owner, Coordinator
Event Design
 

Event Design

Aaron Stitt

Aaron Stitt

HRTM Advisory Board Chair
Area Manager
Woodbury Corporation - Hotel Division

Aaron Stitt on LinkedIn