HRTM Advisory Board

The Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management program advisory board is a group of 18 industry experts who provide a connection and ongoing exchange of information, ideas, and collaboration between program faculty, staff, and students.

Each member has been selected for their expertise and commitment to the success of the UNL Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management program and its students.

Some of the duties and requirements of the board include, but are not limited to:

  • attending all board meetings
  • staying informed about student curriculum, services and supports, and activities
  • assisting with funding allocations
  • providing opportunities and serving as mentors

The Advisory Board works hand-in-hand with the HRTM program director, faculty, and staff to prepare students for leadership roles in the hospitality industry.

	 Phil Grimpo

Phil Grimpo

Executive Director 
Inspirmedia Productions

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Jenessa Keiser

Jenessa Keiser

HR Director
Charon Shared Services, 
Lincoln Surgical Hospital & Eye Surgical Associates

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Sydney Long

Sydney Long

~HRTM Class of 2021
Senior Marketing Manager
The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, 
Omaha, NE

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Rachel McConnell

Rachel McConnell

~HRTM Class of 2011
Community Engagement Director
Mourning Hope Grief Center

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Tom McKitterick, CCM, CCE

Tom McKitterick, CCM, CCE

General Manager
Country Club of Lincoln

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Kelsey Meyer

Kelsey Meyer

~HRTM Class of 2013
Assistant Director
Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Zoe Olson

Zoe Olson

Chair, HRTM Advisory Board

Executive Director
Nebraska Hospitality Association & Hospitality Educational Foundation

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Kelli Pilkington

Kelli Pilkington

Vice President of Marketing
Flagship Restaurant Group

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Andy Reetz, CCM

Andy Reetz, CCM

CEO/General Manager
Champions Run Country Club

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Shelly Richardson

Shelly Richardson

Event Design
Owner, Coordinator

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John Ricks

John Ricks

Executive Director
Nebraska Tourism Commission

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Aaron Stitt

Aaron Stitt

Vice-Chair, HRTM Advisory Board

Area Manager
Woodbury Corporation - Hotel Division

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Zach Tyson

Zach Tyson

Private Club Industry Executive, 
COO, Club General Manager

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Deb Ward

Deb Ward

Executive Director
Visit Omaha

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