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AAHOA Committees

AAHOA Committees help guide AAHOA’s strategic direction and provide the perspective of hotel owners from across the nation in such areas as education and professional development, franchise and industry relations, and government affairs.

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Bylaws and Governance

This committee is charged with routinely reviewing all of AAHOA's governing documents. This committee also considers proposed changes to these documents and provides guidance to the board on potential changes.

Committee Members
  • Rahul Patel

    Bradenton, FL

    Committee Chair

  • Nishant (Neal) Patel

    Round Rock, TX

    Immediate Past Chairman (2022-2023)

  • Bharat (Bruce) Patel

    Irving, TX

    Committee Member

  • Bakulesh (Buggsi) Patel

    Lake Oswego, OR

    Committee Member

  • Tanmay Patel

    Dallas, TX

    Committee Member

  • Bhavesh Patel

    Miamisburg, OH

    Committee Member

  • Harikrishna (HK) Patel

    Walton, KY

    Committee Member

  • Vimal Patel

    Broussard, LA

    Committee Member

  • Dinesh (Dan) Rama

    Phoenix, AZ

    Committee Member

  • Ramesh Gokal

    Henderson, NV

    Committee Member

  • Navnit Patel

    Bristow, VA

    Committee Member

  • Chetan (Chet) Patel

    Beaufort, SC

    Team Liaison (Non-Voting)

  • Laura Lee Blake

    Atlanta, GA

    Team Liaison


Education and Professional Development

This committee develops ideas for timely and relevant education and professional-development programs for AAHOA Members.

Committee Members
  • Naresh (ND) Bhakta

    El Monte, CA

    Board Liaison

  • Raman (RP) Rama

    Orlando, FL

    Committee Member

  • Pooja Patel

    San Diego, CA

    Committee Member

  • Bonny Panchal

    Medford, OR

    Committee Member

  • Rickesh Patel

    Blue Springs, MO

    Committee Member

  • Amin (Mark) Muhammad

    Texarkana, TX

    Committee Member

  • Meghna Patel

    Sarasota, FL

    Committee Member

  • Yash Patel

    Riverside, CA

    Committee Member

  • Nimesh Dinubhai

    Phoenix, AZ

    Committee Member

  • Viren Patel

    Russellville, AL

    Committee Member

  • Suraj Patel

    Erick, OK

    Committee Member

  • Ankit Panchal

    Antioch, CA

    Committee Member

  • Ralph Thiergart

    Atlanta, GA

    Team Liaison


Finance and Audit

This committee reviews monthly financial statements and helps develop the association's annual budget.

Committee Members
  • Kamalesh (KP) Patel

    Santa Cruz, CA

    Committee Co-Chair

  • Mukesh Mowji

    San Jose, CA

    Committee Co-Chair

  • Rahul Patel

    Bradenton, FL

    Board Liaison

  • Jay (Jimmy) Patel

    Advance, NC

    Committee Member

  • Naresh (Nash) Patel

    Pensacola, FL

    Committee Member

  • Vijal Suthar

    Eastvale, CA

    Committee Member

  • Darshan Patel

    San Diego, CA

    Committee Member

  • Sanjay Patel

    Hoover, AL

    Committee Member

  • Saajan Patel

    Houston, TX

    Committee Member

  • Sunil Patel

    Brentwood, TN

    Committee Member

  • Akshat Patel

    Cary, NC

    Committee Member

  • Alex Patel

    Jacksonville, FL

    Committee Member

  • Frederick Thompson

    Atlanta, GA

    Team Liaison


Franchise and Industry Relations

This committee provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on franchise-related issues and the hospitality industry

Committee Members
  • Taran Patel

    Kennewick, WA

    Board Liaison

  • Nitin Shah

    Duluth, GA

    Committee Member

  • Hitesh Bhakta

    Orange, CA

    Committee Member

  • Danny (Chintu) Patel

    Conway, AR

    Committee Member

  • Kalpesh Joshi

    Naperville, IL

    Committee Member

  • Angelica Chhikara

    Visalia, CA

    Committee Member

  • Neil Patel

    Raymondville, TX

    Committee Member

  • Dae Patel

    Pensacola, FL

    Committee Member

  • Pimal Patel

    Houston, TX

    Committee Member

  • Kirit Patidar

    Jacksonville, FL

    Committee Member

  • Keyur (KP) Patel

    Cary, NC

    Committee Member

  • Jayesh Patel

    Seguin, TX
    Committee Member

  • Laura Lee Blake

    Atlanta, GA

    Team Liaison


Government Affairs

This committee reviews and makes recommendations on AAHOA PAC activity to the board. It also provides feedback on AAHOA's legislative priorities.

Committee Members
  • Arti Patel

     Del City, OK

    Board Liaison

  • Dharmesh Ahir

    Phoenix, AZ

    Committee Member

  • Vimal Patel

    Broussard, LA

    Committee Member

  • Jan Gautam

    Orlando, FL

    Committee Member

  • Alpesh Jivan

     Ukiah, CA

    Committee Member

  • Neel Parikh

    Mount Laurel, NJ

    Committee Member

  • Hiren Jetha

    Little Rock, AR

    Committee Member

  • GJ Zala

     Chino Hills, CA

    Committee Member

  • Darshana Patel

    Owensboro, KY

    Committee Member

  • Digvijay (Danny) Gaekwad

    Ocala, FL

    Committee Member

  • Komal (Tina) Patel

    Eugene, OR

    Committee Member

  • Mahesh Patel

    North Charleston, SC

    Committee Member

  • TBD

     TBD

    Team Liaison


Independent Hoteliers

This group makes recommendations to the board on how to increase the engagement of independent hoteliers in AAHOA and make membership even more valuable to this audience.

Committee Members
  • Pinkesh Patel

    Charlotte, NC

    Board Liaison

  • Jayesh (Jay) Patel

    Tampa, FL

    Committee Member
  • Vraj Patel

    Bradenton, FL

    Committee Member

  • Prashant Patel

    San Luis Obispo, CA

    Committee Member

  • Mitesh Patel

    Cantonment, FL

    Committee Member

  • Mike Patel

    South Padre Island, TX

    Committee Member

  • Jin Laxmidas

    Houston, TX

    Committee Member

  • Mahendra (MZ) Patel

    Monmouth Junction, NJ

    Committee Member

  • Vipul Dayal

    San Diego, CA

    Committee Member

  • Timesh Patel

    South Gate, CA

    Committee Member

  • Ravi Patel

    Long Beach, CA

    Committee Member

  • Brandon Jackson

    Atlanta, GA

    Team Liaison


Strategic Planning

This committee is a venue for focused discussion, feedback, and recommendations for the strategic direction of AAHOA.

Committee Members
  • Miraj Patel

    Houston, TX

    Board Liaison

  • Pratik Patel

    San Antonio, TX

    Committee Member

  • Jagruti Panwala

    Ivyland, PA

    Committee Member

  • Mehul Patel

    Grapevine, TX

    Committee Member

  • Dhiren Masters

    Fort Worth, TX

    Committee Member

  • Vikesh (Vik) Zaver

    Alpharetta, GA

    Committee Member

  • Deepak Patel

    Rosedale, MD

    Committee Member

  • Mihir Patel

    Kansas City, MO

    Committee Member

  • Alkesh Patel

    Battle Ground, WA

    Committee Member

  • Mehul Patel

    Eden Prairie, MN

    Committee Member

  • Jyoti Sarolia

    Escondido, CA

    Committee Member

  • Nimisha Patel

    San Antonio, TX

    Committee Member

  • Laura Lee Blake

    Atlanta, GA

    Team Liaison


Past Chair Council

Composed of longtime AAHOA leaders, these committee members know AAHOA's institutional history. Its members actively participate in the Strategic Planning Bylaws & Governance, Franchise, and Finance & Audit committees. The PCC also provides advice and guidance to the Board as requested.

Committee Members
  • Nishant (Neal) Patel

    Immediate Past Chairman (2022-2023)

  • Vinay Patel

    2021 Chairman

  • Biran Patel

    2020 Chairman

  • Jagruti Panwala

    2019 Chairwoman

  • Hitesh (HP) Patel

    2018 Chairman

  • Bhavesh Patel

    2017 Chairman

  • Bruce Patel

    2016 Chairman

  • Jay (Jimmy) Patel

    2015 Chairman

  • Pratik Patel

    2014 Chairman

  • Mehul Patel

    2013 Chairman

  • Alkesh Patel

    2012 Chairman

  • Hemant Patel

    2011 Chairman

  • ChandraKant Patel

    2010 Chairman

  • Tarun Patel

    2009 Chairman

  • Ashwin (Ash) Patel

    2008 Chairman

  • Dilipkumar (Danny) Patel

    2007 Chairman

  • Mukesh Mowji

    2006 Chairman

  • Manhar (MP) Rama

    2005 Chairman

  • Naresh (Nash) Patel

    2004 Chairman

  • Hitesh Bhakta

    2003 Chairman

  • Mahesh (Mike) Amin

    2002 Chairman

  • Dhansukh Patel

    2001 Chairman

  • Bakulesh (Buggsi) Patel

    2000 Chairman

  • Ramesh Surati

    1999 Chairman

  • Mike Patel

    1998 Chairman

  • Jayanti (JP) Rama

    1997 Chairman

  • JK Patel

    1996 Chairman

  • Bharat Shah

    1995 Chairman

  • Harish (Harry) Pattni

    1994 Chairman

  • Nitin Shah

    1993 Chairman

  • Ravi Patel

    1992 Chairman

  • Hasmukh (HP) Rama

    1991 Chairman


Women Hoteliers Committee

Composed of ten Women AAHOA Members with equal representation from the Eastern and Western Divisions, the committee shall review proposals and make recommendations for Women Hoteliers initiatives across the nation. Additionally, work on any initiatives recommended by the Board of Directors and/or Women Hotelier Directors.

Committee Members
  • Purnima Patel

    Co-Chair/Voting Board Liaison

    Virginia Beach, VA

  • Tejal Patel

    Co-Chair/Voting Board Liaison

    League City, TX

  • Heena Patel

    Virginia Beach, VA

  • Hina Patel

    Glenville, CA

  • Kataki Patel

    Stone Mountain, GA

  • Mayuri Patel

    Moorestown, NJ

  • Nila Patel

    Miamisburg, OH

  • Reena Patel

    Los Angeles, CA

  • Cookie Desai

    Sherwood, AR

  • Milly Desai

    King City, CA

  • Nancy (Nayana) Patel

    Corpus Christi, TX

  • Nijal Suthar

    Kernville, CA

  • Olivia Story

    Team Liaison

    Atlanta, GA


Young Professional Hoteliers Committee

Composed of no more than ten Young Professional AAHOA Members not more than 35 years of age, this committee shall review proposals and make recommendations for Young Professional Hoteliers initiatives across the nation. Additionally, work on any initiatives recommended by the Board of Directors and/or Young Professional Hotelier Directors.

Committee Members
  • Dylan Patel

    Co-Chair/Voting Board Liaison

    Atlanta, GA

  • Tanmay Patel

    Co-Chair/Voting Board Liaison

    Dallas, TX

  • Rhea Patel

    Cincinnati, OH

  • Krishna Brucia

    Sarasota, FL

  • Keshav Patel

    Tampa, FL

  • Aaryan Patel

    Boston, MA

  • Viren Patel

    Decatur, AL

  • Maulik Pandya

    Irvine, CA

  • Viral Patel

    Ukiah, CA

  • Suraj Patel

    Dallas, TX

  • Shivani Patel

    Phoenix, AZ

  • Yash Patel

    Little Rock, AR

  • Rachel Stone

    Team Liaison

    Atlanta, GA