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
    Team Liaison (Non-Voting)
  • 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
    Team Liaison (Non-Voting)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    Team Liaison
  • 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
    Glennville GA
  • 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
    Atlanta, GA
    Team Liaison
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
    Atlanta, GA
    Team Liaison
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