Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors is an advisory group of global sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality professionals who provide Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management’s leadership with input and counsel on the vitality and direction of the School from the perspective of industry professionals.

  • Arthur Ayres

    Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB)
    Vice President, Finance
  • Phil Castellano

    Liberty Property Trust
    Vice President
  • Evens Charles

    Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC
    Founder and Managing Principal
  • Prem Devadas

    Salamander Hotels & Resorts
    President
  • Jay H. Shah

    Hersha Hospitality Trust
    Chief Executive Officer
  • John J. Kroll

    Keating Hospitality KMS Development Partners
    President
  • Kathy Killian

    Philadelphia Phillies
    Vice President, Administration
  • Mireia Lizandra

    Lizandra Consulting
    Sports Consultant and College Instructor
  • Robert Mcclintock

    SMG
    COO and Senior Vice President of Convention Centers
  • Larry Miller

    Nike’s Jordan Brand
    Advisory Board Chairman
  • Brian Papson

    Philadelphia Eagles
    Vice President of Marketing
  • Lara Price

    Philadelphia 76ers
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mustafa Rashed

    Bellevue Strategies
    President and CEO
  • Jim Van Stone

    Monumental Sports & Entertainment
    President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer
  • Carol Watson

    Kimpton Hotel Palomar
    General Manager