STHM’s Executive in Residence series is designed to enhance the academic excellence of the school through exposure to the experiences of accomplished business executives. Personalized discussions with executives from the sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries improves students’ transition from classroom to industry. The exchange proves to be rewarding for both the student audience and the visiting professional.
The programming and schedule of each event is custom to the professional visiting.
Moderators are identified and selected with the visiting executive. The moderators facilitate the discussion and provide parallel insight to the discussion. These visits can also include a meeting with the deans of the school, a meet and greet with faculty, staff and select students and a post-event reception.
The Executive in Residence series is just one of the many incredible opportunities that give students a platform for networking and gaining industry knowledge that benefits them as they embark on their chosen career path.
Previous Executives in Residence
| Name | Title | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Tilger | Executive Vice President and COO | The Philadelphia Flyers | March 29, 2018 |
| Joe Heller, STHM ‘05 | Vice President of Marketing | The Philadelphia Flyers | March 29, 2018 |
| Tyronne Stoudemire | Vice President of Global Diversity & Inclusion | Hyatt Worldwide | February 13, 2018 |
| Donna Keren | Senior Vice President of Research & Analysis | NYC & Company | October 12, 2017 |
| Julie Coker Graham | President and CEO | Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau | September 28, 2017 |
| Jon Duncan | Vice President of Enforcement | NCAA | April 13, 2017 |
| Bill Siegel | Founder & CEO | Longwoods International | March 29, 2017 |
| Larry Miller | President | Jordan Brand | March 22, 2017 |
| Roger Dow | President and Chief Executive Officer | US Travel Association | February 7, 2017 |
| Brian Selander | Executive Vice President/Offensive Coordinator | Whistle Sports | November 29, 2016 |
| Dan Gallagher | Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth Initiatives | Comcast Spectacor | March 29, 2016 |
| Sheila Johnson | Founder and CEO | Salamander Hotels & Resorts | March 16, 2016 |
| Ron Jaworski | NFL Analyst, Majority Owner; Owner | Philadelphia Soul; Ron Jaworski Golf | November 18, 2015 |
| Salvador Mendoza | Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion | NBCUniversal | October 2, 2015 |
| Nick Sakiewicz | CEO and Operating Partner | Philadelphia Union | March 19th, 2015 |
| Geoff Ballotti | President and Chief Executive Officer | Wyndham Hotel Group | February 24th, 2015 |
| Mark Shafer | Senior Vice President of Revenue & Profit Management | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts | February 16th, 2015 |
| Chris Gheysens | President & CEO | Wawa | October 29th, 2014 |
| Patricia Lee | Sr. Vice President of Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer | Wyndham Worldwide | October 9th, 2014 |
| Pat Kraft Collegiate Athletics Executive Panel | Deputy Athletic Director | Temple University | April 14th, 2014 |
| Vince Nicastro Collegiate Athletics Executive Panel | Athletic Director | Villanova University | April 14th, 2014 |
| Renie Shields Collegiate Athletics Executive Panel | Associate Athletic Director & Senior Women’s Administrator | Saint Joseph’s University | April 14th, 2014 |
| Lorenz Hassenstein Facility Management Industry Executive Panel | General Manager | Pennsylvania Convention Center | April 2nd, 2014 |
| Michael Hill Facility Management Industry Executive Panel | Managing Director | Synterra Partners | April 2nd, 2014 |
| Bob McClintock Facility Management Industry Executive Panel | COO of Convention Center Division | SMG | April 2nd, 2014 |
| Kirk Kinsell | President | The Americas InterContinental Hotels Group | January 9th, 2014 April 2nd, 2014 |
| Mark Piazza Madison Square Garden Company Executive Panel | Senior VP Sports Team Operations | Madison Square Garden Company | November 19th, 2013 |
| Ron Skotarczak Madison Square Garden Company Executive Panel | Executive VP Marketing Partnerships | Madison Square Garden Company | November 19th, 2013 |
| Wynn Resorts Five Star Service Forum | Wynn Resorts | October 3, 2013 | |
| Gamal Aziz | President & COO | Wynn Resorts Development | October 2, 2013 |
| Steve Rudnitsky | President & CEO | Dolce Hotels and Resorts | April 3, 2013 |
| Harry Carpenter | President & COO | ARAMARK | March 22nd, 2013 |
| Michael Stiles | Senior Vice President, Administration & Operations | Philadelphia Phillies | February 21, 2013 |
| Jim Smith | Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer | The Atlanta Falcons | October 26, 2012 |
| Bill Fortier | Senior Vice President, Development | Americas Hilton Worldwide | October 18th, 2012 |
| Jose Garces | Owner and Executive Chef | Garces Group | September 11, 2012 |
| Adam Aron | CEO & Co-Owner | Philadelphia 76ers | Spring 2012 |
| Bill Giles | Chairman | Philadelphia Phillies | Spring 2012 |
| Steve Joyce | President & CEO | Choice Hotels International | Spring 2012 |
| Joe McInerney Hotel and Lodging Executive Panel | President & Chief Officer | American Hotel & Lodging Association | November 9th, 2011 |
| Len Vermillion Hotel and Lodging Executive Panel | Editor | Lodging Magazine | November 9th, 2011 |
| Mark Lomanno | Chief Strategy Officer | STR Global | October 28th, 2011 |
| Jill Pepper | Executive Director | TEAM Coalition | October 5th, 2011 |
| AJ Nanayakkar | Founder & Interim Vice-President | Global Abilities | September 15th, 2011 |
| Michael Rosenzweig | President and Chief Executive Officer | National Museum of American Jewish History | September 14th, 2011 |
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