Galveston Hotel & Lodging Association

The Galveston Hotel & Lodging Association is a non-profit organization representing over 100 members, comprising general managers, hotel owners, and suppliers that service the Galveston Island hospitality industry.

GHLA represents the lodging community at local, state, and national levels, providing updates on issues affecting our industry. In addition, the Association works with Visit Galveston and the Park Board of Trustees to promote Galveston as a destination.

The Association’s objectives include providing a forum for education and networking opportunities through quarterly membership meetings, educational seminars, and special events. GHLA educates future hospitality employees through its mentoring activities with the Ball High School Hospitality Club, as well as offers scholarship programs for Hospitality Club students and member employees.

GHLA 2025 Board of Directors

President: Marty Miles, CHA / CBFE
Serving Smiles, LLC / CasinoFABS / Orange Leaf

First Vice President: OPEN

Open

Second Vice President: Willis Gandhi, President

Texas Coast Hotels

Treasurer: Claire Reiswerg, Owner / Manager
Sand 'N Sea Properties

Sergeant-At-Arms: Steve Kalbaugh, General Manager
Moody Gardens Hotel & Conference Center

Secretary: Richard See, III, Regional Director / Room Operations
The San Luis Resort, Conference Center & Spa

Board Member (1): Jan Collier, Office Coordinator
TRA-Galveston / Vargas Postoffice Group / Rudy & Paco's / Vargas Cut & Catch

Board Member (2): Darryl Hill, General Manager

The Grand Galvez Hotel

Board Member (3): Craig Corbell, Chief Entertainer

CAC Entertainment

Board Member (4): Eddie Timmons, General Manager
The Tremont Hotel

Board Member (5): Kinberly Gaido

Gaido's Seaside Inn

GEDP Representative: Joshua Owens, Executive Director

Galveston Economic Development Partnership