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 2026 Board of Directors |
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President: Marty Miles, CHA / CBFE, Chief Executive Officer Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees Serving Smiles, LLC / CasinoFABS / Orange Leaf First Vice President: Steve Kalbaugh, General Manager Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center Second Vice President: Willis Gandhi, President Texas Coast Hotels Treasurer: Claire Reiswerg, Owner / Manager Sergeant-At-Arms: Craig Corbell, Chief Entertainer CAC Entertainment
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Board Member (1): Jan Collier, Office Coordinator Board Member (2): Darryl Hill, General Manager The Grand Galvez Hotel Board Member (3): David Gwin, General Manager DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach Board Member (4): Eddie Timmons, General Manager Board Member (5): Kimberly Gaido Gaido's Seaside Inn Board Member (6): Liz Overton, General Manager Southern Sands Property Management Group Board Member (7): Brandon Compton, Attractions Manager Moody Gardens Attractions GEDP Representative: Joshua Owens, Executive Director Galveston Economic Development Partnership Port of Galveston Representative: Julio de Leon, Galveston Wharves Mobility Director Port of Galveston |