Study Group: Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council(?)

Chicke Fitzgerald is the Chief Executive Officer of the Solutionz Group, a consulting company specializing in travel industry which she formed in 1995. She is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LeisureLogix, a technology company providing game changing integrated trip planning, booking,...

Ken Heit is the Director of Sales of Worldwide Cruises, a subsidiary of American Express Travel specializing in the cruise industry. He oversees $30 million in annual cruise sales revenue and supervises 25 employees. Mr. Heit has more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry. As a result of...

Christopher Dane is the President of Affiliates Program at HRG of North America, one of the largest travel management companies in the world, where he has worked since June 2006. At HRG, he has launched and oversees the North American Affiliates Program that is designed to allow large regional travel...

William Sherlock has served as a member of the Nevada Gold and Casinos Board of Directors since October 2007. He's also a Board Manager at Foxwoods Development Company. Previously, he was President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort and Casino until January 2007. Foxwoods is the world’s largest casino with...

Mark Manuszewski is the President of GIC Management Services Corporation, a gaming consultancy firm, where he has served since 1991. Previously, he was Director of Puerto Rico - 7, a 7-11 franchise in Puerto Rico, from June 2007 to March 2008. Mr. Manuszewski has more than 30 years of experience in...

Ed Baim is the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of Baim Enterprises, a 11 unit McDonald's franchise headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ. Mr. Baim has been with the McDonald's system for more than 35 years. His stores are located in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and the Western Philadelphia suburbs. He was...

Martin Grossman is a member of the Career College Association and a consultant specializing in For-Profit Postsecondary Education. He was the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Investor Relations for ITT Educational Services, a company providing technical education services, until September of...

Jill Wlos is currently the Director of Marketing for BuyCruises.com, a large Internet cruise agency with the emphasis on customer service. She has more than 20 years of experience in the cruise industry including sales, marketing and operations. Ms. Wlos is currently working on a new branding program...