2025 Board of Directors
The New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association is led by our Board of Directors. Composed of restaurateurs and hoteliers leading NJ's hospitality industry, and vendor partners, The Board drives decisions, focus points of prioritization, and represents the collective voice of our members.
Executive Board
Chairman
Denise Beckson | Morey's Piers
Vice Chair
Anthony Bucco | Landmark Hospitality
Treasurer
Michael Perro | PJW Restaurant Group
Immediate Past Chair
Bob Wagner | Braddock's Tavern/Ott's
Board of Directors
Scott Alia | Ecolab
Mayur Chheda | Infinity Hotel Group
Jeanne Cretella| Landmark Hospitality
Tim Delaney | Delaney Restaurant Realty
Ryan Dorchak | Cloverleaf Tavern
Dale Florio | Princeton Public Affairs Group *NJRHA Lobbyist/Consultant
Michael Frodella | Rockaway River Country Club
Robert Gilbert | Citrin Cooperman
Spiro Hadiyerou | Colonial Diner
Marilou Halvorsen | American Hotel & Lodging Association
Chris Holland | New Century Benefits
Craig Kunisch | Mahwah Bar & Grill and Allendale Bar & Grill
Matt Passero | Skopos Hospitality Group
Dave Mendez | Law Coffee
Mark Metzger | Opici Family Distributing
Lou Meyer | Briad Group
Jack Morrison | JM Group
Rob O'Connor | Delaware Valley Purchasing Group
Bhavesh Patel | ADM Hotels
Mahendra (MZ) Patel | MHO Hotels
Steve Sanders | Sea Breeze Syrups
Michael Serchia | Villa Restaurant Group
Joshua Suggs | Delta's Restaurant
Cory Wingerter | Tiger's Tale/Princeton InnKeepers
Brent Pohlman | Mandelbaum Barrett PC *NJRHA Consultant