Vicki seeks opportunities to broaden her knowledge to grow personally and to mentor others. She never turns down the chance to learn something new. As a creative and critical thinker, she enjoys new challenges and opportunities.
As a successful revenue manager, she has worked with multiple brands and independently operated hotels. She has been on several community boards, and currently the President of the Oregon Chapter of HSMAI.
When she is not working, she is a very passionate supporter of the Portland Trail Blazers and the Portland Thorns. She shares her office with three rescue dogs; Cooper, Rhys, and Charlotte. She also thinks she is very funny.
Eileen Anne White, CHME has worked in the Hospitality Industry for more than three decades and has been a member of HSMAI since 1997. From her home office, in The Dalles, Eileen administers HSMAI Oregon Chapter. She is also the Market Manager for The Dalles Farmers' Market, as well as supporting the wider Tourism community of of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
When she's not working, she can be seen helping her husband on their 7 acres, with everything from irrigation to chasing sheep.
Jenny loves a challenge and finds hotel sales just that. The ever changing platform and new technologies being introduced on a regular basis make it never a dull day.
As much as she loves a hands-on approach to sales, she also loves to share her years of experience with others. This is what makes her perfect for BRMS and being able to assist hotels in a variety of areas.In her spare time, she enjoys spending it with her 9 and 13-year-old daughters. Thanks to BRMS’s work-life balance, she has plenty of time to enjoy watching both of her girls play their favorite sports. She is also a regular at both of her daughter’s schools and gives back by volunteering on a regular basis. Just recently Jenny has started her adventure and is now co-owner in a venture called Chair & Sash. This gives her the opportunity to tap into her creative side and still work in an industry that she loves!
Savanna Kearney is local to Vancouver, WA with over 16 years of experience in hotel operations; ranging in scope from housekeeping and front desk to working behind the scenes to provide reservation distribution technology to hundreds of properties across North America. She currently is the Director of Customer Success for CoHo Res and CoHo Services, a company based proudly in the Pacific Northwest. By joining the HSMAI Board of Directors, she is excited to become more involved in the local hospitality community.
When her time isn’t spent working, she is a mom of triplets, enjoys spending time with her family, and getting lost in a good book.
Niklas Enquist is the Corporate Director of Revenue Management for Oxford Hotel Collection. He has over 10 years of revenue management experience, and cut his teeth in operations with Starwood Hotels and Resorts. A graduate of The School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University, Nik brings a wide range of experience across the major markets of the Pacific Northwest.
This is his first foray into HSMAI, and he looks forward to building a bright future for the chapter.
Justin Taillon is Professor and Department Head for Hospitality & Tourism Management at Highline College in Seattle, WA, and Faculty at Central Washington University. He serves industry as an Executive Board member of HFTP, Chaired of HITEC (2018-2021), is Vice President of Destination Des Moines, is a Board Member for the Waskowitz and Environmental Leadership School, and leads numerous industry projects and grants such as those for Starbucks, Seatac Airport’s Airport University, RESTART, Fireside Bistro Café, PLI (Papua Learning Institute), and more. Justin previously or is currently serving as a Board Member with HSMAI, PCMA, MPI, HFTP, and CHRIE.
Prior to joining Highline College he was a lecturer at Texas A&M University and Assistant Professor or Practice at the University of Guelph (Toronto). Justin has conducted research or presented globally on all continents except for Antarctica. Finally, he has authored more than sixty articles including 23 in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Brian McClary is the Regional Director of Revenue Strategy and Special Projects for CoHo Services. He has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including guest services, housekeeping, front office, revenue management, room operations, and Hotel Manager.
He holds a B.S. from Northern Arizona University, a Certificate in Hotel Revenue Management from Cornell University, a CHRM from the Educational Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Association, and a Certificate in Digital Marketing Strategies from Portland State University. He is a long time member of HSMAI and has served as the past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office.
Monica Pea, CMP has a 20 year background in hotel sales and operations she has held positions ranging from room attendant to director of sales and marketing.
In her current position as sales manager for the Oregon Convention Center she works closely Travel Portland to secure national conventions for the city. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and being a dance mom!
Liz started in hospitality as a Front Desk Agent, quickly being promoted to Assistant Front Office Manager. During her four years at the front desk, she greatly appreciated line-level agents and how revenue management tactics can significantly impact day-to-day operations. Liz spent a year as an Accounts Receivable Clerk, learning how revenue strategies affect the bottom line. In her two years as a Revenue Manager, Liz has created procedures and best practices that have taken properties to the next level in optimized revenue. She is one of those people that is very excited about math and a new spreadsheet that shows need and opportunity! Liz’s most outstanding qualities lie in her constant craving for competition, analytics, and troubleshooting.
Outside of work, Liz enjoys all things Pacific Northwest, including trips to Timothy Lake, lunch at the food carts, or spending hours at records stores looking for old vinyl. She spends much of her time at thrift stores and garage sales, hunting for all things vintage and antique. Liz’s greatest goal would be to see all the National Parks in the United States. Liz has three cats, Henry, Lucy, and Winston, but she swears she is not a crazy cat lady!