The California Hotel & Lodging Association is a membership organization that is directed through the dedication and commitment of its volunteer leadership and seasoned staff. Together, this leadership guides the association’s mission to the benefit of both the members and the entire industry.



CHLA Immediate Past Chair
Bijal Patel, CHA
CEO and Principal Partner
Coast Redwood Hospitality


Government + Legal Relations Committee Chair
Javier Cano
Vice President & Market General Manager

Hospitality Foundation Chair
Michael Pace
General Manager















Michelle Millar, PhD
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Associate Professor, Hospitality Management, School of Management










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