IHLA Salutes Marc Gordon
Join us to wish him happy retirement!
Monday, November 12, 2018 | 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Hilton Chicago | Grand Ballroom
720 S Michigan Ave | Chicago, IL 60605
Marc J. Gordon Scholarship Fund:
Education has always been important to Marc as he was on the faculty at Michigan State University and worked for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation as well as the American Hotel & Motel Association Educational Institute. In lieu of a retirement gift, it is fitting that Marc would appreciate your support as a scholarship is being created in his honor to assist the next generation of hoteliers. Please consider contributing to the Marc J. Gordon Scholarship Fund to support deserving Illinois college students pursuing Hospitality Management degrees throughout the country.
For questions & additional information, please contact:
Jennifer Chase | IHLA Managing Director, Events
312-346-3135 x222 | [email protected]
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Marc J. Gordon, CHA, FMP, joined the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association in 1997, as President & CEO. Under his leadership, the Association, which has represented the lodging industry in Illinois for over 100 years, has grown significantly in annual revenues, financial reserves, and number of programs offered to members.
Mr. Gordon, who has more than 44 years of management experience in the hospitality industry, previously served as senior director for the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Prior to joining The Educational Foundation, Mr. Gordon achieved significant revenue growth for the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association. He also taught full-time at the School of Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Management at Michigan State University. Prior to joining the faculty of MSU, Mr. Gordon was employed by Holiday Inns, Inc. for five years. Mr. Gordon began his hotel management career in 1973 with Westin Hotels at the Continental Plaza Hotel in Chicago.
