Within 2 years she encountered a WI law that prohibited any additions to an historic B&B – her home - which required her to surrender her B&B license in order to construct an addition to house an office. A few years later she became the Membership Coordinator and with the rapid growth of the membership, the association leaders identified the need for a director to manage the association Kris was hired in 1995. Upon immediately joining the new state B&B association, Kris volunteered to serve on the newly formed Standards Committee, charged with developing the inspection program. In 1987, Kris and Randy (spouse) opened the first B&B in Merrill (located in central Wisconsin) and they enjoyed innkeeping for 10 years. Kris’ record of developing and delivering opportunities and programs of value to association members is balanced with fiscal responsibility. Her membership in ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) and the Wisconsin affiliate provided education on association management best practices.
Working independently or with members, volunteers, committees, and a Board of Directors are association management essentials that Kris brings to ALP. Members look to ALP as the indispensable source of information year 'round on innkeeping/lodging trends, products, and services, which are conveniently delivered by e-publications and webinars. As the CEO of PAII since March 2015, she is delighted to now have the opportunity to choose the best of each association to build one awesome nation-wide organization! Previously, Kris spent 20 years as the Administrator of the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association (WBBA), Just as innkeepers strive to exceed guest expectations, it’s been her priority to deliver outstanding service to the association and personal attention to the members.ĪLP, with a membership of lodging professionals / innkeepers, future hospitality professionals, interim innkeepers, industry consultants and Allied (vendor) Partners, presents an annual Conference and MarketPlace, with the next event in Baltimore in 2021. The Association of Lodging Professionals is the new organization formed by the merger on Januof the Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) and the Association of Independent Hospitality Professionals (AIHP).
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