COMMITTEES
Committee Rosters
Awards and Recognition
KOAHA strives to recognize achievement in our organization and industry. This committee administers the nomination process and recommends award recipients to the board.
Bylaws and Governance
This committee is charged with routinely reviewing all of KOAHA’s governing documents. This committee also considers proposed changes to these documents and provides guidance to the board on potential changes.
Mr. Tony Lee
Mr. I.S Kim
Mr. Michael Oh
Mr. M. Lee
Ms. E. Lee
Mr. Y. Im
Mr. Y. Chung
Mr. I. Chung
Mr. P. Jin
Mr. J. Choi
Convention and Meetings
Composed of a cross-section of KOAHA membership, this committee serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas on the annual convention, regional meetings, and other KOAHA events.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Education and Professional Development
This committee develops ideas for timely and relevant education and professional development programs for KOAHA members.
Finance and Audit
This committee reviews monthly financial statements and helps to develop the association’s annual budget.
VICTOR KIM
TREASURY
Franchise and Industry Relations (F.A.I.R.)
This committee provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on franchise-related issues and the hospitality industry.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Governmental Affairs (Legislative)
This committee reviews and makes recommendations on KOAHA PAC activity to the board. It also provides feedback on KOAHA’s legislative priorities.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Independent Hotelier (S.I.G.)
This group makes recommendations to the board on how to increase the engagement of independent hoteliers in KOAHA and make membership even more valuable to this audience.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Membership
This committee makes recommendations to the board on ways to increase membership and the value of membership.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Public Relations and Communication
This committee provides feedback to the board on KOAHA’s communications programs.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Revenue Generation
This committee serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas on how to ensure the
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Sponsorship
This committee evaluates requests made for KOAHA to sponsor local events and activities.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Strategic Planning
This committee is a venue for focused discussion, feedback, and recommendations for the strategic direction of KOAHA.
Tony J. Lee
President
Eun Lee
Vice President
Chris Myong
Secretary
Victor Kim
Controller
Women Hotelier (S.I.G.)
This group makes recommendations to the board on how to increase the engagement of women hoteliers in KOAHA and make membership even more valuable to this audience.
Eun Lee
Vice President
Young Professional Hotelier (S.I.G.)
This group makes recommendations to the board on how to increase the engagement of young professional hotelier in KOAHA and make membership even more valuable to this audience.
Past Chairmen Council
Composed of long-time KOAHA leaders, these committee members know KOAHA’s institutional history. Its members actively participate in the Strategic Planning, Bylaws & Governance, and Finance & Audit Committees.
Tony Lee
2017-2018
Howard Park
2016-2017 Chairman
Charles Jung
2014-2015
S. Chae
2009-2013 Chairman