Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series
The Collins College of Hospitality Management presents the Fall 2023 Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series on Outdoor Hospitality. Hear from leaders in the Outdoor Hospitality industry share their experiences and insights into this exciting sector of hospitality!
Outdoor Hospitality is generally aimed at nature-based destinations such as national or state parks and mountain and beach areas and serves both the individual leisure and smaller group markets.
All events will take place in the Panda Express Classroom (79B-1230) during from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided and registration is required.
Intro to Outdoor Hospitality
LECTURERS:
Public Sector Outdoor Hospitality
Outdoor Hospitality Food & Beverage
Hybrid RV & Campground Resorts
Outdoor Hospitality Advising Services
Past Distinguished Lecturers
- 2022: Remi Cohen, Domaine Carneros Winery
- 2021: Mandy Shaw, Blaze Pizza
- 2019: Julia Stuart, Senior Hospitality Executive
- 2018: Chris Harrison, Marriott International
- 2018: Greg Patterson, Tribal Magic!
- 2017: Bryan Allred, Sysco Los Angeles
- 2015: Wing Lam, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
- 2012: George A. Kalogridis, Disneyland Resort; Mary Niven, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure; Kristi Breen, Disney Worldwide Services
- 2011: Barbara Hollkamp, Hilton Worldwide
- 2010: James A. Collins, Sizzler USA, Inc.
- 2009: Edwin D. "Ed" Fuller, Marriott International
- 2008: Jon L. Luther, Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
- 2007: Al Weiss, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
- 2006: Dan Cathy, Chick-fil-A
- 2006: Peggy Cherng, Ph.D., Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
- 2006: Ralph O. Brennan, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
- 2006: Joe Perdue, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- 2006: Brad Vassar, Southern Wine & Spirits of America
- 2005: Thomas W. LaTour, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
- 2004: Joseph P. Micatrotto, Buca, Inc.
- 2003: Stephen F. Bollenbach, Hilton Hotels Corp.
- 2002: Jackie Trujillo, Harman Management Corp.
- 2001: Andrew J.C. Cherng, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
- 1999: Martin A. Skylar, Walt Disney Imagineering
- 1999: Walter T. Klenz, Beringer Wine Estates
- 1997: Richard E. Marriott, Host Marriott Corp.
- 1995: Herman Cain, Godfather's Pizza, Inc.
- 1994: Julia Stewart, Taco Bell
- 1993: Kenneth Blanchard, Blanchard Training & Development, Inc.
- 1992: Robert I. Small, Fairmont Hotel Management Co.
- 1991: Dr. Donald E. Lundberg, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- 1990: James A. Collins, Sizzler USA, Inc.
- 1989: Richard N. Frank, Lawry’s Restaurants
History
The Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series was established in 1988 to enable respected industry professionals to spend a few days to several weeks teaching, lecturing, and interacting with students, faculty, and other professionals interested in the goals of The Collins College of Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
The objective of the Frank Lectureship Series is to augment the classroom experience of students within the college with close interaction with leaders from the hospitality industry and other related disciplines. This not only provides invaluable exposure for Cal Poly Pomona's hospitality management students but also enables leaders from industry to improve the quality of and assist in educating, new managers for the industry.
Richard N. Frank is a long-standing advocate and supporter of The Collins College. "Having been associated with the restaurant business in one form or another since childhood, it is quite natural that I should be vitally interested in the continuing development of future food service managers and executives," noted Mr. Frank when he generously donated a major grant to establish an endowment creating The Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series.