Dennis Blyshak

Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a nonprofit association that serves as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. Established in 1952, HFTP is headquartered in Texas, USA, with offices in other locations. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities, and conferences and events. It produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. HFTP also oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). The HFTP Foundation, the newly-established philanthropic arm of HFTP, assists in securing nonprofit funding for hospitality and travel industry-related research. HFTP has 61 local chapters throughout the world, enabling hospitality financial and technology professionals the chance to network and share solutions.

Benchmark Hospitality International Inc. engages in the design, management and marketing of hotels, resorts, conference centers and golf clubs. The company was founded by Humberto Cabañas in 1980 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.

Amegy Bank NA offers banking products and services. It specializes in small business banking; treasury management and investment services for companies, small businesses, private financial management and trust services for families and individuals. The firm also offers retail and mortgage banking services, payables and receivables solutions, and risk and wealth management services. The company was founded by Ernest H. Cockrell in 1990 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of Doubletree Hotel Dallas /Private Group/, Doubletree Hotel Dallas owns and operates a hotel. The company is based in Dallas, TX. Doubletree Hotel Dallas was acquired by Doubletree Hotel Dallas /Private Group/ on August 22, 2006.

Benchmark Hospitality, Inc. owns and operates hotels. The company's portfolio includes Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Turtle Bay Resort and Del Lago Resort. It also operates conference centers for corporations such as Sun Microsystems. The company was founded by Humbert Caba?as in 1980 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.