Meet Our Team
With over 65 years of combined experience, your Arkansas Hospitality Industry team works to promote the second largest industry in the state of Arkansas by providing education, advocacy and promote the reputation for it's members and the entire state of Arkansas.
Montine McNulty
CEO
Montine McNulty has served as CEO of the Arkansas Hospitality Association, the voice of the state’s restaurant, lodging and tourism industry, since 1996. Montine is known as a strong advocate for the industry in Arkansas and nationwide, she served on the board of directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, and president of both the International Society of Hotel Associations and the Council of State Restaurant Association Executives.
An Arkansas native who now lives in Little Rock with her husband Jack, Montine has served on the Arkansas Parks, Heritage & Tourism Commission for more than three decades and has been named as one of the top 150 most influential businesspeople in the state by Arkansas Business Publishing. Montine was also inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame and was presented the Lawson Odie Award by the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
Ronda Warneke
Director of Finance
Susie Cowan
Director of Membership Development and Communications
Susie has been in the hospitality and tourism industry for seven years. At the AHA, she specializes in keeping our members connected and up to date with all the latest information and trends in the hospitality industry. Susie oversees the coordination of the Hot Springs Chapter and works with the team to plan many of the major events during the year.
Montine McNulty
CEO
Montine McNulty has served as CEO of the Arkansas Hospitality Association, the voice of the state’s restaurant, lodging and tourism industry, since 1996. Montine is known as a strong advocate for the industry in Arkansas and nationwide, she served on the board of directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, and president of both the International Society of Hotel Associations and the Council of State Restaurant Association Executives.
An Arkansas native who now lives in Little Rock with her husband Jack, Montine has served on the Arkansas Parks, Heritage & Tourism Commission for more than three decades and has been named as one of the top 150 most influential businesspeople in the state by Arkansas Business Publishing. Montine was also inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame and was presented the Lawson Odie Award by the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
Ronda Warneke
Director of Finance
Susie Cowan
Director of Membership Development and Communications
Susie has been in the hospitality and tourism industry for seven years. At the AHA, she specializes in keeping our members connected and up to date with all the latest information and trends in the hospitality industry. Susie oversees the coordination of the Hot Springs Chapter and works with the team to plan many of the major events during the year.