Meet Our Team
Katie Beck
Chief Executive Officer
Little Rock, AR (October 28, 2021) –Katie Beck has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA). As the voice of the hospitality industry including restaurants, lodging, and travel and tourism businesses, Beck will represent the industry before the Arkansas General Assembly, Congressional delegation, and government agencies. She will assist and support the AHA member businesses to help build the future of the hospitality industry in Arkansas.
Ronda Warneke, IOM
Chief Financial Officer
Before joining our team as the Director of Finance in 2015, Ronda spent 15 years in non-profit development. In addition to all things finance, her role at AHA encompasses the statewide education ServSafe certification initiative as well as coordination of the Central Arkansas Membership Chapter meetings and events.
Aisha Rodgers, Administrative Support
Lauren Anderson
Director of Membership
With a wealth of development, project management and event planning experience in her tool-kit, Lauren's focus is on membership recruitment and retention. As a small business owner who values building lasting client relationships, she is a great fit for the AHA team in service to our membership.
Chief Executive Officer
Little Rock, AR (October 28, 2021) –Katie Beck has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA). As the voice of the hospitality industry including restaurants, lodging, and travel and tourism businesses, Beck will represent the industry before the Arkansas General Assembly, Congressional delegation, and government agencies. She will assist and support the AHA member businesses to help build the future of the hospitality industry in Arkansas.
Ronda Warneke, IOM
Chief Financial Officer
Before joining our team as the Director of Finance in 2015, Ronda spent 15 years in non-profit development. In addition to all things finance, her role at AHA encompasses the statewide education ServSafe certification initiative as well as coordination of the Central Arkansas Membership Chapter meetings and events.
Aisha Rodgers, Administrative Support
Lauren Anderson
Director of Membership
With a wealth of development, project management and event planning experience in her tool-kit, Lauren's focus is on membership recruitment and retention. As a small business owner who values building lasting client relationships, she is a great fit for the AHA team in service to our membership.