Herbert Noll

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.

Wyndham International, Inc. owned and operated hotels. It provided hospitality, lodging and boarding services through its proprietary lodging brands and a management services division.. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Johnson & Wales University provides hands-on training programs and an 'upside down' curriculum that gives students experience early on with their chosen career (students take courses in their major during the first year). At the end of two years of study, students earn an associates degree and the opportunity to go on to earn a bachelor's degree

Noble Investment Group LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1993 by Mitesh B. Shah. Noble Investment Group LLC is headquartered in Atlanta.