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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2019
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MICHIGAN RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION NAMES AMANDA TOY AS
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is pleased to announce that Amanda Toy has joined the organization as Vice President of Operations and Membership. In her position, Toy will lead the membership and marketing/communications departments while managing association development with a focus on workplace culture, and internal operations.
We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Toy to our team at the MRLA,” said Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the MRLA. “Her significant experience and sterling reputation in both the hospitality and association worlds were a perfect fit for us and offer a real opportunity to demonstrate value, vision and voice to restaurants, hotels and resorts across the state.”
Prior to joining the MRLA, Toy held positions at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and Dearborn, the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit and the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“It is an exciting time to join the MRLA team with Michigan’s growing reputation as a vacation and culinary destination,” said Toy. “I am grateful to be part of this trailblazing organization; enhancing staff and member experience through my energizing leadership style and knowledge of the hotel and restaurant industry.”
Toy holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business. She resides in Lansing with her husband and five children and enjoys local parks, Michigan’s inland lakes and golf.
We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Toy to our team at the MRLA,” said Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the MRLA. “Her significant experience and sterling reputation in both the hospitality and association worlds were a perfect fit for us and offer a real opportunity to demonstrate value, vision and voice to restaurants, hotels and resorts across the state.”
Prior to joining the MRLA, Toy held positions at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and Dearborn, the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit and the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“It is an exciting time to join the MRLA team with Michigan’s growing reputation as a vacation and culinary destination,” said Toy. “I am grateful to be part of this trailblazing organization; enhancing staff and member experience through my energizing leadership style and knowledge of the hotel and restaurant industry.”
Toy holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business. She resides in Lansing with her husband and five children and enjoys local parks, Michigan’s inland lakes and golf.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
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