In 1996, the Hospitality Educators Association of Texas (HEAT) was formed to further professionalism for secondary educators who are teaching hospitality and tourism programs in the state of Texas.

HEAT is governed by a 21 member board of directors, consisting of high school and college hospitality educators and industry professionals.

HEAT 2008 Officers

Top Row: Secretary Treasurer – Charles Duit – Lamar University
Front Row: Past President – Dea Haynie – Aldine ISD, 2 nd VP – Kara Palmero – Cy Fair ISD, President – Deborah Hawkins- HEB ISD, 1 st VP – Debbie Wieland – Leander ISD

2008 Board of Directors

Officers
President – Deborah Hawkins- HEB ISD
1 st VP – Debbie Wieland – Leander ISD
2 nd VP – Kara Palmero – Cy Fair ISD
Sec/Treas – Charles Duit – Lamar University
Past President – Dea Haynie – Aldine ISD

Directors
Educator-At-Large – Dan Reinhard – Allen ISD
Educator-Austin – Dayle Hickman – Del Valley ISD
Educator-Houston –Susie Weinberg – Magnolia ISD
Educator-San Antonio – Carol Hausler – San Antonio ISD
Educator-D/FW – Sandy Thomas – Dallas ISD
TH&LA – Paul Schultz – VP Hotel Operations, Landry’s Restaurants inc.
Hotel – Garvin O’Neil – General Manager, Moody Gardens
TRA – Cathy Cace – Johnny Case’s Seafood and Steak House
Restaurant – Tamara Ledyard - Management Recruiter, Pappas Restaurants
TCA – Will Thornton – St. Phillips College
Post Secondary – Brian Hay – Austin Community College
Post Secondary – Arthur James – North Lake College
Post Secondary – Mary Kunz – St. Phillips College
Industry-At-Large – Theresa Amaya - Regional Training Consultant, Wyndham Hotel Group
Industry-At-Large – Vickie Edgar – Travel Educate
Industry-At-Large – GlennRierson – Ace Mart
Industry-At-Large – Doug Horn – Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Houston
Retired Educator – Michalyn Ordeneaux – Pearland ISD
TRA Ex Officio – Yvonne Loya
TH&LA Ex Officio – Scott Joslove