Lawrence M Fidel, IOM CAE - President & CEO
334-213-2526

Larry Fidel has over 20 years of Association Management experience, working with such organizations as the National Restaurant Association and the New Jersey Restaurant Association before coming to Alabama. He has also worked in the hospitality industry having worked with Quality Inns (Choice Hotels) as both a field rep and Manager of Franchise Services


Pamela Chieppa - Director Membership Services
334-244-1320

As the Director of Membership Services, Pamela is instrumental in recruiting new products and services for members of both ARA and AHA. She coordinates and conducts chapter meetings and chapter board meetings, maintains the website and database and produces various marketing material. Pamela has over 25 years combined experience in business management, sales and marketing. Formerly the Assistant to the President of The Comfort Group of Alabama, CAD Systems Administrator for Rehau Industries,  AP Manager and Government sales for GMS and  an Assistant Vice President / Internal Operations Coordinator for Dominion Federal Savings. 


Kirsten Squires - Web/E-Communications Support
334-244-1320

Kirsten's responsibilities include maintaining and developing the AHA/ARA websites, designing the e-newsletters each month, and working with the online database. She has a B.A. and M.A .from the University of Alabama, majoring in English and minoring in Communications. Prior to working with AHA, Kirsten worked in editing for an internet search engine company.


Jennifer Price - Director of Communications

Jennifer Price is our Director of Communications, she acts as a liaison between our local chapters and the state office. He main priority is assisting the local chapters  in organization and event management. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama where she majored in Public Relations, and she is currently working on her M.B.A. at AUM.  Before joining us Jennifer interned with the City of Prattville for the Special and Cultural events department.


Danielle Jones - Administrative Assistant