Craig Burkhardt Named RIHA Business Development Manager

Craig Burkhardt Appointed as RI Hospitality Association Business Development Manager

Cranston, RI – February 7, 2018 –The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) is proud to announce the appointment of Providence resident Craig Burkhardt as Business Development Manager. In his role, Burkhardt will oversee the Association’s new membership initiatives, as well as existing member relationships.

Burkhardt brings decades of sales and marketing experience to RIHA, working extensively in the field throughout his 20-year career. His expertise in connecting with people is the result of decades in the communications industry as an account executive for Citadel Communications/Cumulus Media and an account manager for Astro Telecommunications/3-G Broadcasting Company. Most recently, Burkhardt was a sales consultant for Penske Automotive Group.

“We are pleased to welcome Craig as our business development manager,” said Dale J. Venturini, President and CEO of RIHA. “His background, experience and knowledge of making meaningful connections with people will be an invaluable asset to our organization.”

About the RI Hospitality Association

With more than 750 foodservice and hospitality members in Rhode Island, the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) has been the voice of the hospitality industry in the state since 1982. For more information on the RIHA, please call (401) 223-1120, or write to: RI Hospitality Association, 94 Sabra Street, Cranston, RI. 02910, or visit www.rihospitality.org.