Manley of Stonebridge Companies joins American Hotel & Lodging Association’s board

Chris Manley, chief operating officer of Denver-based Stonebridge Companies, has been selected to join the board of directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The sole national association represents all segments of the U.S. lodging industry.

“It is truly an honor to be accepted to the AHLA Board of Directors,” said Manley. “AHLS is a critical advocate for the long-term sustainability of the hospitality industry, and I am humbled and grateful to contribute my expertise alongside the other experienced board members in order to represent or industry.

“I am pleased to welcome Chris to the AHLA Board and ad his voice to the incredible group of industry leaders that is guiding AHLA’s advocacy efforts and are excited to build on the tremendous successes of the past year and advance our agenda,” said Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of AHLA.

Manley is a 1989 graduate of Cherry Creek High School and was inducted into the Cherry Creek High School Hall of Fame about six years ago. Manley has also served on the board of directors of the Western Golf Association. He received his B.S. and M.P.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the chair of the board of trustees for Mullen High School, a Catholic, Lasallian college preparatory school in Denver. He is the son of Dick and Linda Manley of Centennial.