WESTFIELD, NJ, August 12, 2026 – The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART, chart.org) announced the election of its new Board of Directors at its 110th Hospitality Training Conference, held July 26-29, 2026 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, MA.
The Board will be led by CHART President Jennifer Belk White, Ed.D, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHT. Jen is the Vice President of Human Resources for General Hotels Corporation. It is her sixth year on the Board.
CHART Board members for the 2026 – 2027 year include:
James Frank, President-Elect
James is the Manager, Learning & Development for Dine Brands Global. It is his fourth year on the Board.
Anna Mason, CHT, Board Member, Conferences & Programming
Anna is the Director of Learning & Development for Edley’s Bar-B-Que. It is her first year on the Board.
Angelina Sabatini, CHT, Board Member, Conferences & Programming
Angelina is the Manager of Training for Live Nation Entertainment – Venue Nation. It is her first year on the Board.
Kim Evans, Board Member, Membership
Kim is the Director of Training for Hopdoddy Burger Bar. It is her second year on the Board.
Paul Miramontes, CHT, Board Member, Networking
Paul is the Senior Manager, Learning & Development for Galardi Group – Wienerschnitzel. It is his first year on the Board.
Audrey Benet, Board Member, Education Strategist
Audrey is the Director of Training for Checkers & Rally’s. It is her first year in this appointed Board position, and her second year on the Board.
The new board will carry out key strategies for CHART, including the development of educational programming for today’s hospitality trainers and their organizations, strengthening strategic industry partnerships and networking opportunities, expanding the reach of its Hospitality Training Competencies Certificate Program, and providing forward-thinking professional and personal development experiences for its members. The Board also oversees CHART’s semi-annual hospitality training conferences.
Bios and photos for CHART Board of Directors can be found at www.chart.org/about-chart/board-and-staff.html.
Contact: Lisa Marovec, lisa@chart.org
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CHART (chart.org), a non-profit professional association founded in 1970, is the leading resource for the development and advancement of hospitality training professionals and their organizations. With more than 650 members from more than 350 restaurant, foodservice, and lodging companies, CHART represents a workforce of more than three million. CHART includes all facets of hospitality training, learning, and performance professionals; from entry level to senior executive. CHART’s mission is to develop hospitality training professionals to improve performance through access to networks, education, and resources. Follow CHART on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram at @CHARTtrainers.