Brianna Robinson-Verloop is joining the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) as Sr. Director of Public Policy. She’ll advance members’ policy priorities, direct strategic advocacy efforts and lead the NASDA policy team in support of American agriculture. Robinson-Verloop brings more than 15 years of experience shaping policy. 

Jon Coley has been appointed Sr. Vice President and Head of Sales at Inn-Flow, an all-in-one back-office platform built for hotels. Coley brings more than 20 years of experience spanning new business sales, account management and fostering customer relationships. Most recently, he served as sr. vice president of sales at GoCanvas, where his leadership responsibilities included developing sales strategies and leading a series of partnership expansion efforts.

Ernesto Rivera has been named General Manager of Magnolia Hotel Omaha, a historic boutique hotel in Omaha’s Old Market District. Rivera first entered the hospitality industry in college as an airport greeter at the El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Prior to joining Magnolia Hotel Omaha, he served as director of operations of The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton and The Westin at The Woodlands.

Krista Paternostro Bower, CAE, is the new Executive Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Most recently, she was the CEO and Executive Director of the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates, where she led significant membership growth, revenue expansion, and organizational transformation. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Penn State.

Bruce Johnson as has joined The Abbey Resort as the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s General Manager. Most recently, Johnson served as the director of dining services and general manager for Sodexo in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Previously, he held various senior leadership positions with Great Wolf Lodge, Chula Vista Resort & Spa, and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark at Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Lake Geneva, where he oversaw operations.

Bo Counts has been promoted to Executive Chef of Swissôtel Chicago. Counts will oversee back-of-house culinary execution, menu innovation and kitchen staff management at its signature lounge, Amuse. He joined the property 11 years ago and previously served as Executive Sous Chef of Banquets and Senior Executive Sous Chef. 

Russell Davis has been named as the American Bankers Association’s Chief Member Engagement Officer. He’ll lead ABA’s Office of Member Engagement, ABA said Davis joined the association in 2022 and served as the EVP of Member Experience. Prior to joining ABA, Davis held senior leadership positions at Optum (formerly Advisory Board Company) for 12 years. Davis earned an MBA from Loyola College of Maryland.