About Us

The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association champions all facets of the Commonwealth’s hospitality and tourism industries. Our mission is to promote, protect, educate, and improve these industries.

Founded in 1937 as the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, the PRLA has grown into one of the largest state hospitality and tourism associations in the nation.

PRLA works closely with our national partners to ensure our members across all segments are represented.

Hospitality and tourism are significant drivers of Pennsylvania’s economy.

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Governance

The PRLA is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of 40 leaders from every segment of the industry. In addition, PRLA has six committees that set policies, develop new programs, and spearhead member engagement.

PRLA Statewide Committees

Alcohol Service Committee

The Alcohol Service Committee monitors all liquor code legislation affecting Pennsylvania licensees and formulates plans to support or oppose specific alcohol-related legislation.

2026 Chair: Susan Dale, Spinnerstown Hotel
2026 Vice-Chair: Aaron Zeamer, Russell, Krafft & Gruber LLP

Destination Marketing Organization Committee

Made up of DMO executives and CEOs, this committee helps shape PRLA’s legislative agenda as it relates to travel and tourism issues, as well as leads educational initiatives important to DMO professionals.

Education, Health & Safety Committee

The Education, Health, and Safety Committee plans programming for chapter and statewide events to provide PRLA members and their employees with professional development.

2026 Chair: TBD
2026 Vice Chair: TBD

Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee monitors proposed laws and regulations that relate to the Pennsylvania hospitality industry and small businesses.

2026 Chair: John Smucker, Coffee Co. Lancaster
2026 Co-Chair: Eric Noone, Frogtown Chophouse / Settlers

Lodging & Tourism Committee

The Lodging & Tourism Committee works to promote the hospitality industry as a vital economic force and great career choice.

2026 Chair: Jerad Bachar, Visit Pittsburgh
2026 Vice-Chair: Carl Kosko, The Inn & Spa at Intercourse Village

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee promotes member engagement and involvement, as well as works to identify new member benefit programs.

2026 Chair: T.J. Quinn, Kitchen Kettle Village
2026 Vice-Chair: TBD

Policy Committee

The Government Affairs, Alcohol Service, and Lodging & Tourism committees meet annually to set the Association’s Three-Year Legislative Plan, which prioritizes our advocacy agenda.