WASHINGTON, D.C. The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AH&LF) has appointed Jeffrey Gerber to the newly created position of director of workforce development. Gerber, who is based in Orlando, will be responsible for developing and implementing programs that communicate career opportunities and expanding recruitment sources for the hotel industry. The position was created in conjunction with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Experience Lodging Initiative and supported by the current capital fundraiser, the New Century Fund Campaign.
Gerber has 20 years of experience in human resources, staffing, recruiting and both national and international operations and management. Previously, he was employed as a management consultant for staffing and human resources for Creative Management in Orlando. (4/12/01)