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Bharat PatelPresidentBart Patel is one of the founders and organizers of San Gabriel Valley Hospitality Association in 2005. Bart is currently serving as the President. Bart grew up in the Hospitality Industry being a 2nd Generation Hotelier. Bart is a Business Leader and Investor for the past 20 years.
Bart’s civic involvement spans a multitude of experiences. Bart was elected to the El Monte City Council in 2011 to 2015 and served as a 2 time Mayor Pro-Tem. Bart has also served on various El Monte City Commissions from the Planning Commission, Veterans & Homeless Commission, Patriotic Commission and Code Enforcement Commission. Bart attended the University of California, Riverside(UCR) earning a BS in Business/Sociology Degree and went onto become a Certified Public Accountant. While Bart has many interests and passions, his Family comes first. Bart also enjoys fitness, eating healthy, reading, traveling and trekking. Bart has trekked with his friends to the Summits of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa and Everest Base Camp in Nepal just to name a few treks. Henry XieVice PresidentHenry Xie joined the SGVHA in 2007. After 10 years of being a member of this association and with his many years of Hotel operations, he realizes more and more the importance of groups like the SGVHA.
Henry is currently a board member of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. He is also currently the Vice President of the Greater Los Angeles Hotel, Motel Association. Henry enjoys travel and music. He hopes more people will join the SGVHA. Let work together, grow together, create a more prosperous community and business together. Sachin BhaktaTreasurerSachin Bhakta was elected to serve on the SGVHA Board for 2019. Sachin brings forth Youth and a Can Do Attitude along with Lodging and Business experiences to the board. One of Sachin’s goal as a board member is too engage Millennial Hoteliers to participate into the SGVHA membership family.
Sachin is a member of many lodging associations along with cultural organizations. Sachin has big dreams and goals for his career and life. Sachin earned a B.S. degree in Business. Sachin spends much of his time with his family and friends loves to go mountain trekking and travel the world. Manoj PatelSecretaryManoj Patel has served on the SGVHA Board for many years and he is one of its founders. Manoj is a second generation hotelier and has also been a prolific homebuilder in the San Gabriel Valley.
Manoj has served on the Duarte Planning Commission including other civic commissions and boards along with being a founder of the Duarte Chamber of Commerce. Manoj graduated with a B.S. in Business from University of Southern California(USC). Manoj takes pride in his family, enjoys a round of golf, hanging out with friends and smoking cigars. Yasmin BhaktaBoard MemberYasmin Bhakta has served on the SGVHA board for the last 10 years and has brought energy, ideas and diversity to the board. Yasmin is a 1st generation hotelier with a variety of business experiences.
Yasmin is a member of many lodging associations along with active memberships in cultural organizations with leadership positions. Yasmin earned a Master’s Degree from Florida International. Yasmin cherishes time spent with her family and one of her great passions is dancing and acting. Yasmin has starred in many cultural plays and stories. Pradeep PatelBoard MemberPradeep Patel has served on the SGVHA board for many years and has been a key leader in helping guide the new direction for SGVHA. Pradeep is an experienced hotelier and Business Owner along with being a savvy Real Estate Investor.
Pradeep has been active in various Lodging and cultural associations. Pradeep grew up in East Africa attaining his Business degree. Pradeep is a devoted family man and his second love is cricket. He is a cricket player and rabid fan and has been an instrumental leader for the Hollywood Cricket Team the last two decades. Deepak PatelBoard MemberDipak Patel was elected to serve on the SGVHA Board for 2019. Dipak brings forth a plethora of Lodging and Business experiences to the board. Dipak is considered a Thought Leader and often brings an energized point of view with key discussion points which is Thoughtful and Intelligent.
Dipak is a member of many lodging associations along with cultural organizations. Dipak earned his Masters Degree in Business and has put it to good use. Dipak spends much of his free time with his family and has a love of sports for all Los Angeles Teams. Sam PatelBoard MemberSam Patel was elected to serve on the SGVHA Board for 2019. Sam brings forth a profusion of Lodging and Business experiences to the board. Sam brings an experienced point of view with Thoughtfulness and Acumen.
Sam is a member of many lodging associations along with cultural organizations. Sam was elected on the Blythe City Council from 2009 to 2013 and was an instrumental leader in the Blythe Chamber of Commerce as well. Sam earned his Masters Degree in engineering his logic is always on display. Sam is semi retired spends much of his free time with his lovely wife and loves to travel, attend festivals loves to watch sports. |
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Smit ShahExecutive DirectorSmit Shah was appointed as an Executive Director of San Gabriel Valley Hospitality Association in March 2018. Smit is young Entrepreneur borned in India. Smit presents the New ideas and Technological Upgradations to the board and helps the board executing the Vision.
Smit is actively involved in the Hospitality Business. He is the founder of a Media Production House and has served as PR Manager for Different Non-Profit Organizations. Smit pursued his Bachelors in Pharmacy and preparing for his masters in Business Degree. Smit treasures time spent with family & friends and he is passionate about filmmaking. |
