Lance Hornecker, CMP, CMM, is now First Hospitality’s Managing Director – Global Sales. Hornecker brings more than 25 years of sales experience in the hospitality sector. Hornecker was president of the MPI Georgia Chapter and held volunteer roles with SITE Southeast. He holds a degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Hornecker is a former faculty member for continuing education programs at the University of Georgia.

Marc Solis has joined the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center (FCEC) as its executive director. VenuWorks made the announcement. He’ll oversee the Fresno Convention Center, Saroyan Theatre, Selland Arena and Valdez Hall. Solis has more than 25 years of executive experience in the public assembly facilities industry. Recently, Solis was president & CEO of Bert Ogden Arena and H-E-B Park in Edinburg, Texas. He’s active with IAVM.

Tiffany Eck, CMP, has been promoted to Director of Destination Services and Events at Visit Denver. She has been with the bureau for more than 20 years and was associate director, destination services. She founded Visit Denver’s “Green Team.” Visit Denver became the first DMO to achieve Platinum Level certification from the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards. She’s an active member of the Event Services Professional Association.

Erika Shugart, PhD, has been named CEO of the American Physiological Society, effective March 9. Shugart is a trained biologist and STEM advocate. Shugart brings more than two decades of leadership experience from across scientific societies and nonprofits. Recently, she served as CEO of the National Science Teaching Association and the American Society for Cell Biology. Shugart earned her PhD in biology from the University of Virginia.

Robert Boyd has been appointed General Manager of Kimpton Everly Hollywood. He has more than 20 years of experience in the luxury and lifestyle sector. He served as general manager of the Hotel Greystone in Miami Beach. He also served as the opening general manager for The Brant in Nantucket. He’s worked at Chateau Marmont, Terranea Resort, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, and various Canyon Ranch destinations.

Mike Romano has been appointed CEO of the NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, effective March 15. Romano currently is Executive Vice President of NTCA, where he oversees public policy, government affairs and business development. Before NTCA, Romano was of counsel with Bingham McCutchen, LLP (now Morgan Lewis), served as the vice president and general counsel at GTT Communications, and held a variety of positions with America Online.

Joe Trumfio has been promoted to Concord Hospitality’s Sr. Vice President of Investment Operations, Compliance and Reporting—a newly created role that reflects the hospitality company’s expanding focus on investor relations and compliance oversight. Trumfio will continue to lead investor engagement across affiliated hotels, oversee loan compliance management and income tax compliance, and assume responsibility for development accounting and risk. He has been with Concord Hospitality since 1997.