Jonathan Bogatay, CHA has over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Jonathan served as the Chief Executive Officer at The North Central Group from 1998 to 2022. From November 2022 to January 2023, Jonathan worked as a consultant at Innovation Hospitality Consulting Services, where they focused on developing strategies for sustainable success. In February 2023, he joined RAM Hotels as the President, leveraging his skills and experience to contribute to the Columbus, GA based company's growth strategy and operational success. In August of 2023, Bogatay joined Freeport, Maine’s Maine Course Hospitality Group where he currently serves as President, Jonathan Bogatay, CHA attended Christopher Newport University from 1982 to 1987, receiving a double major in Business Administration and Marketing. In 2017, he enrolled at Madison Area Technical College and completed studies in Hospitality Administration and Management in 2019 and currently serves as a guest lecturer in the School of Hospitality. Bogatay notes, “My faith, my family, and my vocation are the top priorities in my life. I firmly believe that every human being is born with a unique purpose, and I want to ensure that my purpose is one that creates a meaningful impact in the lives of those around me, both personally and professionally.”