Oregon Lodging Association (OLA) has merged with the Oregon Restaurant Association to create the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA). Under the new organization, former OLA staff will continue to serve the hospitality industry but in a different capacity. We are still available to answer your questions and assist you in getting the information and resources you need. Contact us Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 503.783.2797. For general inquiries, email info@oregonlodging.com and we'll respond appropriately. Thank you.


Jeff Hampton - Executive Vice President, ORLA

Jeff is responsible for overseeing membership and member services, local advocacy efforts, regulatory agency relations and managing human resource functions for the organization. Prior to serving as President/CEO of Oregon Lodging Association, Jeff was the policy and research manager at Travel Oregon. Hampton also worked for the Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) advancing through several positions that culminated in directing regulatory agency relations for the association. During his tenure with ORA, Hampton also directed membership sales and operations for both ORA and OLA.

Favorite Oregon vacation spot: Oregon Coast. "It's humbling to stand at the edge of something so vast."


Lori Little - Communications Manager, ORLA

Lori is primarily responsible for creating and managing communications to promote the organization, the brand, its products and the industry. This includes all electronic media, website content, media relations and branding efforts. Lori also manages the database that feeds Travel Oregon's online lodging guide, Places to Stay, and the print version, the Official Visitor's Guide. Prior to serving as Marketing & Communications Director for the Oregon Lodging Association, Lori spent close to ten years with the Oregon Restaurant Association, serving in various capacities, most recently as training operations manager for the Education Foundation.

Favorite Oregon vacation spot: Central Oregon. "Having grown up in Black Butte, I have fond memories of those high desert summers - I can't get enough of the sunny weather."

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Stephanie Bremner - Business Development, ORLA

Stephanie is primarily responsible for business development including selling advertising and sponsorships for the association as well as outside print and media contracts for the association's Creative Center. Prior to ORLA, Stephanie served as Business Development Manager for the Oregon Lodging Association. Stephanie has over 13 years of experience working for hotels and CVB's, including three in the tradeshow industry.

Favorite Oregon vacation spot: Diamond Lake. "Lots of great activities year-round with beautiful scenery - and of course, great fishing."


Jennifer Starr - Membership Services Coordinator, ORLA

As Member Services Manager, Jennifer is primarily responsible for managing the relationships with endorsed service providers of the organization, working with members to ensure benefits and programs are meeting the needs of our members and serving as representative of the Eastern Oregon region. Prior to ORLA, Jennifer managed accounts payable and the database for the Oregon Lodging Association in addition to coordinating special events including golf tournaments, seminars and board meetings.


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