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7 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Shailan Vadgama <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. Shailan Vadgama <br /> Name Called: Sam <br /> Home Address: 214 W. Rosemary St. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27516 <br /> Phone: 919-969-2800 <br /> Email: shailan.vadgama@marriott.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2017 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: Asian American <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Triangle Area Hotel & Motel Association, Board member Asian American Hotel Owners <br /> Association, member <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> Served on the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau from 2017 to 2021 <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I am a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry as an operator and investor working closely with <br /> local and national associations/businesses/institutions to promote travel and tourism. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I've worked very closely and collaboratively with other hotel partners in the area including the <br /> Carolina Inn, the Siena Hotel and the Atma Group as well as other institutions to help promote <br /> tourism in Orange County. My goal is to continue to work closely with the town and other <br /> partners to help promote tourism in Orange County. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I have lived and worked in many parts of the world including Europe and Africa and possess very <br /> diverse experiences. Furthermore, I have worked for multiple brands notably Marriott, Hilton and <br /> Choice Hotels. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />