Tom Whelan

Tom Whelan is an experienced hospitality professional with a career spanning several decades, currently serving as the General Manager at StepStone Hospitality since January 2008. Whelan also holds the position of General Manager at OLS Hotels and Resorts since 1997, overseeing a luxury 4 Diamond Hotel with 132 guest rooms and a team of 65 associates. Additional leadership roles include Chairman of the Board at the Burbank Hospitality Association since 2012 and multiple directorships with various organizations from 1994 to 1996. Whelan's extensive background includes managing large convention and resort hotels, performing promotional and administrative tasks, and facilitating grand openings and renovations. Whelan earned a Bachelor's degree in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management from Florida International University.