Affiliated Hospitality Faculty
Program Coordinator
John Salazar, PhD, CHE is the Coordinator of the University of Georgia Hospitality and Food Industry Management Major and an Associate Professor. Prior to this appointment he was a Professor in the Department of Hospitality Management at the University of South Carolina Beaufort and Director of the University’s Lowcountry and Resort Islands Tourism Institute. He has also been a hospitality management faculty member and tourism research director for the University of Tennessee and held faculty positions at Southern Illinois University and University of South Alabama. He earned his PhD from Auburn University, MS from University of South Alabama, and BS from Northeastern University.
Angie Im, PH.D. is an Assistant Professor in the HFIM department and teaches HFIM 3150 & 3210. Originally from South Korea, Yeon Sook (Angie) Im obtained her doctoral degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Missouri. Additionally, she holds an MBA degree with a focus on marketing and human resources management from the University of British Columbia in Canada, as well as a bachelor's degree from Chonnam National University in South Korea. She has several years of working experience in various areas, both in the public and private sectors.
Leta Salazar, MS is a Lecturer of Hospitality and Food Industry Management. She earned a BS degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and MS degree from Auburn University. She has been an award-winning General Manager with Marriott Hotels and Resorts as the corporate wide recipient of associate opinion satisfaction, revenue management, hotel cleanliness, and guest satisfaction awards.
Daniel Remar, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Food Industry Management. He earned his PhD in Hospitality Management from University of South Carolina, Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy from Boston University, and Bachelor of Science in Communications from Boston University. Prior to his appointment at University of Georgia he was an Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management within the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at University of New Hampshire. Dr. Remar’s teaching emphasis is on Food and Service Management, Restaurant Operations and Food Production Management, and International Food, Beverage and Culture. His research focus is on restaurant consumer demands, attitudes, and pricing strategies, with an emphasis on local and sustainable food.
Neville Bhada is the founder and CEO of Tourism Skills Group / NYB Consulting, a growing organization that focuses on the strategic planning, research and marketing needs of the travel and tourism community, association and educational industries. Mr. Bhada serves on the board of the Atlanta Metro Travel Association and is the current president. He taught for several years within the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality at Georgia State University teaching hospitality, events and tourism as an adjunct professor to both undergraduate and Masters students. He possesses a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in international business and a master's degree from Clemson University in travel and tourism.