David Bowman has been in the hospitality industry for 17 years, after formerly being a certified public accountant with an international accounting firm. David has enjoyed growing his experience and belonging to several hospitality associations. He is currently the president of the California Lodging Industry Association (CLIA). David earned his B.S. from Purdue University, Krannert School of Management and his M.B.A. from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.