President and CEO, North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

Raleigh, NC
Joined August 2009
Everyone who commits a crime should be held accountable, and violent criminals who are here illegally should be deported. However, ICE has a proven track record of arresting, detaining, and abusing American citizens, and the overwhelming majority of people ICE has detained have no criminal record. Meanwhile, last year dozens of people died while in ICE custody. The planned ICE detention center in Winton is not state-owned, and I did not approve this transaction. Like many other North Carolinians, I do not want it in our state. ICE and Border Patrol have not earned our trust.
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Honored to be recognized for my service to @NCRLA and the hospitality industry in a floor speech at the US House of Representatives by @RepTimMooreNC. #HotelsOnTheHill @AHLA
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What an honor to be recognized today by @AHLA. Throughout my career I have been inspired by the resilience, passion, and creativity of those who fuel our hospitality industry. You have been my inspiration.
Congratulations to Lynn Minges, president & CEO of @NCRLA, on receiving the Lodging Legacy Award at #HotelsOnTheHill 2025! 🏆 Lynn will soon be retiring. As @AHLACEO Rosanna Maietta said, “Lynn has shaped policy, strengthened industry infrastructure, and elevated hospitality as a key pillar for North Carolina’s economy.” Congratulations, Lynn, and thank you!
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Congrats to Ted Fowler. What an incredible leader and inspiration.
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Those affected by #HurricaneHelene and #HurricaneMilton, access recovery tools like the Association’s disaster guide, @fema aid, low-interest @SBAgov loans, and support from @MercyChefs, @NCRLA's NC Hospitality Workers Relief, & @WCKitchen: bit.ly/484Vt76
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I love this!
You all know where I stand on my @ChickfilA order (though it was more controversial than I thought it'd be), a singular chicken sandwich with NO pickles and a sweet tea. Well, after 6 months of campaigning, I'm proud of my Signature Member status at my favorite drive-thru and looking forward to at least 16 chicken sandwiches on these points! #TeamBallard #NCGOP #LtGov
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No departure in sight for @AmtrakPiedmont. Had to shift to a flightand thank god for my wonderful wife for taking me to @RDUAirport. If I was forced to wait for @Amtrak no idea when I would have gotten to CLT. Unfortunate, but predictable useless @NCDOT train experience. #ncpol
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So proud of you and all you do to support your constituents—especially small businesses.
Following much prayer and conversations with my family, I’m thrilled to announce that we are running for re-election to continue serving the people of District 12 in the #NCGA House. #ncpol Join our team at ChrisHumphreyNC.com
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Excitement is building as we await 600 guests at the SOLDOUT @NCChefShowdown.
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To correct this article, a prepared meals tax would tax mostly residents of the city/county (NOT visitors). Visitors to the coliseum and Tanger facilities are from out of town.
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Lynn Minges retweeted
See ya in a week y’all #OIB
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Great two days in DC with colleagues from across the country. It’s important!
NCRLA Delegates and CEO @lynnminges are off to a busy start at the @RestaurantsACT #PAFC23 on Capitol Hill meeting with @SenThomTillis, @RepRichHudson, and Congresswoman @virginiafoxxto discuss issues directly impacting NC restaurant owners and operators #ncpol
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Thank you @NC_Governor for helping to cheer on these amazing young culinary stars preparing for careers in the NC foodservice industry.
We’ve got some talented young chefs! Yesterday, Gov. Cooper spoke at the NC ProStart Invitational in Durham to recognize students getting hands-on experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries while they're still in high school. Photos: NCRLA
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It’s always a great day to be at the OBX. Especially true when spending time talking business and economic development with Chris Chung with @NCPED, ⁦@Andye123⁩ with ⁦@NCRMA⁩ and ⁦@GSalamido⁩ with ⁦@NCChamber⁩
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Outstanding lineup of speakers and lively discussion at The Forum. Thank you @AHLA and @ChipAHLA for your leadership.
The room was packed with stars today at THE FORUM: An @AHLA Experience. The hotel industry’s top executives and thought leaders gathered at @InterConDCWharf to discuss some of our most important opportunities and challenges.
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A very good reason to give thanks! 169 restaurants across the US have been waiting for this for so long.
RRF UPDATE: the @SBAgov announced the release of $83 million dollars in unobligated #RRF grants to 169 operators with pending applications. Get the details and read our statement: bit.ly/3EBoFUL
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Loved spending time with @AColeGRCC and her incredible team and members @raleighchamber today. Real #leaders appreciate and respect the people and relationships that keep them pointed toward #excellence.
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