About Us

For Connecticut’s hospitality businesses who give this state its soul, CRHA is the community relentlessly fighting to amplify the voices, minimize the challenges, and celebrate the wins of an industry that deserves to be heard.

We exist to support, represent, and fight for Connecticut’s hospitality industry so the businesses that feed our economy, build our community, and define our state can focus on what they do best.

Our History

For more than 65 years, we’ve grown alongside Connecticut’s hospitality industry—from a small group of restaurant operators in 1961 to a statewide organization representing the businesses that make our communities thrive. Click below to learn more about our history.

Our History


Our Board of Directors

Our Board is made up of dedicated restaurant and hospitality leaders from across Connecticut who bring their experience, perspective, and passion to advancing our industry. Click below to learn more about our Board of Directors.

Our Board

Our Team

Our team works hard to ensure mission deliverables are met, association objectives are achieved, and that our members feel supported and informed each and every day. See below for more information about our CRHA team.

Our Team

  • Scott Dolch
    Scott Dolch
    President & CEO Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association
    President & CEO
  • Yvette M. Tavares
    Yvette M. Tavares
    Vice President of Sales & Operations Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association
    Vice President of Sales & Operations
  • Elizabeth Barry
    Elizabeth Barry
    Membership & Events Manager Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association
    Membership & Events Manager
  • Katie Gerber
    Katie Gerber
    Communications & Engagement Manager Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association
    Communications & Engagement Manager
  • Shannon Murphy
    Shannon Murphy
    Workforce Development Coordinator Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association
    Education Assistant
  • Sophia Andrade
    Sophia Andrade
    Operations Assistant Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association
    Operations Assistant