PROFESSOR RESEARCHER AUTHOR CONSULTANT
Committed to Excellence in Hospitality Leadership and Education
About Dr. Frye
A Dedicated Hospitality Educator
Dr. William D. Frye is a university professor who has been educating students, training hospitality professionals, conducting research, and consulting with the lodging, restaurant, and club industry for more than 20 years. He recently served as a Visiting Associate Professor in the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management at James Madison University.
He possesses the following degrees and certifications:
- Ph.D. Man Environment Relations (Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management) - The Pennsylvania State University
- Master of Hospitality Management - Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston
- B.A. Political Science - University of Massachusetts Boston
- A.A.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management - Newbury College
- Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
- Certified Hotel Owner (CHO) - Asian American Hotel Owners Association (Long-term Trainer)
- Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (Certified Trainer)
- Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) - Health Communications, Inc. (Certified Trainer)
- Certificate, Penn State Course for Excellence in College Teaching - Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, The Pennsylvania State University
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Dr. Frye has been recognized for his excellence in education and commitment to the hospitality industry with the following lifetime achievement awards:
2017 Rich Reagan Club Manager of the Year Award from the New York State Club Management Association of America
2015 Anthony G. Marshall Award from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
2012 Raphael Kavanaugh Champion of Education Award from the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
Testimonials
Hear testimonials from current students and alumni about the effectiveness of Dr. Frye's educational philosophy and efforts.