SCRLA Welcomes Three

New Hires

Victoria Tobin, Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association

The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association recently announced that Victoria Tobin will serve as its new Executive Director. Victoria holds an established career in management, staff recruitment and training, human resources, and benefits administration. After finishing her three-year role as president of the Greater Nashville Apartment Association, she has recently moved to Myrtle Beach.

As Executive Director, Victoria serves as the primary point of contact for the Myrtle Beach area by providing direction and leadership toward achieving MHABA's mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Chris Patel, SCRLA Membership Services Manager

Chris Patel grew up in Sumter, SC and serves as the Membership Services Manger for the SCRLA. After graduating high school, he jumped into the family business of Subway restaurants. Chris oversaw and ran all operations from the ground up for six locations in the Sumter area and has more than 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry.

At the SCRLA, Chris is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with all the Association's members.

Chris loves to spend time with his wife, two daugthers, and friends on the weekends, and also loves sports.

Mason Haselden, SCRLA Communications Manager

Mason Haselden is a Charleston native, recently hired as our commmunications manager. He is a Visual Communications graduate of the University of South Caorlina, whose experience stems from past work in the design, marketing, and health care industries.

His responsibilities include desigining SCRLA's content on digital and print mediums and developing their communications strategies.

Outside of work, Mason enjoys hiking, practicing photography, playing the drums, and spending time with family and friends.