Mike Cahill ’84

Mike Cahill ’84, CEO and Founder of HREC – Hospitality Real Estate Counselors and co-Founder of the Lodging Industry Investment Council (LIIC), shares what it means to him to be a Hotelie for Life®.

“Leaving the glorious cradle of Ithaca into the real world, we automatically join past and future generations of Statler Hall graduates and eagerly embark on building our individual lives. At that point, we learn to embrace the value of networking; seeking mentors to guide us and fellow Hotelies to support and grow with us. During this sojourn, we grapple with ‘the only constant in life is change’. As we age and grow, we learn to appreciate that Cornell Hotelies are always there for us, one of life’s few consistencies, as we change jobs, cities, and career paths. Regardless of whether you are 24 or 75, the Cornell Hotel School alumni network always greets you with open arms, immediate acceptance, and genuine care for your career and personal growth. Simply put: there is no superior, more passionate, and sincerely supportive collegiate alumni network outside being a ‘Hotelie for Life’. Cheers.”

Mike is pictured at the 2018 ICON & Innovator Dinner with Tim Hentschel ‘01, recipient of the 2018 Innovator of the Year Award, and rap artist Waka Flocka Flame.