Dr. Lee Blecher
Professor, Hospitality Management
ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñState University, Long Beach
Dr. Lee Blecher is the founding and former director of the Hospitality Management Program and currently teaches in the department and supports program needs. He holds a B.A. from U.C. Santa Barbara, an M.S. from Oregon State University, an MBA from CSU Long Beach, and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Blecher actively participates in a variety of professional organizations and serves on industry and educational advisory boards. He serves on the Board of Directors for the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñHotel and Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation and is a member of the state-wide hospitality curriculum review group for the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñCommunity Colleges Academic Senate. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Blecher worked in food and beverage operations, including contract management services with ARAMARK.
Dr. Blecher has authored or co-authored a number of research publications and conference publications on topics related to hospitality operations and education.
