The Smart Move: Reducing Friction Across Hotel Operations

Jason Kaminski is the Corporate Food & Beverage Manager at American Liberty Hospitality, where he leads portfolio-wide strategy and on-property execution across a diverse portfolio of hotels. A true industry veteran, Jason’s career began at age 16 in the kitchen; since then, he has navigated every facet of the business, from back-of-house to front-of-house leadership.

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Jason holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, providing him with a high-level strategic framework that complements his deep operational roots. He has been a driving force in modernizing operational infrastructure and launching proprietary F&B brands, always balancing innovation with the practical realities of staffing, operations, and consistency. Driven by a passion for human-centric technology, Jason identifies innovative ways to provide guests with instant gratification while preserving the essential “human touch” that defines the people-first culture at American Liberty Hospitality

Christine Lising is a hospitality technology leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful guest experiences and measurable business results. As Director of Solutions Engineering, Americas at Shiji, Christine partners closely with sales, product, and executive teams to shape go-to-market strategies, guide product innovation, and ensure technology solutions align with real operational needs.

Throughout her career, Christine has combined deep hospitality operations knowledge with sales excellence and solutions engineering expertise. Known for her engaging, practical approach, Christine brings a customer-first mindset to every conversation—bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Her passion lies in helping hospitality teams leverage technology to deliver exceptional guest experiences while achieving sustainable business outcomes.