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Kenneth Ryan revealed as chair as ISPA announces newly-elected board officers
POSTED 29 Jun 2025 . BY Helen Andrews
Kenneth Ryan, ISPA's new chair, was the former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott before becoming chief longevity officer for The Estate Credit: Ryan Wellness Consulting
Kenneth Ryan is chief longevity officer for The Estate
Charlotte Prescott is now vice chair of ISPA and Taylor Fields is secretary/treasurer
All three leaders will begin their terms immediately, serving through the 2026 ISPA Conference between 30 March and 2 April
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including Kenneth Ryan as chair.

Ryan is chief longevity officer for The Estate and has served on ISPA’s executive committee and as a director since 2022.

He will be joined in his one-year term as chair by vice chair Charlotte Prescott and secretary/treasurer Taylor Fields.

Prescott is director of spa at Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Hotel in Miami, Florida. She previously served as secretary/treasurer and has been a director since 2022.

Fields is the corporate director of spa, wellness and retail at PCH Hotels and Resorts – based in Birmingham, Alabama. Fields joined the ISPA board in 2023.

All three leaders will begin their terms immediately, serving through the 2026 ISPA Conference from 30 March and 2 April, at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in Nevada, US.

Lynne McNees, ISPA president, said, “We’re pleased to welcome ISPA’s newly elected officers, whose leadership and expertise will help guide our continued success. Their vision and commitment as outstanding volunteer leaders signal a promising path forward.”

Former chair, Kelleye Martin, will transition into the role of ISPA immediate past chair. She has served on the ISPA board since 2018 and is also spa director at Trellis Spa, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa.

Serving alongside these leaders are the following directors:

Christian Davies (Mii amo/Enchantment Resort),
CG Funk (Funk Consulting),
Kelly Gasspari-Fleming (The Waldorf Astoria Chicago Spa and Health Club),
Jennifer Holzworth (Montage International),
Brisa Huezo (Noble House Hotels and Resorts),
Ella Kent (ISPA foundation vice chair, Sea Island Resort),
Delia McLinden (FarmHouse Fresh),
Terry Prager (Wildsmith Skin),
Todd Shaw (ISPA foundation chair, Fountain Life),
Jessica Shea (Hilton),
Jessica Timberlake (Jessica L Timberlake Consulting),
Jessica Wadley (Oakworks, Inc)
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The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will be hosted by Rocco Forte hotel, Verdura Resort in Sicily, Italy.
Feisal Jaffer becomes chief development officer for Capella Hotel Group
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps up its global expansion of both its Capella and Patina brands.
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Kenneth Ryan revealed as chair as ISPA announces newly-elected board officers
POSTED 29 Jun 2025 . BY Helen Andrews
Kenneth Ryan, ISPA's new chair, was the former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott before becoming chief longevity officer for The Estate Credit: Ryan Wellness Consulting
Kenneth Ryan is chief longevity officer for The Estate
Charlotte Prescott is now vice chair of ISPA and Taylor Fields is secretary/treasurer
All three leaders will begin their terms immediately, serving through the 2026 ISPA Conference between 30 March and 2 April
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including Kenneth Ryan as chair.

Ryan is chief longevity officer for The Estate and has served on ISPA’s executive committee and as a director since 2022.

He will be joined in his one-year term as chair by vice chair Charlotte Prescott and secretary/treasurer Taylor Fields.

Prescott is director of spa at Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Hotel in Miami, Florida. She previously served as secretary/treasurer and has been a director since 2022.

Fields is the corporate director of spa, wellness and retail at PCH Hotels and Resorts – based in Birmingham, Alabama. Fields joined the ISPA board in 2023.

All three leaders will begin their terms immediately, serving through the 2026 ISPA Conference from 30 March and 2 April, at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in Nevada, US.

Lynne McNees, ISPA president, said, “We’re pleased to welcome ISPA’s newly elected officers, whose leadership and expertise will help guide our continued success. Their vision and commitment as outstanding volunteer leaders signal a promising path forward.”

Former chair, Kelleye Martin, will transition into the role of ISPA immediate past chair. She has served on the ISPA board since 2018 and is also spa director at Trellis Spa, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa.

Serving alongside these leaders are the following directors:

Christian Davies (Mii amo/Enchantment Resort),
CG Funk (Funk Consulting),
Kelly Gasspari-Fleming (The Waldorf Astoria Chicago Spa and Health Club),
Jennifer Holzworth (Montage International),
Brisa Huezo (Noble House Hotels and Resorts),
Ella Kent (ISPA foundation vice chair, Sea Island Resort),
Delia McLinden (FarmHouse Fresh),
Terry Prager (Wildsmith Skin),
Todd Shaw (ISPA foundation chair, Fountain Life),
Jessica Shea (Hilton),
Jessica Timberlake (Jessica L Timberlake Consulting),
Jessica Wadley (Oakworks, Inc)
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Luxury resort coming to Hunter Valley will have longevity spa
Private hotel owner and developer HVL Hotels will open a new luxury resort and tourism destination called Laval Hunter Valley in the second half of 2027 in Pokolbin, Australia.
Rocco Forte’s Verdura Resort to host wellness festival Alma near emerging Blue Zone in Sicily
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will be hosted by Rocco Forte hotel, Verdura Resort in Sicily, Italy.
Feisal Jaffer becomes chief development officer for Capella Hotel Group
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps up its global expansion of both its Capella and Patina brands.
Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91.
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