Poovin Pillay (CHA) is ELFA Regional Director VII.He was educated in Africa. Prior to moving to the USA, he owned a trucking business and hotels as investment properties. Once in the USA, he purchased and operated an independent motel. This sparked an incredible interest in the hospitality industry for him. Poovin then moved his business interests from Africa and invested in multiple properties here in the USA. He sees being part of ELFA as an excellent medium for resolving issues and conveying grievances at grass root levels with the franchisor. He is currently an active member of the Lions Club and AAHOA. He looks forward to working with owners of existing Econo Lodge properties and conveying their needs in a satisfactory manner to Choice.