Robert Thrailkill ('82)
President
Thrailkill Consulting
Robert Thrailkill (’82) earned his bachelor’s degree in hotel administration from the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston.
He remains actively involved with his alma mater, serving on the Dean’s Advisory Board and the Executive Board of Eric’s Club. In 2021, the Hilton College Alumni Association honored Thrailkill with its Distinguished Alumni Award.
Thrailkill is also very actively involved in promoting the hospitality industry, as he serves on several executive boards, including Visit San Antonio, the San Antonio Area Tourism Council, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the San Antonio Centro Alliance Board. He is the former president of the San Antonio Hotel and Lodging Association, and in 2021, he was recognized with their Lifetime Achievement award. Thrailkill is also on the Texas Hotel Lodging Association Board of Directors.
His career has included stops in the large markets of New York City, Miami and New Orleans. Having served on the board of local CVBs, Thrailkill has experience in securing and successfully servicing city-wide conventions and major events.
Originally from San Antonio, Thrailkill is married and the father of six children.