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Philip Lovas
Commerce (joined: Aug. 6, 2018)
Deputy Assistant Secretary and Executive Director, National Travel and Tourism Office | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via American Hotel and Lodging Association:
Phil Lovas is Deputy Assistant Secretary for the National Travel and Tourism Office in Industry and Analysis. Prior to his arrival at Commerce, Lovas was appointed Regional Advocate for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy in Region 9 covering Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada. While there, he worked with small business owners and proponents advocating against overly burdensome federal rules and regulations. Mr. Lovas was previously appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives 2012-2016. During his tenure in the legislature, he chaired the Rules and Insurance committees and served on the Health, Education, Transportation, Government, and Children and Family Affairs committees. Outside the legislature, Phil worked in the hotel business for nearly 15 years as a franchise developer.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Lovas Holdings co-owner
- Red Lion Hotels Corp RVP, Franchise Development
- State of Arizona State Representative
Former Compensation Sources
- Lovas Holdings real estate
- Red Lion Hotels Corp. franchise development
- State of Arizona state legislator
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| State of Arizona | $24,000 | |
| Lovas Holdings (real estate investment) | $9,500 |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| bank account | $250,001 - $500,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Real Estate (Scottsdale, AZ) | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| red lion common stock | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovasco LLC (fundraising) | salary, bonus, consulting fees | ||
| Lovas Holdings (value not readily ascertainable) (Income from property no longer held.) | Rent or Royalties | $5,001 - $15,000 | |
| DFA Short Duration Real Return Port INST | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| DFA Emerging MKtS Core EQTY PORT INSTL | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| DFA INTL Core EQTY PORT INSTL | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| DFA INTL Real Estate Securities Port Instl | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| DFA US CORE EQTY 2 PORT INSTL | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| DFA Real Estate Securities Port Instl | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| DFA Targeted Credit Port Inst | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Vanguard Short Term Bond Index Fund Admiral SHRS | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Vanguard Interm Term Investment Grade AdmiralShare | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
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