Linda Hirneise is an independent hospitality professional. She spent 26 years at J.D. Power and Associates, serving as a Partner, Global Travel and Hospitality, from 1982 to 2008. During her tenure, J.D. Power and Associates was a McGraw-Hill Company. She is now retired from her role as Partner at J.D. Power and Associates.

Hirneise holds a Master of Art in Education and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business.