Jen Abernathy is a dynamic development executive with nearly 20 years of experience in the retail and restaurant sectors. Most recently at Firehouse Subs, she led an international team to drive hundreds of new units into the US and Canadian […]
Jen Abernathy is a dynamic development executive with nearly 20 years of experience in the retail and restaurant sectors. Most recently at Firehouse Subs, she led an international team to drive hundreds of new units into the US and Canadian […]
Anita Adams assumed the Chief Executive Officer role at Black Bear Diner in January 2020. She joined the company in March 2017 as the Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to President in March 2019. Anita has more than 28 […]
Mindy Armstrong has been a thought leader in the foodservice industry for nearly two decades. Her experience covers a broad range, including process, platform, and product development, consumer insight, and culinary innovation and leadership across many service styles. Today, Mindy […]
Tammy has an undergraduate degree in Marketing and an MBA with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. She has primarily worked with start-ups, several of whom were acquired during her tenure. After having served as the Marketing Director who opened L.A. LIVE […]
Brandy Blackwell actively serves as Senior Marketing Director of Another Broken Egg Cafe, an upscale breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain that specializes in Southern-inspired dishes and hand-crafted cocktails, and the winner of the 2020 FSR Breakout Brand of the Year. […]
Tammy Calhoun manages educational and developmental initiatives for all levels of operations and oversees Firebirds’ new restaurant opening process. Since 2019 she has also served on the board of directors for the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers (CHART), focusing […]
Christina Clarke has held pivotal marketing and leadership roles with well-known and beloved restaurant and CPG organizations. Most recently, Christina was with Raising Cane’s as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for marketing strategy, insights, creative, media, social, digital, public relations, e-commerce, […]
Cristal Craven joined SynergySuite in 2022, bringing more than 25 years of experience in hospitality at the operator and vendor levels. As Director of Strategic Partnerships, Cristal uses her expertise in restaurant technology to build alliances across partners in ways […]
Kim DeCarolis is a driven professional with a diverse background in the restaurant industry and expertise in marketing and finance. Having spent 14 years in the restaurant space, Kim has gained valuable experience and a deep understanding of the industry. […]
Christine Ferris is the Director of Marketing for True Food Kitchen, a chef-driven upscale restaurant brand with 43 locations across 17 states nationwide. Christine’s 10+ years in the restaurant and hospitality industry has given her a wide range of experience […]