2025 Keynote Speaker


2025 Speakers

Jen Abernathy

Jen Abernathy

Development Executive
Tammy K. Billings

Tammy K. Billings

Strategic Technology Advisor
Nicole Blackman

Nicole Blackman

Head of Business Operations | PAR OPS
Christina Clarke

Christina Clarke

Career spanning Raising Cane’s, Wingstop, PepsiCo/ Frito Lay and Yum Brands
Denise Cox

Denise Cox

EVP of Customer | Olo

Cristal Craven

Cristal Craven

Director of Strategic Partnerships | SynergySuite
Alice Crowder

Alice Crowder

Chief Marketing Officer | Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Jennifer Dodd

Jennifer Dodd

CEO | Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Kelly Esten

Kelly Esten

Chief Marketing Officer | Toast
Lauren Fernandez

Lauren Fernandez

CEO and Founder | Full Course

Hillary Frei

Hillary Frei

CMO | Handel's Ice Cream
Srishti Handa

Srishti Handa

Sr. Director of Marketing | Dave’s Hot Chicken
Brooke Hluza

Brooke Hluza

VP of Sales, North America | Restaurant365
Amy Hom

Amy Hom

Chief Operating Officer | Barcelona Wine Bar
Camille Hymes

Camille Hymes

Chief Operating Officer | Smoothie King

Sara Kear

Sara Kear

Chief Marketing Officer | Condado Tacos
Dawn Keller

Dawn Keller

CMO | California Pizza Kitchen
Emily Keding

Emily Keding

Director, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity | Restaurant Technologies
Jenifer Kern

Jenifer Kern

CMO | Qu
Eleni Kouvatsos Gates

Eleni Kouvatsos Gates

Senior Director of Communications | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Jessica Kruebbe

Jessica Kruebbe

Freelance Marketer
Rhonda Levene

Rhonda Levene

CEO | Ziosk
Erin Levzow

Erin Levzow

Chief Marketing, Growth and Commercial Officer | Board Member | Strategic Advisor | Advocate
Stacey McCray

Stacey McCray

VP of Communications | Bojangles' Restaurants
Sheri Miksa

Sheri Miksa

5X CEO/Pres. (BIBIBOP, Boneheads, Mazzio's, Robeks, Rubio's)

Lyndsey Patel

Lyndsey Patel

Vice President of Restaurant Marketing | MOD Pizza
Caren Prince

Caren Prince

CFO | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Anne Pritz

Anne Pritz

CMO | Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay
Rachel Richal

Rachel Richal

Vice President of Training | Buffalo Wild Wings
Nichole Robillard

Nichole Robillard

Chief Marketing Officer | Red Lobster

Ashley Robinson

Ashley Robinson

Chief Strategist and Founder | The Seaker Group
Toni Ronayne

Toni Ronayne

Executive Career Spanning Perkins, Little Caesars, Freshii, and Teavana
Olivia Ross

Olivia Ross

Director of Growth & Digital Innovation | El Pollo Loco
Daniella Sardi

Daniella Sardi

Enterprise Director, Restaurants | SoundHound AI
Jennifer Ruppert

Jennifer Ruppert

Vice President of Marketing | Salad Collective

Jennifer Schuler

Jennifer Schuler

Chief Executive Officer | Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Liz Seelye

Liz Seelye

Founder & CEO | StarryEyed Strategy
Lauren Selman

Lauren Selman

VP of Operations | IFBTA
Caroline Skinner

Caroline Skinner

Chief Operating Officer | Tupelo Honey
Marita Swift

Marita Swift

VP of Strategic Growth | The Big Biscuit

Myisha Smith

Myisha Smith

Corporate Director of Training | Pacifica Hotels
Carin Stutz

Carin Stutz

Board Member and CEO
Catherine Tabor

Catherine Tabor

Founder & CEO | Sparkfly
Maia Tekle

Maia Tekle

Director of Development | Science on Call
Suzie Tsai

Suzie Tsai

CEO | Bonchon

Erin Walter

Erin Walter

CMO | Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Jackie Woodward

Jackie Woodward

Chief Growth Strategist | Brand.Culture.Grow
Julie Zucker

Julie Zucker

Chief Marketing Officer | Branded Hospitality

2025 Roundtables Moderated By

Jen Abernathy

Jen Abernathy

Development Executive
Anita Adams

Anita Adams

Chief Executive Officer | Black Bear Diner
Mindy Armstrong

Mindy Armstrong

VP, Menu Innovation | Ascent Hospitality
Tammy K. Billings

Tammy K. Billings

Strategic Technology Advisor
Brandy Blackwell

Brandy Blackwell

Interim Head of Marketing | &pizza

Tammy Calhoun

Tammy Calhoun

Vice President of Learning and New Restaurant Openings | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Christina Clarke

Christina Clarke

Career spanning Raising Cane’s, Wingstop, PepsiCo/ Frito Lay and Yum Brands
Cristal Craven

Cristal Craven

Director of Strategic Partnerships | SynergySuite
Kim DeCarolis

Kim DeCarolis

Strategy and Growth | Smalls Sliders
Christine Ferris

Christine Ferris

VP of Marketing | Pinstripes

Ginger Flesher-Sonnier

Ginger Flesher-Sonnier

Founder & CEO | Ginger Brands Hospitality Group
Natalie Green

Natalie Green

Chief Operating Officer | Nékter Juice Bar
Melissa Hariri

Melissa Hariri

Vice President, Communications | Dine Brands
Jen Hidinger-Kendrick

Jen Hidinger-Kendrick

Founder | Giving Kitchen
Bonnie Iavaroni

Bonnie Iavaroni

Chief Operating Officer | Turning Point Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Rhonda Levene

Rhonda Levene

CEO | Ziosk
Claudia Lezcano

Claudia Lezcano

CEO | Fuku
Christine Lorusso

Christine Lorusso

Vice President of Digital Marketing | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Lisa Marovec

Lisa Marovec

Senior Director of Marketing | CHART
Kelly McCutcheon

Kelly McCutcheon

Group Director of Training & Development | Whataburger Restaurants LLC.

Sheri Miksa

Sheri Miksa

5X CEO/Pres. (BIBIBOP, Boneheads, Mazzio's, Robeks, Rubio's)
Alexis Parra

Alexis Parra

Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer | Nékter Juice Bar
Lyndsey Patel

Lyndsey Patel

Vice President of Restaurant Marketing | MOD Pizza
Patricia Perry

Patricia Perry

Head of Development | Gala Capital Partners
Sue Petersen

Sue Petersen

Consultant (formerly Noodles & Company executive)

Mary Jane Riva

Mary Jane Riva

CEO | Pizza Factory
Maria Rivera

Maria Rivera

CEO | Smalls Sliders
Nichole Robillard

Nichole Robillard

Chief Marketing Officer | Red Lobster
Lauren Selman

Lauren Selman

VP of Operations | IFBTA
Shannan Siemens

Shannan Siemens

VP of Corporate and Internal Communications | Inspire Brands

Caroline Skinner

Caroline Skinner

Chief Operating Officer | Tupelo Honey
Jill Waite

Jill Waite

Chief People Officer | Portillo
Dr. Felicia White Ed.D

Dr. Felicia White Ed.D

President | Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers; Vice President, Learning and Leadership Development | Ascent Hospitality Management
Jackie Woodward

Jackie Woodward

Chief Growth Strategist | Brand.Culture.Grow
Julie Zucker

Julie Zucker

Chief Marketing Officer | Branded Hospitality



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