2023 Speakers

Chad Corrigan joined Black Bear Diner in May 2021 as the Vice President of Franchise Sales & Development, where he spearheads the company’s franchise growth. Mr. Corrigan is a proven leader in the restaurant industry and has over 15 years […]

Jeremy Edmonds is the Vice President of People and Culture for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. His love for people and the employee experience led him to his career in human resources. Jeremy’s passion for culture and relentless pursuit to provide […]

Kelli Ferrell may be tiny in stature but she is a multifaceted serial entrepreneur and a powerhouse in business that includes the kitchen and beyond. Growing up cooking with her Nana in Maryland, Ferrell is proud to bring family recipes […]

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 […]

Tom Finn is a veteran restaurant executive with over 35 years in various development and operations roles for major international brands including Carvel, Pepsi, Taco Bell and Dunkin’ Brands. In his final position at Dunkin’, Tom managed a global business […]

Ginger Flesher-Sonnier: Pioneering Visionary in Experiential Hospitality Ginger Flesher-Sonnier stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership within the dynamic landscape of the food and beverage industry. As the founder and CEO of the acclaimed experiential hospitality group, The Ginger […]

Tom is T2D’s creator in the boardroom. He started his career practicing law in New York, handling large civil litigation, mergers, acquisitions, and real estate matters. After actively practicing law for 15-plus years, Tom transitioned to explore social impact business […]

As CEO of FB Society, Jack Gibbons is an integral leader of a dynamic group of industry professionals that create, incubate and grow innovative hospitality brands across the country. Jack brings unmatched creative energy and operational expertise to build cutting-edge […]

Andrew Glantz is the Founder & CEO of GiftAMeal, a cause-marketing platform for restaurants that has provided over 2 million meals to those in need through its novel “food for photos” concept. For each photo shared through GiftAMeal, a meal […]

Greg is a results-driven restaurant executive with extensive senior leadership experience. He founded Heritage Restaurant Brands in 2016 and has taken its Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch brand from seven to 31 units with plans to grow unit counts 35 percent […]