Liz Seelye is a go-for-broke globetrotter and brand wayfinder who creates and activates brands big (Stanley 1913, Starbucks, Cinnabon, Chick-fil-A) and small (The Post, Pancho & Lefty’s, Legacy Pie Co., Bonfire Burrito), including a few of her own (StarryEyed Strategy, […]
Monte Silva started in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher when he was 15 years old. He spent the next 15 years working as a prep cook, line cook, Busser, server, and bartender. After that, Monte spent over 20 years […]
Great food and great people have been the hallmark of Caroline Skinner’s career. A passionate champion of high-growth, employee-centric workplaces, Caroline serves as Chief Operating Officer of Tupelo Honey Hospitality Corporation. She joined the company as part of the initial […]
Shauna Smith is the CEO of Savory Fund. Savory invests in emerging and profitable food and beverage brands looking for rapid scale. Savory consists of a team of food and beverage experts with decades of experience who exist to create value […]
Barb grew up in Baltimore and spent much of her childhood in a Chinese restaurant. It was there that she developed a love for food as well as the frantic energy and deep hospitality that restaurants generate. She has an […]
Jeff Sturgis is Chief Development Officer for Another Broken Egg Cafe, leading all restaurant development functions including franchising, real estate, design and construction for both company and franchise units. Jeff is an accomplished, experienced and strategic senior franchising executive. His […]
Chris Sutton is the Sr. Director of Training & Ops Services for Another Broken Egg Cafe and has been with the growing brand for 5 years. Chris leads the companywide (corporate and franchise) training, development & new cafe openings, ensuring […]
Robert Sweers stands as a beacon of excellence and leadership in the hospitality and entertainment industry. With over 25 years of extensive experience, Robert currently serves as the Executive Vice President of The Ginger Brands, where he oversees the operations […]
Joseph Szala serves as Managing Director for Vigor, a PMG company. In his 20+ years of experience, he has led the charge in developing hundreds of restaurant concepts from quick to full service, and everything in between. He’s the host […]
Raymond “Ray” Tremblay is the Corporate Beverage Director for Boston-based COJE Management Group and a fixture on the national cocktail scene. He joined the COJE team in 2021, working closely with Managing Partner Chris Jamison to design the beverage program […]
