Liz DiTrapano

Liz is highly skilled in developing strategic communications programs for consumer companies, with a particular focus on restaurants, franchised brands and restaurant technology providers. Liz helped to launch ICR’s fast growing restaurant technology practice more than a decade ago and her deep understanding of the restaurant industry has made her a trusted advisor to brands […]

Kayla Dillon

TRANSFORMATIVE, BRAND MARKETING LEADER with a passion for building brand equity, using data to drive results at a national and local level, and being an agile, collaborative partner with senior level leadership to deliver against key company priorities. 15+ years of sales, operations, and marketing leadership experience in the hospitality industry. Engaging, positive communicator with […]

Katie DePoppe

Katie leads leadership development, talent strategy, and organizational culture for Vicious Biscuit, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to its greatest ingredient—its people. She joined the company after nine years with Chick-fil-A, where she served as Executive Partner and COO for two top-performing South Carolina restaurants with 350+ team members and $24M in annual sales. A passionate […]

Alice Crowder

Alice Crowder is the Chief Marketing Officer for Krispy Krunchy Chicken (KKC), one of the fastest growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business. KKC has built a cult-like brand with consumers and grown to over 3,000 retail locations across 47 states. Crowder is a top-performing and results-driven marketing executive with a demonstrated record […]

Devon Croom

Devon Croom is a dynamic leader with over 23 years of cross-industry experience spanning telecommunications, technology, and the restaurant industry. She is an Author, Speaker and IT leader at Chick-Fil-A. As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, Devon brings a passion for leadership development and a heart for service into every space she […]

Kristen Corral

Kristen Corral is a TEDx speaker, Vegas Inc. 40 Under 40 honoree, and 2025 Nevada Small Business Person of the Year. A former Las Vegas showgirl turned serial entrepreneur, she is the co-founder of Tacotarian, an award-winning, multi-location plant-based Mexican restaurant brand in Las Vegas and San Diego, now expanding into retail with shelf-stable taco […]

Jasmine Chiaramonte

Jasmine Chiaramonte has worked in various positions in the finance industry since 2004. Jasmine began their career as an Accounting Manager at PREIT, then moved on to become the Vice President of Finance at honeygrow in 2014. In 2021, they became a Small Business Owner at Leopard Dog Supply, Inc., Allegheny Apparel, The Paracord Store, […]

Mary Camp

With over 20 years of experience in the employer solutions space, Mary specializes in delivering impactful workforce management, talent acquisition and communication and engagement strategies for frontline workers. Mary’s background includes partnering with some of the largest brands in the industry, providing extensive knowledge of HR, talent and the frontline workforce. Today Mary is Director […]

A’ysha Callahan

Meet A’ysha Callahan, a Food Scientist with a passion for innovation. With over 4 years of experience in the Food and Beverage Industry, A’ysha has honed her skills in flavor creation and product development. As a Food Innovation Analyst for KFC US, she strives to deliver what consumers desire while ensuring they feel represented. A’ysha […]

Toni Calderone

I’m a 3rd generation, seasoned food entrepreneur and hospitality leader with over a decade of experience owning and operating multiple full-service restaurants, launching innovative food concepts, and scaling consumer-driven brands. As the founder of Pastanito, Fresh Pasta Fast, I’m leading a bold reimagining of what pasta can be: fresh, vegan-friendly, lightning-fast, and franchise-ready. What began […]