Katie Love
Katie Love is the Chief Marketing Officer at Sonny’s BBQ, where she leads brand strategy, guest experience, and marketing innovation for one of the nation’s most beloved BBQ brands. Over more than a decade with Sonny’s, Katie has helped evolve the brand from a regional favorite into a nationally recognized name — balancing tradition with […]
Jericho Lopez
👋 Hi, I’m Jericho! As a natural communicator and problem solver, I’m drawn to stories, people, and bold ideas. With 25+ years of experience in global brand marketing, I bring an authentic, transparent and a hands-on approach to building strategies and campaigns that resonate, engage, and deliver results. I co-founded J&J Marketing Studio, where we […]
Jennifer Loper
Jennifer Loper is the President of C3 Brand Marketing, an industry-leading design and brand marketing agency that creates connections with customers, from families with children to Gen Zers. With over two decades of industry expertise, Jennifer’s leadership is marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to foster strong relationships. Starting her journey […]
Erin Levzow
Erin Levzow is a 20 year veteran and dynamic motivational speaker having worked in multiple industries. Most recently she was the Chief Marketing Officer for Musuem of Ice Cream. Prior to her MOIC role, she was with Del Taco and Jack in the Box Restaurants. Recently Erin was awarded Top 25 Future is Female Award […]
Rhonda Levene
Rhonda Levene is the CEO of Ziosk, a leading SaaS hospitality platform. Under her leadership, Ziosk has become the trusted partner for today’s top restaurant brands, transforming the industry with innovative solutions that enhance guest experiences and improve operational efficiency. For over 30 years, Rhonda has held leadership roles at renowned brands such as The […]
Diane Le
Diane Le is the Head of Growth at PAR Engagement, where she leads loyalty strategy, marketing, and partnerships for PAR Engagement Cloud, including PAR Punchh. She helps enterprise restaurant brands unlock measurable revenue through digital experiences and personalized guest engagement. Diane founded Punchh’s Loyalty Strategy practice, advising dozens of brands on how to design programs […]
Doinita Leahu
A results-driven hospitality professional, Doinita oversees training and development for all corporate and franchise locations at Vicious Biscuit. Originally from Romania, she began her career in finance before transitioning to hospitality, quickly advancing from Operations Director at Chick-fil-A to General Manager of Vicious Biscuit’s Neptune Beach, FL restaurant—where she achieved the company’s highest retention rate. […]
Amanda Kahalehoe
Amanda brings a strong background in operations and technology, which has been instrumentalin streamlining Vicious Biscuit’s processes and preparing the brand for expansion. Her careerbegan at a New York security firm, where she progressed from a data communication specialistto COO, driving innovation across multiple verticals. After relocating to Charleston, Amandabecame a key member of the […]
Jenn Johnston
Jenn Johnston serves as Chief Marketing Officer at FAT Brands where she is focused on developing impactful campaigns that increase brand visibility and drive profitable sales across the 17-concept portfolio. Most recently, Jenn served as President of the Quick-Service Restaurant Division at FAT Brands, where she managed multiple strategic brand teams that oversaw marketing, operations, […]
Jen Jaffe
Jen Jaffe is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in strategic HR leadership, nine years as a Chief People Officer. She has demonstrated success in global organizations, ranging from large-scale public environments to high-growth, entrepreneurial environments in diverse industries. Currently, Jen serves as the Chief People Officer at BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse, […]