The Restaurant Chains Foodservice Leadership Council consists of senior management professionals, across multiple menu types and segments, who are creating new insights and collaborative best practices to drive the community forward.

Comprised of individuals representing small and midsize chains from Fast Casual, Midscale, and Casual Dining, this council of segment leaders is focused on addressing critical issues impacting their community. Council members are working diligently to address key topics including changing consumer demands, optimizing relationships with suppliers, creating best practices for driving overall margin growth and building brands that can withstand volatile economic times.

Committee Members

First NameLast NameTitleCommittee PositionCompany
RebeccaHurstSr. Director, Strategic Supply Chain InitiativesChairpersonThe Cheesecake Factory/Fox Restaurants Concepts
CharlieMcConnellVice President, Industry Insights, Education & ResearchCommittee AdministratorIFMA The Food Away from Home Association
SarahStewart-SchultzeVice President of PurchasingVice ChairInternational Dairy Queen, Inc.
Phillip AAltieriVP of PurchasingPast ChairWings and Rings
MattJaloveSr Director of ProcurementSecond Vice ChairHTeaO
AaronWeedyCFOPast ChairLEDO Pizza System
BernardoAguiarDirector, US Procurement; Global Concessions & RetailMemberRegal Cineworld
LouisBasilePresident / FounderMemberWildflower
PeterBoylanCEO & FounderMemberTreehouse Ventures
SaraBurnettSenior Promotional ManagerMemberTropical Smoothie Cafe
ClaytonChanCOO & Co-ownerMemberLadle & Leaf
JodieConradChief Marketing OfficerMemberDonatos Pizza
ShawnDolanDirector of ProcurementMemberBiscuitville, Inc.
TomHannonPresidentMemberSky Co-Op
TeddyHeidtSenior Director of MarketingMemberThe Protein Bar
PeterKoumasCFOMemberTrue Food Kitchen
KevinLawlorDirector Of PurchasingMemberBubbakoo's Burritos
KevinQuandt MemberDutch Bros
JamalRasoullyChief Executive OfficerMemberThe Halal Shack
DanielWardSupply Chain ManagerMemberThe Big Biscuit

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