| Meet The Experts 2015 |
Another Meet the Experts, Another SuccessA special keynote address by Kevin Boehm, James Beard nominated restaurateur and co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group started the evening off right when the second "Meet the Experts" was held on May 12, 2015. Good times and great conversations were had by all at 1st Ward Events at Chop Shop Chicago on North Avenue in Chicago. A big thank you to the sponsors, experts, and all of the guests.
Thank you to our 2015 experts:
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Kevin BoehmCo-Founder |
Janet IsabelliCEO |
Dan RaskinOwner |
Kevin BrownPresident/CEO |
Giuseppe TentoriChef |
Hank MeyerOwner |
Patrick DonellyGeneral Manager |
Kristan VaughanCFO |
Barry SorkinOwner |
David ManilowCreator |
Scott WeinerOwner |
Alpana SinghOwner |
Darwin Claude |
Ryan Arnold |
Patrick WartanManaging Partner |
Jodi FyfeCEO |
Diane Corcoran |
Abby Kritzler |
Chris Johnston |
Clinton Wolf |
Ross Thompson |
Corey Frank |
Doug Sohn |
Gabe Wiessen |
Nick MorettiPartner |
Derreck HullExecutive Director |
Ian GoldbergVP of Operations |
Alex PappasPartner |
Glenn KeeferLifelong Restaurateur |
Joe Baez |
John Heil |
Kiran Pinto |
Laurie CairnsCreative Director |
Tim McEneryOwner |
Tim O'MalleyFounder |
Winston LordCEO/Co-Founder |
Chuck TaylorAssociate |
Matthew WoodburnPartner |
Angela Roman Aspito |
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