2025 Board Of Directors
Scott Weiner, Chair of the Board
The Fifty/50 Group

Aaron Aschemann
Gordon Food Service

Joshua Bennett
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

Kevin Boehm
Boka Restaurant Group

Bill Carlson
Turano Baking Company

D'Andre Carter
Soul & Smoke

Karen Conn
Conn's Hospitality Group

Dave Connor
Blackhawk Restaurant Group, LLC

Jim Doney
Chicago Beverage Systems

Michelle Durpetti
Gene & Georgetti

Adam Gewanter
TAO Group

Christina Gonzalez
Taqueria Los Comales

Andrea Hill
HMC Hospitality Group

Billy Lawless Jr.
Gage Hospitality Group

Brad Maher
HMSHost

Tim McGrail
PepsiCo

Matt Menna
Sterling Bay / Four Corners

Mario Ponce
Takito Brands

Tony Priolo
Piccolo Sogno

Dan Raskin
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

Ethan Samson
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Korina Sanchez
Third Coast Hospitality

Faraz Sardharia
Tandoor Char House

Mike Telesky
UnitedHealthcare

Mike Thompson
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Kim Walz
McDonald's

Patrick Wartan
Taft Law

Eric Williams
Bronzeville Winery


Charles Haskell - Honorary Director
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Arnold Morton (d) - Honorary Director
Morton's The Steakhouse

Ann Rose (d) - Honorary Director
Tastee Freez

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