Kent has a keen understanding of teamwork and loyalty after spending nearly 30 years working his way up through Lyons Magnus. He takes great pride in being part of a dedicated core management team and cultivating talent throughout the organization. Get to know him.

Dave's passion for innovation is infectious. As a leader at General Mills, Dave works to provide innovative products to operators that can bring sophisticated solutions for them and their consumers. Get to know him.

If there's one word to describe Ben Shanley it's "optimistic." He has spent 29 years with Coca-Cola reinforcing the brand's mission to refresh the world and inspire moments of optimism. Ben also views the future of foodservice with an optimistic lens, recognizing the industry's importance for U.S. employment and career growth. Get to know him.

Jim Clough has grown alongside the foodservice industry - moving up the ranks in sales and marketing to where he is today. He's always been driven to challenge himself and his colleagues. He believes that if you take care of your people and make quality products, the rest will work itself out. If people like take pride in their company, it's easy to grow. If your employees aren't engaged, growth becomes difficult. Get to know him.