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
Phillip AAltieriVP of PurchasingChairpersonBuffalo Wings and Rings LLC
RebeccaHurstDirector of Distribution and LogisticsFirst Vice ChairThe Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
TomHannonPresidentPast ChairSkyline Chili Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.
AaronWeedyCFOPast ChairLEDO Pizza System
LouisBasilePresident / FounderMemberWildflower
PeterBoylanPresident & CEOMemberBallard Brands, LLC.
SaraBurnettSenior Promotional ManagerMemberTropical Smoothie Cafe
ClaytonChanCOO & Co-ownerMemberLadle & Leaf
JodieConradChief Marketing OfficerMemberDonatos Pizza
PaulDamicoChief Executive OfficerMember 
ShawnDolanProcurement ManagerMemberBiscuitville, Inc.
MattJaloveDirector of Supply ChainMemberSinelli International
KevinLawlorDirector Of PurchasingMemberBubbakoo's Burritos
RichardPinedaChief Consulting OfficerMemberRAP Services LLC
KevinQuandtVice President of Supply Chain & SustainabilityMemberDutch Bros
JamalRasoullyChief Executive OfficerMemberThe Halal Shack
TomScaleseCOOMemberEast Coast Wings & Grill
DanielWardSupply Chain ManagerMemberThe Big Biscuit

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