2015 Chain Operators Exchange
 
Scott Allmendinger, Director, Culinary Institute of America
Mark Augustine, Corporate Chef, Operations Director, Taher, Inc
Sam Ballas, President and CEO, East Coast Wings & Grill
Steve Brooks, Director of Purchasing, Tumbleweed TexMex Grill & Margarita Bar
Yaniro Castro, Director of Marketing, Salsarita’s
Al Chaib, Sr. VP International Operations and Licensing, Panda Restaurant Group
Jack Civa, Director of Marketing, Taco Cabana
David Cox, President, ARCOP
Rob Crews, Senior VP, Marketing, Ovation Brands
Jim Doak, VP Menu & Beverage Innovation, Corporate Executive Chef, Ignite Restaurant Group
David Doty, VP, Chief Marketing Officer, Black Bear Diner
Glenn Douglas, VP, Sulloy Chain, Noodles & Company
Stan Frankenthaler, Chief Officer, Food, Beverages & Strategic Supply, Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries
Nelson Griffin, VP, Supply Chain, Red Lobster
Victor Gielisse, VP Advancement and Business Development, The Culinary Institute of America
Stephanie Hoppe, VP Menu Innovation & Implementation, Red Robin
John Inwright, President, Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Co-op
Monte Jump, COO, Chief Marketing Officer, Back Yard Burgers
Josh Kern, Chief Marketing Officer, Smashburger
Mindy Kaplan, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, Malnati’s Corporation
Dan Kish, Senior VP-Food and Beverage, Panera Bread
Annica Kreider, VP, Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom
Brian Kolodziej, Senior Manager, Culinary, Chick-Fil-A
Ed Mananghaya, VP, Supply Chain and QA, Capriotti’s
Dudley McMahon, Capriotti’s
Brandy Nowlin, Director of Marketing, Jason’s Deli
David Parsley, Moderator, Supply Chain Panels
Steve Pattison, CFO, RSI/Burger King
Rick Petralia, Culinary Manager, Fazoli’s
Matt Riddleberger, Vice President Supply Chain Services, Firehouse
Gary Schwartz, VP, Supply Chain Management, P.F. Chang’s
Peter Sclafani, Co-Owner / Executive Chef, Ruffino's Restaurant
Lon Southerland, Senior Vice President, Development, ABR Holdings
Scott Taylor, President & COO, Walk-On’s
Mike Turner, Vice President, Culinary and Training, Walk-On's Enterprises
Linda Veatch, Director of Marketing, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop