Hon. Dr. Sophia Aguirre
The Catholic University of America

Debra Bonafede
Marriott International, Inc

Andrew Brinckerhoff

A. Kircheimer Co.

Eugene Carter
Park Ridge Community Bank

Steven Driscoll
Tinley Park Frozen Foods

Mary Ellen Hanrahan
Gordon-Hanrahan Inc.

Marie Keenley
The Willows Academy

Thomas Perona
U.S. Can Company

Richard Raffin
Raffin Construction Co.

Thomas Scannell
Scannell and Korst, P.C.

Maria Valdeavellano
Rosemoor Foundation

Michael Winn
Hollister Incorporated

Laura Aldana

Executive Director, Shellbourne Conference Center

Mercedes Blasco
Assistant Director of Nutrition and Housekeeping

University Hospital
(University of Navarre, Spain)

Dr. Ernest P. Boger

Associate Professor & Chair

Hotel & Restaurant Management/Operations

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Julie Colwell

Regional Senior HR Director

Marriott International

Jean C. Hunter
President

Jean Hunter Sales & Marketing

Michelle Joseph
Project Coordinator/Meeting Planner Responsible Hospitality Institute

Isidore S. Kharasch
President
Hospitality Works, Inc.

Chuck Kustner
Vice President
Frederick & Co., Inc. (Retired)

Stephanie Leese
Director
Scoops Chicago
Assistant Chef Concierge
The Talbott Hotel
Vice President, National Concierge Association Chicago Chapter

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Geri Lombard
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
Select Services & Extended Stay Brands Chicago Marriott Suites-Downers Grove

Juan-Pablo Manriquez
Chef, Food Management & Operations, Inc.

Chef Michael McGreal
Culinary Arts/HRM Department Chair
Joliet Junior College

Eliza Keating Moravec
President
Keating of Chicago, Inc.

Kristie Ranieri-Scharf
Owner, Chive Catering

Rosemary Reed
Recruiting Manager
Food for Thought

Stacey Rychlewski
Business Development Manager
Kraft Foods