Aaron Noveshen, Founder | CEO, Starbird | The Culinary Edge
Aaron Noveshen Founder/CEO, StarbirdFounder/Chairman, The Culinary Edge Aaron is the founder of The Culinary Edge (TCE), America’s leading innovation consultancy. TCE fuses culinary excellence, operational expertise, and human-centered design to forge the future...
Ryan Palmer | Partner, Lathrop GPM
Ryan Palmer Partner, Lathrop GPM Ryan serves domestic and international clients across the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and service sectors. He counsels brand and concept owners in the development of franchise and distribution systems and helps businesses resolve...
Shane Whitlatch | Chief Revenue Officer, Omnivore
Shane Whitlatch Chief Revenue Officer, Omnivore Shane joined Omnivore as chief revenue officer in December 2020. In this role, he leads all aspects of revenue generation, from sales to partnerships. He brings more than 20 years in working with fast-growth technology...
Brian Wallunas | Chief Digital Officer, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Brian Wallunas Chief Digital Officer, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill Brian is currently the chief digital and technology officer for Smokey Bones focusing on executing the brand’s technology enabled AnyTime / AnyWhere vision that puts the guest in control of their...
James Walker | SVP of Restaurants, Nathan’s Famous
James Walker SVP of Restaurants, Nathan’s Famous James Walker, CFE, is a top restaurant industry expert with a specialty in rebranding and repositioning iconic American comfort food brands. James is an industry-leading authority in restaurant trends, including...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.
