Christi Yarema

The largest minority-owned Food service company in the U.S., Thompson Hospitality is also one of the Nation’s largest retail food and facilities companies. We are a Family-owned organization, built on lessons learned from more than 29 years of client, customer and community relationships, as well as values passed down from previous generations of the Thompson […]

Pamela Zimmerman Workplace Services CoordinatorGBS, Global Real Estate & Workplace EnablementAmerican Express Tell SHFM members a little about yourself: I have been happily married for over 30 years, a mother of 4 (a son, 2 daughters and a daughter-in-law) and a new grandmother (4 month old grandson). I am a singer and have had the

MBoone UmbimaVice President, Brand StrategyDavid Rio Tell SHFM members a little about yourself: My name is Mboone Umbima (pronounced Mm-bone-eh Oom-beem-uh). My main job is being the mother of a hilarious and rambunctious 4 year old, Trevor. During the day however, I am the VP of Brand Strategy at David Rio Coffee & Tea, and

Jessica Tantin District ManagerLifeworks Restaurant GroupAramark Tell SHFM members a little about yourself: I am a District Manager for Aramark in Columbus, Ohio. My job is to ensure that my team has the right tools and support to meet service and organizational objectives. I have a great team and we crush our goals! We do

Kenneth N. Ivory NBA, FMP, CFBE, FIHVice President of OperationsCreative Dining Services Tell SHFM members a little about yourself: I am an international speaker, passionate coach and mentor, transformational hospitality thought leader and contributing author. My professional career spans over thirty years in the hospitality, academic, and non-profit industries. I currently serve as Vice President

Tell SHFM members a little about yourself: I own and operate the largest certified, woman-owned bakery in the NY Metro area. The Bread Gal Bakery is an artisan bakery providing fresh bread daily. Our delicious baked goods are scaled and rolled by hand, in the artisan tradition, and made without the use of preservatives and

Tell SHFM members a little about yourself:I have been working in the Food Industry for the last 13 years with Tropical Nut & Fruit, and I am currently our Business Development Manager. It’s been a great career move for me getting to combine my passion for food and snacks with my employment. My husband graduated

RC Fine Foods is a family-owned manufacturer of specialty food products including soup bases, sauce mixes, dressing mixes and dessert mixes for the food service industry. Founded in 1972 in the garage of their family home by Rubin and Elaine Cohen, RC is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the State of New Jersey.

Tell SHFM members a little about yourself: As a dedicated and passionate hospitality professional, I work to empower others within the industry of all experience levels. I have worked in corporate foodservice, event planning and catering for more than 30 years. I currently serve as President and Owner of HMG+, President of the New York

Tell SHFM members a little about yourself: I have worked in the foodservice industry for a REALLY long time. I started out in Product Management in the food side of the business after I completed my MBA at Northeastern University. After a few different positions, I started my own company providing marketing services to foodservice