About SHFM Foundation
Building Bright Horizon for our Industry
The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports higher education through scholarships and student outreach programs. It is committed to the continued growth of our vital industry, which drives productivity and morale for millions of American workers every day.
Foundation Vision Statement
To be the philanthropic leader attracting, educating and supporting diverse talent while extending SHFM’s impact in the industry.
Foundation Mission Statement
To develop the next generation of diverse hospitality professionals by empowering individuals through awareness, education and relationship building.
Core Values
- Developing Students
- Supporting Education Awareness
- Nurturing Industry Talent
- Fostering a Diverse Community
- Engaging Members
- Creating Leaders
Foundation Bylaws
SHFM Foundation has adopted a set of SHFM Board approved bylaws by which the Foundation will operate. SHFM Foundation Bylaws
SHFM Foundation Board
The SHFM Foundation Board of Directors consists of industry leaders in Workplace Amenities and Foodservice. Our 10 Board members are volunteers elected by the SHFM membership. Board members represent all facets of our industry including a board appointed Student Board Advisor.
Please meet our Foundation Board
Chair
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Chair
Davin Wickstrom
Director Strategic Partnerships - North American
Vivreau Advanced Water Systems
Directors
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Joe Esteves
Director of Retail
Sodexo -
Amy Franks
Program Coordinator
JLL in partnership with Global Real Estate & Facilities -
Julia Fry
Student Advisor to the Foundation Board
Michigan State University -
Stephanie Gilbert
Executive Vice President, Corporate Growth Strategy
Food Service Holdings -
Nahum Goldberg
Principal
NGAssociates Foodservice Consultants, Inc. -
Rob Gordon
Principal
RSG Hospitality LLC -
Crystal Hamilton
Founder, CEO
Knowbie -
Curtis Lease
Regional Vice President, Dining Services
American Dining Creations -
Matt Rigney
Culinary Sales Manager
Structural Concepts -
Jessica Zucker
Vice President of Marketing
Eurest/Compass Group