Nicole Perez, Impossible Foods After your first SHFM Conference in 2021, you made a point to reach out to other SHFM members and Rising Stars. How have those connections help you in the industry? After my first SHFM conference in 2021, I was impressed at how connected everyone was and the long time relationships all […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council – February 2023 Recognizing Black History Month In February, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the cultural heritage, achievements and adversities that are central to the history of the United States. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, […]

Carolina Mendez, FLIK Hospitality at the World Bank Group You are pretty new to SHFM, what does it mean to you to have been selected for the Rising Star Program? It’s an absolute honor to have been selected! I knew I wanted to get involved in every way that I could with SHFM and I […]

Hannah Guy, Middleby Your first SHFM event was a Philadelphia Local, how was it for you to break into the SHFM family? Breaking into the SHFM Family was much easier and not as nerve racking as I had initially thought that it would be! I was new into my current role and new to SHFM […]

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 Coordinator GBS, 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 Umbima Vice 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 Manager Lifeworks 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, FIH Vice 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 […]