
Barry Bloom
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc
EVP & COO

Jon Bond
Hampton Inn & Suites DSM/Urbandale
General Manager

Jackie Carpenter
Private Club Advisor
Editor

Sandy Curwood
Virginia Department of Education, Office of School Nutrition Programs
Director

Wes Ehrecke
Iowa Gaming Association
President & CEO

Julie Halfpop
Martin Bros
Director of Nutrition Services

Stacy Kluesner
Iowa Restaurant Association
Director Marketing and Association Department

Gwendolyn Page
Fong’s Pizza
Co-Owner/Founder

Carol Peterson
Bakergroup

David Popelka
Iowa State University
Associate CIO

LuAnn Reinders
Iowa Tourism Office
Manager, Research & Insights

Joel Reynolds
Niagara University
Assistant Professor

Paul Ruby
Shodeen Hospitality
President

Abid Talic
Paramount Hotel Group
Regional General Manager

Ann Vogelbacher
Central Iowa Tourism Region
Executive Director

Carl Wertzberger
Gilroy’s Kitchen
Managing Partner