2015 Atlanta Foodservice Expo Advisory Council Announcement

Press release from the issuing company

Wednesday, February 25th, 2015

Atlanta Foodservice Expo LLC recently announced the 2015 Atlanta Foodservice Expo Advisory Council. The Show Management team has compiled a dynamic group of industry
leaders to assist with the continued development of the show.

The 2015 Advisory Council Members include:

  • Paul Baldasaro, Chief Operating Officer, Mellow Mushroom
  • Archna Becker, President, Bhojanic
  • Rafih Benjelloun, Chef and Owner, Imperial Fez
  • Karen Bremer, Executive Director, Georgia Restaurant Association
  • Kully Crean, President, American Culinary Federation Atlanta Chefs Association
  • Patrick Cuccaro, Managing Director, Affairs to Remember Caterers
  • Paul Damico, Group President, Focus Brands
  • Todd Ginsberg, Chef & Co-Owner, The General Muir
  • Cheryl Glass, Executive Director, American Culinary Federation Atlanta Chefs Association
  • Mindy Hanan, President, Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance
  • Scott Hauswirth, Food and Beverage Director, Wyndham Atlanta Galleria
  • Robby Kukler, Co-Founder & Partner, Fifth Group Restaurants
  • Todd Rushing, Partner, Concentrics Restaurants
  • Cindy Shera, Owner, The Pig & The Pearl / The Shed at Glenwood
  • Russell Sleight, Executive Chef, The Westin Peachtree Plaza/Sundial
  • Paul Slobig, Director of Food and Beverage, The Westin Peachtree Plaza
  • Jim Sprouse, Executive Director, Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association
  • Tracy Stuckrath, President and Chief Connecting Officer, Thrive! Meetings and Events
  • Riccardo Ullio, Chef & Owner, U Restaurants

A key objective for the council is to continue assisting show management with building awareness in Georgia and the surrounding markets about the event to significantly increase the attendance and attract a larger group of exhibitors.

Atlanta Foodservice Expo is the only event in Georgia to bring together under one roof all sectors of the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industries with a broad range of the best suppliers. The third edition will be held October 19 – 20, 2015 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information please visit www.AtlantaFoodserviceExpo.com.