Speakers
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Robert Byrne
Senior Director, Consumer Research, Technomic Robert Byrne leads Technomic’s comprehensive foodservice consumer tracking program, which provides ongoing chain brand health, consumer usage and attitude tracking for restaurants and convenience retailers. He also specializes in crafting custom content and presentations utilizing consumer, menu and industry insights. Robert is an expert in interpreting the impact that current and emerging foodservice consumer trends may have on business, and helps clients tackle tough questions to better inform their strategy and approach. |
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Kristine Hillmer
President & CEO, Wisconsin Restaurant Association and Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation Kristine Hillmer is the President & CEO Wisconsin Restaurant Association and Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation, representing 1,500 restaurants with more than 7,000 locations across the state. Kristine has an MBA, has held the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential for 26 years, and has more than 30 years of experience working with associations, including both trade and professional societies. Kristine currently serves as a Trustee on the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the Council of State Restaurant Association Board of Directors. And was named a Milwaukee Business Journal Woman of Influence in 2022. |
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Sam Horvath
Senior Account Manager, Datassential As a Senior Account Manager at Datassential, Sam Horvath leverages a data-driven approach to skillfully navigate the intricacies of the foodservice industry. She excels in providing valuable data-driven insights and crafting strategic solutions through her collaborations with numerous food/beverage manufacturers and restaurant operators. Datassential is a foodservice focused Market Research firm based in Chicago, IL. Datassential is revolutionizing the way food and beverage companies plan for the future. Our market-leading solutions, from AI-powered innovation tools and predictive analytics to unmatched market intelligence and proprietary data, are trusted by the top food and beverage companies. We empower foodservice leaders to make simply smarter decisions. |
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Hudson Riehle
Senior Vice President, Research and Knowledge Group, National Restaurant Association As the Senior Vice President of the Research and Knowledge Group for the National Restaurant Association, Hudson Riehle directs the Association’s consumer, economic, technology, market, human resources, tourism and operations research as well as oversees its extensive knowledge center activities. Frequently cited by major national and international news organizations and appearing on national television broadcasts, he has authored a variety of articles and serves as an information source and spokesperson for the restaurant and hospitality industry. Mr. Riehle received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College in New York and his Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Appointed by the Secretary of Labor, he has been a member of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Business Research Advisory Council; a former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Alexandria (VA) Convention and Visitors Association; a member of the Center for Food Integrity Consumer Research Advisory Panel and the Wharton Executive Advisory Panel; and is currently included in the current edition of Who’s Who in America. |
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