Co-Chairpersons
Louis Campbell
Owner; Garnish Catering
Tamera Wilkins
Manager of Events and Sponsorships
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Executive Secretary
Jesse Miller, CEC, CCE, CCA
Department Chair and Associate Professor, Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality
School of STEM and Trades
Reynolds Community College
Culinary Arts AAS Specialization
Pastry Arts AAS Specialization
Culinary Management AAS Specialization
Mark W. Herndon
Managing Partner; Buckhead's Restaurant and Chop House
John Cario
Area VP/General Manager; Hilton Garden Inn
Kathleen L. Cossaboon
Manager;
Celeste Eisinger
Assistant General Manager; Shula's American Steakhouse
Steve Fixman
Site Specialist HR; Altria / Adjunct Faculty
Eileen Lamb
Corporate Director of Human Resources; Shamin Hotels
Tracey Leverty
President and Owner; Echelon Event Management
Tamika Quarles
General Manager; The Berkeley Hotel
Eric D. Terry
President; Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association
Barb Upchurch
Owner; Blueberry Marketing/The Apple Cart Company