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2024 Accelerators

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2024 Prosper Accelerators celebrating the benefits of diversity in creating positive energy and growth in the industry.

The Prosper Accelerator Program is the signature initiative of Prosper Company that brings together leaders in the foodservice and hospitality industry to foster the growth of emerging talent by intentionally creating authentic relationships and opportunities for advancement. Transformational leaders in the industry select exceptional next-generation talent to participate in the year-long program, which launched at Prosper Forum in August 2023. The first cohort of Accelerators has already made a significant impact by promoting equity, inclusion, and broader representation within their companies and across the industry.

We are excited to announce that the second cohort has been confirmed and will continue to build on this momentum. Additional cohorts will be selected each year as part of Prosper Company’s goal of advancing 1,000 Accelerators over 10 years.

Caonex
Abreu
Senior Director of Operations
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Michael
Alberici
Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing
Smalls Sliders

Nominating Company

Smalls Sliders
Lois
Alexis-Collins
Chief People Officer, Field Operations
Chipotle

Nominating Company

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Emily
Austin
Vice President, Marketing
Ziosk

Nominating Company

Ziosk
Bisan
Bahloul
Director, Business Development
Foodbuy Foodservice

Nominating Company

Foodbuy
Felicia
Banks
Franchisee
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Nominating Company

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Delia
Barcelò
Deputy General Counsel
Denny’s Corporation

Nominating Company

Denny’s Corporation
Stacie
Barrett
Director, Internal Communications
Domino’s Pizza

Nominating Company

Domino’s
Natalie
Barton
Strategic National Account Manager Foodservice Ð SE
Mars

Nominating Company

Mars
Susan
Berg
Senior Manager National Accounts
DIRECTV for Business

Nominating Company

DIRECTV for Business
Trisha
Bovell
Head of Training
Big Chicken

Nominating Company

Big Chicken
Lauren
Bryant
Integrated Marketing Director, Manufacturer Partnerships, HVAC & Marketplace
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Dave
Burrington
Director of Human Resources
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group

Nominating Company

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group
Sarah
Chan
Manager, Business Development
Workstream

Nominating Company

Workstream
Michelle
Chang
Manager, Category Strategy
Kellanova

Nominating Company

Kellanova
Agnes
Choi
Risk Manager
Dine Brands

Nominating Company

Dine Brands
Katie
Collett
Global Hospitality Strategic Growth and Partnership Senior Director
PepsiCo

Nominating Company

PepsiCo
Adrienne
Cooper
Regional Vice President at Arby’s
Inspire Brands

Nominating Company

Inspire Brands
Blanca
Cossio
Business Development and Key Account Manager
Cargilll

Nominating Company

Cargilll
Eliza
Coteng
Director of Innovation-Away From Home
Kellanova

Nominating Company

Kellanova
Nimesh
Dahya
Principal/Owner
U-Swirl and Fosters Freeze

Nominating Company

Gala Captital and Altametrics
Brett
Danielson
Founder & President
BarTrack, Inc.

Nominating Company

BarTrack, Inc.
Ela
Davis
Senior Manager of Customer Experience-Platinum
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Kim
DeCarolis
Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth
Craveworthy Brands

Nominating Company

Craveworthy Brands
Arlene
Del Valle Mussenden
Senior Director of Compensation, Total Rewards, Payroll and HR Technology
Red Lobster

Nominating Company

Red Lobster
Brittany
Deloach
Area Manager, On-Premise National Accounts
E. & J. Gallo Winery

Nominating Company

E. & J. Gallo Winery
Kris
Douglas
Vice President, Technology
Smalls Sliders

Nominating Company

Smalls Sliders
Mark
Dubberly
Director Real Estate & Lease Management
Red Robin

Nominating Company

Red Robin International, Inc.
Erin
DuBois
Chief Creative Officer
Norton Creative LLC

Nominating Company

Norton Creative LLC
Anthony
Dudley
Director Of Marketing And Community Relations
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Nominating Company

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Hope
Dwyer
Manager, Customer Success Management
Revel Systems

Nominating Company

Revel Systems
Anthony
Edwards Jr.
CEO and Co-Founder
EatOkra

Nominating Company

EatOkra
Valentina
Ellison
Chief Development Officer, Non-Traditional
Earl Enterprises

Nominating Company

California Pizza Kitchen
Casey
Estrada
Director of Revenue Operations
TipHaus

Nominating Company

TipHaus
Rafik
Farouk
Senior Director Global Brand Development and Retail
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Nominating Company

P.F. Chang’s
Lauren
Fernandez
CEO and Founder
Full Course

Nominating Company

Gala Captital and Altametrics
Kevin
FitzPatrick
Senior Vice President, Digital and Performance Marketing
Ruby Tuesday

Nominating Company

Ruby Tuesday
Matthew
Francis
Senior Director Foodservice Ð Retail Sales
PepsiCo

Nominating Company

PepsiCo
Diana
Gahagen
Director of Supply Chain and Culinary
PDQ Restaurants

Nominating Company

PDQ Restaurants
Megan
Garcia
Regional Chain Account Sales Manager
Hormel Foods

Nominating Company

Hormel Foods
Michael
Goldblatt
Senior National Sales Manager
PepsiCo

Nominating Company

PepsiCo
David
Goldstein
Vice President of Growth
Franklin Junction

Nominating Company

Franklin Junction
Maggie
Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
Dillas Primo Quesadillas

Nominating Company

Gala Captital and Altametrics
Gill
Gosal
Vice President
Ike’s Love and Sandwiches

Nominating Company

Gala Captital and Altametrics
Erica
Graves
Director of Operations, QCCNC
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Tenè
Green
Senior Director, Everyday Services-Leasing
Walmart

Nominating Company

Walmart, Inc.
Kirk
Grogan
COO
TipHaus

Nominating Company

TipHaus
Yao
Guo
Senior Director, Strategy and Analytics
SUBWAY

Nominating Company

SUBWAY
Claudia
Guzman
Senior Director, Brand Insights and Guest Care
SUBWAY

Nominating Company

SUBWAY
Jade
Hedgeman-Chioke
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Primo Partners

Nominating Company

Primo Partners
Todd
Heller
Director of Supply Chain
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group

Nominating Company

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group
Zell
Henderson
Regional Director of Operations, West
Noodles & Company

Nominating Company

Noodles & Company
Cecibel
Henriquez
Director, Media & Strategic Engagement
Share Our Strength

Nominating Company

Share Our Strength
Forrest
Hill
Senior IT Manager
ARCOP

Nominating Company

ARCOP
Kimmra
Hingher
Vice President, Marketing
J&J Snack Foods Corp.

Nominating Company

J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Adam
Holder
Senior Director, Finance
Inspire Brands

Nominating Company

Inspire Brands
Megan
Huffman
Director of Off-Premise and Marketing
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group

Nominating Company

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group
Andrea
Johnson
Senior Director, Human Resources
Breakthru Beverage Group

Nominating Company

Breakthru Beverage Group
Michelle
Johnson
Vice President of People
Freebirds World Burrito

Nominating Company

Freebirds World Burrito
Haris
Khan
Vice President of Operations Services
Chipotle

Nominating Company

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Ben
Knorr
Director of Partnerships
Texas Restaurant Association

Nominating Company

Texas Restaurant Association
Mel
Landuyt
Senior Vice President of Operations
Tocaya Organica

Nominating Company

Tocaya Organica
Andrew
Lanzziano
Director, International Brand Marketing
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Sasha
Lawson
Associate Vice President, Strategic Sourcing & International Supply Chain
IPC Ð Independent Purchasing Cooperative

Nominating Company

IPC Ð Independent Purchasing Cooperative
Eunjong (EJ)
Lee
Director of Product
Bite Inc.

Nominating Company

Bite Inc.
Alexis
Lobodocky
General Manager- Chief Operating Officer
Chester’s Chicken

Nominating Company

Gala Captital and Altametrics
Lisa
Lombardo
President
ARK Holdings Group

Nominating Company

IFA
Diana
Martin
Account Executive, On Premise National Accounts
E. & J. Gallo Winery

Nominating Company

E. & J. Gallo Winery
Will
Matthews
Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Procurement
SUBWAY

Nominating Company

SUBWAY
Cord
McLean
Director of Inclusive Leadership
Bloomin’ Brands

Nominating Company

Bloomin Brands
Stephanie
Mendoza
Director of Franchise and Airport Development
California Pizza Kitchen

Nominating Company

California Pizza Kitchen
Pallavi
Michel
Senior Director of National Foodservice Sales Strategy
PepsiCo

Nominating Company

PepsiCo
Ashley
Miller
Assoc. Manager of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
YUM! Brands, Inc.

Nominating Company

YUM! Brands, Inc.
Renee
Miller
Director of Marketing
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.

Nominating Company

Restaurant Technologies
Larry
Monger
Manager, Distribution
ARCOP

Nominating Company

ARCOP
Abe
Monzon
Senior Director of Talent
Union Square Hospitality Group

Nominating Company

Union Square Hospitality Group
Shannon
Moser
Regional Manager
Snooze an A.M. Eatery

Nominating Company

Snooze an A.M. Eatery
Kenna
Murison
Senior Director of Sales, Chain Partnerships
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Hema
Narayanan
Co-founder and Executive Director
Hot and Cool Foundation

Nominating Company

Gala Captital and Altametrics
Tifarah
Pandy
Senior Manager, Supply Assurance
IPC Ð Independent Purchasing Cooperative

Nominating Company

IPC Ð Independent Purchasing Cooperative
Nimesh
Patel
Vice President Supply Chain and Operations Services
Boston’s Pizza Restaurants

Nominating Company

Boston Pizza Restaurants
Samantha
Paulo
Director of Category Management
Sysco Corporation

Nominating Company

Sysco Corporation
Jamie
Pearson
Vice President of Training and Human Resources
Ruby Tuesday

Nominating Company

Ruby Tuesday
Monique
Phillips
Director, Finance SSMG division
Sysco Corporation

Nominating Company

Sysco Corporation
Deirdre
Pickett
Senior Manager, Operations Ð Learning and Development
Applebee’s Ð Dine Brands

Nominating Company

Dine Brands
Dianne
Pinon
Senior Manager, Strategic Operations
IHOP

Nominating Company

Dine Brands
Ekundayo “Eku”
Platt
Front of House Manager
Founding Farmers Restaurant Group

Nominating Company

Founding Farmers Restaurant Group
Steven
Purvis
Director of Brand Marketing
Red Robin

Nominating Company

Red Robin International, Inc.
Sahil
Rahman
Co-Founder
RASA

Nominating Company

RASA
Veenita D.
Raj
Senior Counsel
Zaller Law Group PC

Nominating Company

Zaller Law Group PC
Alexandria “Lexi”
Redmond
Manager, Organizational Development
Dine Brands

Nominating Company

Dine Brands
Heather
Richiez
Sr. Director, Operations
Miller’s Ale House

Nominating Company

Miller’s Ale House
Julius
Ridgley
Senior Manager of Learning and Development
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Nominating Company

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
Christopher
Roberts
Manager of Corporate Training
Revel Systems

Nominating Company

Revel Systems
Ted
Robinson
Director of Client Success
DataDelivers

Nominating Company

DataDelivers, LLC.
Britnee
Rock
Senior Executive Search Consultant
The Elliot Group

Nominating Company

The Elliot Group
Gabe
Roman
Senior Director, Manufacturer Partnerships
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Vanetta
Roy
Founder
Eat My Biscuits Brunch Bar

Nominating Company

Surf’s Up
Ana
Salcedo
District Manager, Jamba
Sizzling Platter, LLC

Nominating Company

Sizzling Platter
Jenn
Saunders-Haynes
Director, Global Catering
SUBWAY

Nominating Company

SUBWAY
Julie
Schaffner
Senior Marketing Director
Boston’s Pizza Restaurants

Nominating Company

Boston Pizza Restaurants
Lauren
Seidenstein
Vice President of Customer Success/Account Management
PathSpot Technologies

Nominating Company

PathSpot Technologies
Brandon
Sellers
Vice President of Marketing
FranShares

Nominating Company

FranShares
Daniella
Senior
Chief Executive Officer
Colada Shop

Nominating Company

Gala Captital and Altametrics
Arielle
Shine
Director of Culinary and Beverage Strategy
Red Robin

Nominating Company

Red Robin International, Inc.
Charbel
Simon
Founder/CEO
Chowmetrics

Nominating Company

Chowmetrics
David
Smith
Director of Diversity Programs
International Franchise Association

Nominating Company

IFA
Leah
Smith
CMO Ð Brand & Growth Leader
Devour

Nominating Company

Devour
Kalani
Stephens
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Paytronix

Nominating Company

Paytronix
Beth
Stockmoe
Vice President Operations
MOOYAH Burgers Fries and Shakes

Nominating Company

MOOYAH Burgers Fries and Shakes
Tajuan
Stoker
Director of Well-Being
Henny Penny

Nominating Company

Henny Penny
Jasmine
Struble
Category Manager – Foodservice
Yesway

Nominating Company

Yesway
Paige
Sullivan
Vice President of Customer Success
Copia

Nominating Company

OPEN
MD
Tenner
Founder | Executive Chairman
Fourriere Hospitality Group

Nominating Company

Fourriere Hospitality Group
Tracey
Traille
Director, IT Strategy
Breakthru Beverage Group

Nominating Company

Breakthru Beverage Group
Mike
Valdes
Regional Vice President
First Watch Restaurants

Nominating Company

First Watch Restaurants
Federico
Valiente
Global Director of Marketing
Yum! Brands

Nominating Company

Yum! Brands
Lhens
Vilson
Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology & Digital
SUBWAY

Nominating Company

SUBWAY
Vivian
Wang
Founder and CEO
Landed

Nominating Company

California Pizza Kitchen
Greg
Wilkin
Account leader Ð YUM! Brands
Cargilll

Nominating Company

Cargilll
Christopher
Williams
National Account Manager
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.

Nominating Company

Restaurant Technologies
Cori
Williams
Chief Operating Officer
Devour

Nominating Company

Devour
Zach
Worden
Director of National Accounts
Georgia-Pacific

Nominating Company

Georgia-Pacific
Kyle
Yancey
Jersey Mike’s Franchisee
Opportunities Restaurant Group

Nominating Company

Jersey Mike’s
Ana
Zuniga
Director of Technology Operations
Domino’s Pizza

Nominating Company

Domino’s

We welcome you to nominate who you think is a diverse next-generation leadership talent in the foodservice and hospitality industry. If you have someone in mind who you would like to put forward.

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