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2025 Accelerators

Prosper Forum

2025 Prosper Accelerators celebrating the benefits of inclusivity in creating positive energy and growth in the industry.

The Prosper Accelerator Program is the Signature Initiative of Prosper Company, uniting leaders in the foodservice and hospitality industry to elevate leadership talent by fostering authentic relationships and creating advancement opportunities. This 24-month program, selected by transformational leaders in the industry, accelerates the leadership journey of next-generation senior talent.

The first, second and third cohorts have been fully activated in 2023, 2024 and 2025, with the forth cohort already underway for 2026. As of Q3 2025, Prosper Company is 35% of the way to its goal of advancing 1,000 Accelerators over the next 10 years, driving greater representation and access, and creating a more inclusive and robust industry. For more information, visit www.prosperforum.com.
Andrea
Anderson
National Chain Account Manager
Hormel Foods

Nominating Company

Hormel Foods
Jose
Ayala
Sr. Director of Ops Support & New Products
Dave’s Hot Chicken

Nominating Company

Dave’s Hot Chicken
Whitney
Ball
Director, Growth Strategy
Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

Nominating Company

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
Jeffrey
Bassell
Integrated Planning Manager
Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC)

Nominating Company

Independent Purchasing Cooperative
Lindsay
Bellitti
Product Marketing Manager
Paytronix, an Access Company

Nominating Company

Paytronix, an Access Company
Alex
Berber
Sr. Director of Sales
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC

Nominating Company

C.H. Guenther & Son LLC
Dan
Bergen
Senior Director of Finance, Accounting & Analytics
Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC

Nominating Company

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC
Reilly
Berk
President & CEO
Berk Enterprises

Nominating Company

Berk Enterprises
Dylan
Bitticks
Director of Training
Dave’s Hot Chicken

Nominating Company

Dave’s Hot Chicken
Raymond
Blanchette
Director of Finance
Sugarloaf Holdings

Nominating Company

Sugarloaf Holdings, LLC
Kerry
Britton
Sr. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Shake Shack

Nominating Company

Shake Shack
Shannon
Brooks
Vice President of Business Development
Consolidated Concepts

Nominating Company

Buyers Edge Platform
Michelle
Brossia
Director of Sales – Convenience Store Channel
J&J Snack Foods Corp

Nominating Company

J&J Snack Foods Corp
Alexandra
Brown
Manager, Regional Mid-Market
Toast, Inc.

Nominating Company

Toast, Inc.
Kamyra
Capehart
Director, National Accounts On Premise
Breakthru Beverage Group

Nominating Company

Breakthru Beverage Group
Josh
Cardinal
Strategic National Accounts Manager
Mars Corporation

Nominating Company

Mars Corporation
Jenna
Carpenter
Senior Director of Brand Strategy
FLIK Hospitality Group, Compass Group

Nominating Company

Compass Group
Omar
Cham
Sr Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Pietra
Cheaney
Franchisee
Main Squeeze Juice Co.

Nominating Company

Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Zack
Cheaney
VP of Operations and Franchise Owner
Main Squeeze Juice Co.

Nominating Company

Main Squeeze Juice Co.
June
Chen
Sr. Customer Marketing Manager
Brown-Forman

Nominating Company

Brown-Forman
David
Cheng
Public Relations Manager
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.

Nominating Company

Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Tati
Chermayeff
Chief of Staff
Cut+Dry

Nominating Company

Cut+Dry
Mackenzie
Childs
Director, Strategic Supply Chain Partner
Restaurant Partners Procurement

Nominating Company

Restaurant Partners Procurement
Phillip
Choi
Director of Operations, Change Management
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Denina
Coakley
Sr. Manager, Talent, Learning & Development
Subway

Nominating Company

Subway
Nancy
Combs
SVP, Calendar and Culinary Innovation
Shake Shack

Nominating Company

Shake Shack
Pat
Cormany
Senior Manager, Restaurant Technology
Point B

Nominating Company

Point B
Dawn
Croy
Director of Foodservice National Accounts
Georgia Pacific LLC

Nominating Company

Georgia-Pacific LLC
Neal
Dahya
CEO
Fosters Freeze, Yogurtini/U-Swirl, andGreat Wraps/GW Gyro & Wings

Nominating Company

Fosters Freeze, Yogurtini/U-Swirl, andGreat Wraps/GW Gyro & Wings
Austin
Daniels
National Accounts Manager, Commercial Foodservice
Mars Corporation

Nominating Company

Mars Corporation
Johanna
Deras
Associate Manager, People and Culture

Nominating Company

Yum! Brands / Habit Burger Grill
Dave
Dodson
Vice President Internal Communications & Field Marketing
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Nominating Company

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Lindsey
Durie
Manager, Chain Management
McLane Company, Inc.

Nominating Company

McLane Company, Inc.
John
Edmonds
Director, Master Franchise Transformation
Subway

Nominating Company

Subway
Dana
Eldridge
Vice President, Global Ops Support
Sugarloaf Holdings, LLC/TGI Fridays

Nominating Company

Sugarloaf Holdings, LLC
Joe
Evans
Chief Marketing Officer
Arctic Circle Restaurants, Inc.

Nominating Company

Arctic Circle Restaurants, Inc.
Shannon
Ferguson
Director of Operations Services
FuzzyÕs Taco Shop

Nominating Company

Dine Brands Global
Kira
Ford
Senior Associate Broker
Baum Realty Group

Nominating Company

Baum Realty Group
Shayla
Frechette
Director of Strategic Growth and Partnerships
River Health

Nominating Company

River Health
Anna
Fuhrman
Corporate Controller
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Nominating Company

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Mac
Gainor
CTO
TipHaus Inc.

Nominating Company

TipHaus Inc.
Filinto J
Galban
Regional Vice President Airport Ops
Areas USA

Nominating Company

Gorum-Carolan Consultants
Edwin
Garcia
Senior Manager, Global Payments Technology
Subway

Nominating Company

Subway
Michelle
Glazik
Director of Manufacturer Partnerships
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Christina Rivera
Glennon
Director of Culture and Inclusivity
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Nominating Company

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Stef
Gonzalez
Executive Creative Director
Norton Creative

Nominating Company

Norton Creative
Michelle
Green
Vice President of Sales – North America
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic

Nominating Company

Lyre’s Non Alcoholic
Noomi
Grootens
External Communications Director
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Sarah
Han
Director, Marketing
ApplebeeÕs Grill + Bar

Nominating Company

Dine Brands Global
Srishti
Handa
Director of Marketing
Dave’s Hot Chicken

Nominating Company

Dave’s Hot Chicken
Patrick
Hannan
Team Director, Restaurant Operation
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Nominating Company

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Afeisha
Harrison
Director of Business Development
Compass Group

Nominating Company

Compass Group
Joe
Hefley
Business Resource Manager
Shamrock Foods Company

Nominating Company

Shamrock Foods Company
Nicholetta
Heliotis
Director, Chain Partnerships
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Eric
Henley
Commercial National Business Accounts
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS¨

Nominating Company

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS¨
Steve
Hooper
President of Partnerships & Business Development
TipHaus Inc.

Nominating Company

TipHaus Inc.
Angie
Huff
Vice President of Human Resources
Specialty Restaurants Corporation

Nominating Company

Specialty Restaurants Corporation
Shannon
Iverson
Vice President, Development
Taco John’s International, Inc.

Nominating Company

Taco John’s International, Inc.
Anooshae
Janmohammad
Sr. Manager, Operations Standards & Guest Experience, Firehouse Subs, US & C
Restaurant Brands International

Nominating Company

Restaurant Brands International
Kaitlin
Jennings
Senior Director, Customer Partnerships
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Blake
Johnson
Senior Director of Brand Marketing
CEC Entertainment / Chuck E. Cheese

Nominating Company

CEC Entertainment / Chuck E. Cheese
Kayla
Johnson
Senior People & Culture Business Partner
KFC

Nominating Company

YUM! Brands, Inc.
Matt
Johnson
Regional Director of Operations
Noodles & Company

Nominating Company

Noodles & Company
Briana
Jurado
VP, Beverage Programs
Botrista Beverages

Nominating Company

Botrista Beverages
Sam
Kachidza
Senior Manager of Site Acquisition
Wawa, Inc.

Nominating Company

Wawa, Inc.
Leanna
Klingensmith
Category Manager – Beer, Wine, & Spirits
Yesway

Nominating Company

Yesway
Natalie
Kudrle
Business Development Manager
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.

Nominating Company

Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Zach
Latham
Director of Partnership Development
PepsiCo Away From Home

Nominating Company

PepsiCo
Racheal
Lute
Regional Director of Operations – Northeast
Noodles & Company

Nominating Company

Noodles & Company
Bronze
Major
Sr. Director, Brand Marketing
Carrabbas

Nominating Company

BloominÕ Brands
Dorothy
Malone
Joint Venture Partner
Bloomin Brands, Inc.

Nominating Company

Bloomin Brands, Inc.
Johnas
Maurice
Director of Operations
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Megan
McCartney
Director of Sales – Global Accounts
PepsiCo

Nominating Company

PepsiCo
David
McNeil
Lead Product Development Manager
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS¨

Nominating Company

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS¨
Nico
Miller
Marketing
SignalFlare.ai

Nominating Company

SignalFlare.ai
Andrea
Montalvan
Sr Manager, Menu Strategy & Innovation
Subway

Nominating Company

Subway
Damian
Monticello
Director, Enterprise Hospitality and Event Services
GuideWell

Nominating Company

GuideWell
Lynne
Monticello
VP and GM, Global EcoSure
Ecolab

Nominating Company
Carolina
Morabito
VP, Operations & Finance
DataDelivers

Nominating Company

DataDelivers
Kelly
Moran
Restaurant Ops Engineer, Lead Consultant
Service Physics

Nominating Company

Service Physics
Jamar
Myers
Account Executive, OP National Chains CDOP
GALLO

Nominating Company

E.&J. Gallo Winery
Marlin
Ness
Senior Director, Brand Standards & Product Commercialization
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Emily
Newman
Executive Director, Strategic Accounts
Invisible Technologies

Nominating Company

Invisible Technologies
Adnana
Nudson
Team Director, Restaurant Operations
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Nominating Company

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chris
Ogboke
CEO
Squeez, Inc

Nominating Company

Squeez, Inc
Shara
Orem
Sr Director, Community Engagement
Datassential

Nominating Company

Datassential
Lily
Otu
DEI Manager
ezCater

Nominating Company

ezCater
Pam
Parham
Director of Franchise Relations
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Nominating Company

Gala Capital Partners
Rick
Petralia
Director, Menu Strategy & Innovation
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Nominating Company

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Lorena
Ponce Reyes
Restaurant Manager
Founding Farmers Restaurant Group

Nominating Company

Founding Farmers Restaurant Group
Carrie
Poulsom
Director of Non-Tradional
Wow Bao

Nominating Company

Wow Bao
Denny
Puig
Manager, Information & Data Services Delivery
Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC)

Nominating Company

Independent Purchasing Cooperative
Ian
Purcell
Senior Director of Client Experience
BarTrack

Nominating Company

BarTrack
Chris
Raleigh
Managing Partner
Serendipity Capital Holdings LLC

Nominating Company

Creed Unco
Sopheia
Richards-Thomas
Team Director, Restaurant Operations
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Nominating Company

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Jocelyn
Rodgers
Director of Brand Partnerships
Berk Enterprises

Nominating Company

Berk Enterprises + Botrista Beverages
Kenny
Rose
Founder & CEO
FranShares

Nominating Company

FranShares
Stephen
Salazar
Sr. Director of Sales – National Accounts
PepsiCo

Nominating Company

PepsiCo
Cindy
Savich
Director, Franchise Development
Wingstop Restaurants Inc.

Nominating Company

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
Ibrahim
Sayyad
Team Director, Restaurant Operations
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Nominating Company

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Daniel
Seda
Division Sales Director
Breakthru Beverage Group

Nominating Company

Breakthru Beverage Group
Dave
Serafica
Director, L&I Business Development
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS¨

Nominating Company

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS¨
Claire
Simpson
Senior Director, People Operations
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Nominating Company

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Joshua
Sims
Head of Marketing
Big Chicken

Nominating Company

Big Chicken
David M.
Smith
Senior Brand Manager, International Marketing
Papa Johns

Nominating Company

Papa Johns
Dana
Southard
Senior Director, Global Partner Account
Cargill Incorporated

Nominating Company

Cargill Incorporated
Kim
Stahl
Director, Accounting
Bloomin Brands, Inc.

Nominating Company

Bloomin Brands, Inc.
Matthew
Stark
National Account Manager – Business Development
J&J Snack Foods – Dippin’ Dots

Nominating Company

J&J Snack Foods Corp
Brad
Stephens
Branch Sales Manager
Shamrock Foods Company

Nominating Company

Shamrock Foods Company
LeAnne
Stine
Vice President of Franchise & Alternative Platforms
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Nominating Company

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Alayna
Sullivan
Senior Director, Corporate Communications + Brand Marketing
Olo

Nominating Company

Olo
Michelle
Tang
Senior Counsel
Dine Brands Global

Nominating Company

Dine Brands Global
Ali
Templin
Enterprise Partnerships Leader
DoorDash

Nominating Company

DoorDash
Cathon
Threat
Vice President, Sales, Foodservice Business Unit
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC

Nominating Company

C.H. Guenther & Son LLC
Jasmine
Thurston
Agency Director
Wisdom Senior Care

Nominating Company

International Franchise Association
Ashley
Trim
Senior Manager Customer Experience
Parts Town

Nominating Company

Parts Town
Justin
Triplett
President & CEO
MBC Concessions, Inc.

Nominating Company

Gala Capital Partners
Lisa
Tu
Director, Consumer Insights
IHOP

Nominating Company

Dine Brands Global
Amy
Valentine
Director of Customer Success
Black Box Intelligence

Nominating Company

Black Box Intelligence
Lea
Walters
Vice President | National Business Development | Travel, Entertainment & Retail
Sysco Corporation

Nominating Company

Sysco Corporation
Angie
Wiselogel
SVP Business Development
The Middleby Corporation

Nominating Company

The Middleby Corporation
Meredith
Yerkes
Director of National Sales & Partnerships
DSA Signage

Nominating Company

DSA Signage
Cynthia
Zhang
Sr. Vice President, Global Marketing & Product Strategy
Henny Penny Corporation

Nominating Company

Henny Penny Corporation
Julie
Zisfein
Vice President, Global Licensing
Shake Shack

Nominating Company

Shake Shack

We welcome you to nominate who you think is a 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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