Our Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Rebecca Taraborelli, Rasta Pasta, Co-President
Jenny Sherman, Odyssey Gastropub & Nacho Matrix, Co-President
Karrie Williams, Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium, Vice President
Ben Word, Ben E Keith Foods, Secretary
Mallory Cullen, US Foods, Treasurer
Board of Directors
Nicholas Albert, Phantom Canyon
Liz Blakeley, Uva Wine Bar
Travis Blaney, SSA Group @USOPM
Robert Brunet, Momma Pearl’s Cajun Kitchen
Greg Howard, Patty Jewett Bar & Grill
Jess Johnson, Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Steve Kanatzar, The Airplane Restaurant
Nina Lee, 503W
Zach Shultz, Western Paper/Imperial Dade
Mark Stanley, Culver’s of Colorado Springs
Merle Taylor, Picnic Basket Catering Collective
Meagan Thomas, Springs Native Creative
Randee Van Ness, Skills Academy Vocational Center
Felipe Valasquez, Felipe’s 109
James Wieker, Ascent Beverage
PPRA Consultants
Lauren Ripko, Taste of Pikes Peak Event Production, Studio Q Events
Ashley Perry, Executive Leadership Consultant, AMP’d Development
Directors Emeritus
Dave Brackett
Anthony “Tony” Leahy
Mike Nemeth
Franco Pisani, Paravicini’s Italian Bistro/Sopra/Andiamo Catering
