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
Program Head & Associate Professor: Culinary Arts, Tourism, & Hospitality; School of Business;
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