2024 Silver Plate Class 

Grocery, Convenience, & Specialty Retail:

• Jen and Jon Corto, Owners and Founders, Buffalo Strive | Nominated by Nestlé Professional

Travel & Leisure:

• Roz Mallet, CEO & President, PhaseNext Hospitality | Nominated by Ecolab

Business & Industry/Foodservice Management:

• Damian Monticello, Director, Enterprise Hospitality and Event Services, GuideWell | Nominated by PepsiCo

Healthcare:

• David Reeves, System Director, Food and Nutrition Services, Lee Health | Nominated by PepsiCo

Independent Restaurant / Multi-Concept:

• Melvin Rodrigue, President, Galatoire's Restaurant | Nominated by Ecolab

Colleges & Universities:

• Kirk Rodriguez, Senior Director of Hospitality Services and the Student Union & Activities, Texas Tech | Nominated by Ecolab, Tyson, and US Foods

Elementary & Secondary Schools:

• Aaron Smith, Director of Culinary Services, Seattle Public Schools | Nominated by Tyson

Chain Full Service:

• Chris Tomasso, President & CEO, First Watch Restaurant Group | Nominated by Ecolab, Rich Products Corporation, and Royal Cup Coffee & Tea