Our Board

Our Boards are made up of dedicated and experienced restaurant and hospitality leaders from across Connecticut who volunteer their time throughout the year in support of our mission.

Our Board members are a reflective cross-section of our industry - from single location owners to multi-location restaurant groups, franchisees, caterers, industry educators, and more. We work to ensure that our Boards are engaged, active, and representative of the diverse restaurant and hospitality landscape in our state.

CONNECTICUT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee
Chairman
Keith Beaulieu

The Main Pub
Treasurer
Phil Barnett
Hartford Restaurant Group
Immediate Past Chairman
Daniel Meiser
85th Day Food Community
Legislative Committee Chair (Restaurants)
Timothy Adams
J. Timothy's Taverne
Vice-Chairman
Scott Miller
DORO Restaurant Group
Legislative Committee Chair (Caterers/Private Events)
Doug Polistena
The Amber Room Colonnade
Secretary
Christina Fitzgerald

Geronimo Hospitality Co.

Directors at Large
Steven Abrams
Max Hospitality
AJ Aurrichio
Tanda Hospitality
Suzanne Cannon
Honorary
Bryce Hardy
The Charles & BAKE Market
Olivia Formica
Cappy Hospitality
Jason Guyot
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Jonathan Jennings
CT Wedding Group
Michael Marchetti
Marchetti Management Service
Emily Mingrone
Tavern on State | Fair Haven Oyster
Ryan O'Donnell
Pullman & Comley
Brian Phelps
Toad's Place
Don Stevens
CohnReznick
Matt Storch
Match | Match Burger Lobster
Stephen Tagliatela
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Bill Taibe
Kawa Ni
Luke Venner
Elm Restaurant
Helmar Wolf
Mill Restaurant Group

CONNECTICUT HOSPITALITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION  (CHEF)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee

Chairman
Ben Dubow

Forge City Works

Vice-Chairman
Daniel Meiser
85th Day Food Community

Directors at Large
Louise Albin
Café Louise
Tyler Anderson
Tanda Hospitality
Phil Barnett
Hartford Restaurant Group
Christopher Gentile
Gateway Community College
Jan Jones
University of New Haven
Scott Miller
DORO Restaurant Group
David Rutigliano
SBC Restaurant Group
Roshara Sanders
Culinary Institute of America