01.27.2023 - The five operator councils (FLCs) – consisting of 150+ operator individuals – represent the major segments of foodservice: Elementary & Secondary Schools, College & University, Business & Industry, Healthcare, and Restaurants.
FLCs share insights, business best practices, and important issues facing their segments with one another and IFMA members. The councils work collaboratively to suggest solutions to shared challenges. They advise IFMA and our manufacturing members on how best to serve them through webinar conversations, projects, and presentations at IFMA events. FLC leaders are also called upon to consult with the IFMA staff and board on major topics.
2023 FLC Leadership
Schools, K-12:
Chair: Jessica Shelly, Cincinnati Public Schools
Vice Chair: Whitney Ellersick, Portland Public Schools
Second Vice Chair: Alyssia Wright, Fulton County School Nutrition Program
Past Chairs: Spencer Taylor, Metro Nashville Public Schools; and Bertrand Weber, Minneapolis Public Schools
Colleges & Universities:
Chair: Van Sullivan, Stony Brook University
Vice Chair: Peter Testory, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Second Vice Chair: Betsy Helgesen, University of Minnesota Duluth
Past Chairs: Jill Horst, UC Santa Barbara; and Ken Toong, UMass Amherst
Business & Industry:
Chair: Kristine Cotton, JLL
Vice Chair: Anna Bohbot, LinkedIn
Second Vice Chair: Dan Cramer, CBRE@Credit Suisse
Past Chairs: Sharon Eliatamby, The World Bank Group; and Damian Monticello, GuideWell
Healthcare:
Chair: Tim Schoonmaker, Centra Health
Vice Chair: Michael Vetro, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Second Vice Chair: Tina Banning, Letting Health
Past Chairs: Julie Meddles, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center; and Martha Rardin, Hendricks Regional Health
Restaurants:
Chair: Jeff Chandler, hopdoddy
Vice Chair: Tom Hannon, Sky Co-op
Second Vice Chair: Aaron Weedy, Ledo Pizza System
Past Chairs: Louis Basile, Wildflower; and Bill Hancox, Pieology Restaurant Div.
IFMA is proud to work with these dedicated industry leaders and all the members of our FLCs. We look forward to a productive and enlightening 2023!
