The Healthcare Foodservice Leadership Council consists of senior management professionals who are creating new insights and collaborative best practices to drive the community forward.

Comprised of individuals representing self-operated healthcare facilities, including acute care and senior living, this council of segment leaders is focused on addressing critical issues impacting the healthcare community. Council members are working diligently to address key topics including changing nutritional needs for patients and staff, co-creating new menu ideas with suppliers, and finding solutions in hiring, training, and retaining talent.

Committee Members

First NameLast NameTitleCommittee PositionCompany
CharlieMcConnellVice President, Industry Insights, Education & ResearchCommittee AdministratorIFMA The Food Away from Home Association
MichaelVetroDirector of Culinary OperationsChairpersonSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital
MatthewTremblayDirector Of ProcurementFirst Vice ChairNorthbridge Companies
KevinSteffesDirector of Food and NutritionVice ChairCarle Hospital
JulieMeddlesDirector, Nutrition Services and Gift ShopsPast ChairOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
RobinAufdenkampeAssistant Vice President, System Nutrition ServicesMemberIntermountain Healthcare
EricaBlockSr Director, Food & Nutrition ServicesMemberRush University Medical Center
LeisaBryantExecutive Director, Food, Nutrition, & Patient Transportation ServicesMemberUT MD Anderson Cancer Center
RyanConklinDirector & Executive ChefMemberUNC Health Rex
RobertDarrahDirector of Dining OperationsMemberLegacy Retirement Communities
AmandaGoldmanSystem Vice President of Food and Nutrition ServicesMemberCommonSpirit Health
SethGrantDirector of Food and NutritionMemberDamar Services, Inc
DanHenroidRegional Hospitality DirectorMemberHumanGood
NazimKhanExecutive Chef Nutrition & Dining ServicesMemberBryan Medical Center
AmyKottermanSenior Executive Director of Integrated OperationsMemberUnited Church Homes
JamesMcGrodyDirector of Culinary ServicesMemberOrlando Health
AngelaOneillDirector Nutrition ServicesMemberHunterdon Medical Center
DavidReevesSystem Director of Food and Nutrition ServicesMemberLee Health
GinaSadowskiDirector; Food & Nutrition ServicesMemberUW Medicine
TimothySchoonmakerSenior Manager, Culinary StrategyMemberAdventHealth
ToniWatkinsSystem Food Nutrition & Environmental Service DirectorMemberRiverside Health System

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