The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized 18 members of the foodservice community with its 2019-2020 Rising Stars award, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of young professionals.
The 2019-2020 Class of SHFM Rising Stars
- Amy Bendekovits, Unidine Corporation
- Amanda Beni, HMG Plus
- Jenna Calhoun, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA
- Alex Carow, Aramark
- Chelsi Carter, Aramark
- Eric Cooley, PepsiCo
- Meghan Daro, The Middleby Corporation
- Katie DeSimone, Compass Group
- Michael DiNuzzo, New York University
- Justin Drew, Unidine Corporation
- Leah Gayowski, Compass Group/Eurest
- Michael Menchaca, Aramark
- Danielle Pedersen, Briggo
- Erica Randgaard, Aramark
- Michael Shapiro, Restaurant Associates
- Corey Silverstein, Flik Hospitality Group
- Rachel Telschow, Sodexo
- Brisbane Vaillancourt, Lifeworks/Aramark
