The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management introduced its updated board of directors, including Rob Gebhardt of JLL as its president.
Damian Monticello, FMP, CMP, director, enterprise hospitality and events services for GuideWell. Monticello now serves as SHFM’s immediate past president.
Gebhardt has more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience that includes such operator segments as B&I, healthcare, restaurants and clubs. Gebhardt took office in December during SHFM’s conference replacingThe remaining SHFM officers include:
- President-Elect: Sharon Eliatamby, World Bank Group
- Treasurer: Raquel Weiss Fusco, elite | studio e
- SHFM Foundation Chair: Jeanine Cosgrove-Albert, At Your Service Staffing
- Senior Supplier: Ralph Bianculli, Emerald Brand
The following members will serve as directors on the SHFM board:
- Eric Cooley, PepsiCo
- Gary Crompton, Aramark
- Katie DeSimone, Compass Group
- Joe Dnistrian, CBRE
- Joe Ganci, North America Sodexo
- Kenneth Ivory, Genuine Foods
- Helene Kennan, Guckenheimer Powered by ISS
- Bob Kloeckner, Vivreau Advance Water Systems
- Kristine Mosley, Koch Industries
- Rick Postiglione, Compass Group, USA
- Doug Rogers, New York Life Insurance Company
In addition, Justin Drew of NexDine Hospitality serves as the Young Professional Board Advisor.