The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management recognized 20 up-and-coming foodservice professionals with its 2022-23 Rising Stars recognition.
In recognition of their outstanding work, the following individuals were recognized as SHFM Rising Stars:
SHFM 2022-23 Rising Star Class
- Bobbi Capps, Aramark
- Brittany Drennen-Collins, PepsiCo
- Rebecca Funk, Parkhurst Dining
- Samantha Gambino, Aramark
- Lauren Ginn, ISS Guckenheimer
- Hannah Guy, Middleby
- Joshua Kohn, JLL/Amazon
- Kerri Kolzow, 365 Retail Markets
- Chase Leonard, Guest Services
- Natalia Lopresti, Jane Street Capital
- Kelly Meadows, Lavazza Group
- Carolina Mendez, Flik Hospitality/World Bank
- Michael Moore, Restaurantware
- Alexander Olesen, Babylon Micro-Farms
- Nicole Perez, Impossible Foods
- Ricky Postiglione, Compass Group
- Lauren Scharfing, Flik Hospitality/Capital One
- Bradley Silverstein, Solato USA
- Giuliette Trentacosti, Cater to You Food Service
- Jessica Zucker, Eurest/Compass Group
Additionally, SHFM named the 4 members of its 2022-23 class of the Julie Flik Rising Star Continuation Program. This program honors the memory of SHFM Past President Julie Flik and allows those who have timed out of the organization’s Rising Star program to continue their involvement in SHFM. Qualifications include participation as a Rising Star for three consecutive years and still being a Young Professional, 39 and younger. The following individuals were named to Julie Flik Rising Star Continuation Class:
- Jenna Calhoun, Sundae Tucker
- Michael DiNuzzo, Google
- Justin Drew, NEXDINE HOSPITALITY
- Corey Silverstein, Foodworks
