The CRA & CRF team is composed of association and industry professionals who are wholly dedicated to supporting Colorado’s restaurant community through advocacy, member resources, communication, and, quite often (and with great pleasure), dining in Centennial State restaurants.
Reach out any time at info@corestaurant.org or get in touch with a specific member of the team through the information below.
Executive Team
Sonia Riggs
President & CEO
Colorado Restaurant Association
Devany McNeill
Vice President
Strategic Partnerships
Laura Shunk
President
Colorado Restaurant Foundation
Mike Reed
Controller
Membership
Jen Johnson
Business Development
& Engagement Director
Katie Nicholson
Territory Manager
Emily Rickert
Membership Services
Representative
Casie Kolbeck
Office Administrator
& Accounting Assistant
Communication
Denise Mickelsen
Communication Director
Click to call, ext. 116
Click to call * preferred
First restaurant job:
TJ’s Steak Hoagies in Buffalo, NY
Hadley Thomas
Marketing Manager
Events and Sponsorship
Tori Steagall
Events & Sponsorship
Manager
Click to call, ext. 147
Click to call * preferred
First restaurant job:
Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, and Spirits in Cary, NC
Government Affairs
Colin Larson
Government Affairs Director
Rebekah Hernandez
Government Affairs Manager
Colorado Restaurant Foundation
Stacy Griest
Programs Director
Lexi Nines
Programs Coordinator
Mark Antonation
Programs & Grants
Administrator