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
Colorado Restaurant Association
Membership

Jen Johnson
Business Development
& Engagement Manager

Katie Nicholson
Territory
Manager

Heather Haigh
Territory
Manager
First restaurant job:
The Cleveland Café, Loveland CO

Emily Rickert
Membership Services
Representative

Casie Kolbeck
Office Administrator
& Accounting Assistant
Communication

Denise Mickelsen
Communication
Director
(303) 830-2972, ext. 116
(646) 373-5005 * preferred
First restaurant job:
TJ’s Steak Hoagies in Buffalo, NY

Erin Dewey
Marketing
Manager

Mark Antonation
Communication
Manager
Events and Sponsorship

Tori Steagall
Events and Sponsorship
Coordinator
(303) 830-2972, ext. 147
(919) 995-4299 * preferred
First restaurant job:
Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, and Spirits in Cary, NC
Government Affairs

Colin Larson
Director of
Government Affairs
(303) 830-2972, ext. 110
First restaurant job:
Sonic in Ken Caryl, CO
Colorado Restaurant Foundation

Stacy Griest
Programs Director

Lexi Nines
Programs Coordinator