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
