Staff Directory
CRA staff is comprised of association and industry professionals dedicated to supporting Colorado's restaurant industry through advocacy, member resources, and eating in restaurants. Often. Reach out, we're ready to help. You can send a general email to info@corestaurant.org or click on a picture below.
Executive Staff
Sonia Riggs
President and CEO
(303) 830-2972 ext. 113
Lobbying and government affairs activities, board relations, staff administration, and overall association management. For a faster response, please call.
First Restaurant Job: Chart House, Golden, CO
Finance and Operations
Michael Reed
Controller
(303) 830-2972 ext. 122
Accounting, budgeting, financial services and HR oversight.
First Restaurant Job: Elitch Gardens Theme Park Food-service
Emily Ewing
Office Manager and Executive Assistant
(303) 830-2972 ext. 110
General office management, facilities management and accounting/executive assistance.
First Restaurant Job: A&W Restaurant
Membership
Devany McNeill
VP Strategic Partnerships
(303) 830-2972 ext. 133
(303) 717-0939 mobile
Responsible for member satisfaction and strategic partnerships benefiting all of our members.
First Restaurant Job: Jack in the Box, Denver, CO
Molly Mulderrig
Sr. Membership Manager
(303) 830-2972 ext. 118
(203) 940-1515 mobile
Serves members in the Denver Metro Area and beyond.
First Restaurant Job: Pasta Jay's, Boulder, CO
Emily Rickert
Membership Services Representative
(303) 830-2972 ext. 123
Member inquiries and support.
First Restaurant Job: Bridgeman's Ice Cream Shoppe, MN
Communication & Public Relations
Denise Mickelsen
Communication Director
303-830-2972 ext. 116
Public relations, marketing and communication activities for the Association and its Foundation.
Erin Dewey
Communication & Membership Coordinator
303-830-2972 ext. 129
Communication, membership & chapter support.
First Restaurant Job: Barcelona Wine Bar
Government Affairs
Nick Hoover
Manager of Government Affairs
(303) 830-2972 ext. 119
State and local government affairs activities. Provides help with regulatory, code, and enforcement questions.
First Restaurant Job: Anton's Steakhouse, MN
Mollie Steinemann
Manager of Local Government Affairs
(303) 830-2972 ext. 115
Local and state government affairs activities.
First Restaurant Job: Hickory House Ribs, Parker, CO.
Programs and Sponsorship
SallyAnn Prier
Events and Sponsorship Manager
(303) 830-2972 ext. 147
Build and enhance Annual Conference and the sponsorship program, and support event strategy.
First Restaurant Job: Walt's Roast Beef, N. Kingstown, RI
Colorado Restaurant Foundation
Laura Shunk
President
(303) 830-2972 ext. 147
State Director of Colorado ProStart, scholarship programs, employee & restaurant financial help, fundraising, mentoring and special events.
First Restaurant Job: Chipotle
Paula Thomas
Program Manager
(303) 830-2972 ext. 149
Coordinates activities associated with ProStart and administers ServSafe.
First Restaurant Job: Deno’s Mountain Bistro, Winter Park
Courtney Baylie
Grant & Scholarship Coordinator
(303) 830-2972 ext. 151
Administering grant requirements for CRF and ProStart, and administers ServSafe.
First Restaurant Job: Trail Dust Steak House, CO
Mark Antonation
Communication Manager
303-830-2972 ext.
Public relations, marketing and communication activities for the Colorado Restaurant Foundation.
First Restaurant Job: Panhandler's Pizza
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