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](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sonia-Riggs-1-CROPPED-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled-e1670872505290.jpg)
Sonia Riggs
President & CEO
Colorado Restaurant Association
![Devany McNeill](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Devany-McNeill-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled.jpg)
Devany McNeill
Vice President
Strategic Partnerships
![Laura Shunk](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Laura-Shunk-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled.jpg)
Laura Shunk
President
Colorado Restaurant Foundation
![Mike Reed](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Mike-Reed-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled.jpg)
Mike Reed
Controller
Membership
![Jen Johnson](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jen-Johnson-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled-e1670872455959.jpg)
Jen Johnson
Business Development
& Engagement Director
![Katie Nicholson](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Katie-Nicholson-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled.jpg)
Katie Nicholson
Territory Manager
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Emily Rickert
Membership Services
Representative
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Casie Kolbeck
Office Administrator
& Accounting Assistant
Communication
![Denise Mickelsen](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Denise-Mickelsen-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled.jpg)
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](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1708008552058.png)
Hadley Thomas
Marketing Manager
Events and Sponsorship
![Tori Steagall](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Tori-Steagall-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled-e1670874476100.jpg)
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
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Rebekah Hernandez
Government Affairs Manager
Colorado Restaurant Foundation
![Stacy Griest](https://corestaurant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Stacy-Griest-1-square-From-the-Hip-Photo-scaled-e1670874489455.jpg)
Stacy Griest
Programs Director
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Lexi Nines
Programs Coordinator