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Meet the Team

The staff of the CRA and CRF work hard every day to support and advance the foodservice and hospitality industry in Colorado.

We’re Ready to Help

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

Sonia Riggs

President & CEO
Colorado Restaurant Association

Click to call, ext. 113

Click to call *preferred

First restaurant job:

Chart House in Golden, CO

Devany McNeill

Devany McNeill

Vice President
Strategic Partnerships

Click to call, ext. 133

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Click to email

First restaurant job:

Jack in the Box in Denver, CO

Laura Shunk

Laura Shunk

President
Colorado Restaurant Foundation

Click to call, ext. 127

Click to email

First restaurant job:

Chipotle in Denver, CO

Mike Reed

Mike Reed

Controller

Click to call, ext. 122

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First restaurant job:

Elitch Gardens in Denver, CO

Membership

Jen Johnson

Jen Johnson

Business Development
& Engagement Director

Click to call, ext. 118

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First restaurant job:

Austin’s American Grill in Fort Collins, CO

Katie Nicholson

Katie Nicholson

Territory Manager

Click to call, ext. 150

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Click to email

First restaurant job:

Old 121 Brewhouse in Lakewood, CO

Emily Rickert

Membership Services
Representative

Click to call, ext. 123

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First restaurant job:

Bridgeman’s Ice Cream Shoppe in Rochester, MN

Casie Kolbeck

Office Administrator
& Accounting Assistant

Click to call, ext. 124

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Click to email

First restaurant job:

Chi Omega Association Kitchen in Berkeley, CA

Communication

Denise Mickelsen

Denise Mickelsen

Communication Director

Click to call, ext. 116

Click to call * preferred

Click to email

First restaurant job:

TJ’s Steak Hoagies in Buffalo, NY

Hadley Thomas

Hadley Thomas

Marketing Manager

Click to call, ext. 129

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Click to email

First restaurant job:

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe in Aurora, Colorado

Events and Sponsorship

Tori Steagall

Tori Steagall

Events & Sponsorship
Manager

Click to call, ext. 147

Click to call * preferred

Click to email

First restaurant job:

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, and Spirits in Cary, NC

Erika Curtis

Events & Sponsorship
Coordinator

Click to call, ext. 117

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Government Affairs

Rebekah Hernandez

Government Affairs Manager

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First restaurant job:

McDonald’s in Pueblo, CO

Colorado Restaurant Foundation

Stacy Griest

Stacy Griest

Programs Director

Click to call, ext. 149

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First restaurant job:

Cavalari’s Italian Restaurant in Aurora, CO

Lexi Nines

Programs Coordinator

Click to call, ext. 126

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First restaurant job:

Corner Bakery Cafe in Austin, TX

Mark Antonation

Mark Antonation

Programs & Grants
Administrator

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First restaurant job:

Panhandler’s Pizza in Fort Collins, CO

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