Staff Directory
CRA staff is comprised of association and industry professionals dedicated to supporting Colorado's restaurant industry. With expertise in everything from political advocacy to membership benefits, CRA staff stands ready to assist you.
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.
First Job: Target
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
Nina Whyte
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
(303) 830-2972 ext. 124
Administrative support and special projects.
First Restaurant Job: Bresler's Ice Cream
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
Allie Geppert
Membership Services
3038302972 ext.
7209857151 mobile
Serves members in the Arvada, Wheat Ridge and the Northern Colorado region.
First Restaurant Job: Marble Slab Ice Creamery and Black-eyed Pea
Kris Higgins
Membership Services
(303) 830-2972 ext.
(303) 704-3677 mobile
Serves members in Centennial, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock and Colorado Springs and more.
First Restaurant Job: Peter Piper Pizza
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
Patty Reimann
Membership Services
(303) 830-2972 ext.
(303) 903-6265 mobile
Serves members from Sunnyside to Boulder and beyond.
First Job: Ace Hardware
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
Laura Shunk
Communication Director
(303) 830-2972 ext. 117
Public relations, marketing and communication activities for the Association and its Foundation.
First Restaurant Job: Chipotle
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
Programs and Sponsorship
SallyAnn Prier
Events and Sponsorship Manager
(303) 830-2972 ext. 147
(303) 483-3586 mobile
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
Mary Mino
President
(303) 830-2972 ext. 127
State Director of Colorado ProStart, Scholarship program, fundraising, mentoring and special events.
First Restaurant Job: McDonald's, Pueblo, CO
Shelby Bowen
Program Manager
(303) 830-2972 ext. 149
Coordinates activities associated with ProStart, and administers ServSafe.
First Restaurant Job: Danelly's Subs, Hudson, NH
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
Endorsed Providers
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