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Contributors

Jim Rand

Jim Rand | Catering Practice Leader | ezCater
Jim Rand brings over 40 years of restaurant-industry experience to ezCater as Catering Practice Leader. Prior to joining the company, Jim was vice president of off-premises dining at P.F. Chang's. From 2007 to 2016, he was vice president of catering...

John Cohen

Founder and President, Total Party Planner
John spent his entire childhood growing up in his family catering business in Buffalo, New York. Side by side with Mom and Dad, John helped execute any type of event from 10 people to 1,000 people. He often brags that he was the only 8 year old boy...

John Reed

Owner, Custom Culinary Solutions, Chicago, IL
John Reed is a professional chef with over 30 years’ experience. He is the owner of Customized Culinary Solutions, a culinary consulting firm located in the Chicago Northshore area. He works with restaurant, catering, and foodservice companies to...

Jon Wool

President and Owner, JHW Hospitality Consulting
Jon Wool is the president and owner of JHW Hospitality Consulting and is part of the Catersource Consulting Unit (CCU). He can be reached at [email protected]. He is also part of the Catersource Consulting Unit (CCU).

Jordan Kentris

Owner, A Good Day
Jordan Kentris is the founder and owner of A Good Day (agooddayinc.com), a boutique design firm that creates one-of-a-kind stationery, establishing unique brands for each and every event. He was recently recognized by BizBash as one of the Most...

Joseph Ricci

President and CEO, TRSA,org
Joseph Ricci is the president and CEO of the non-profit TRSA.org, an international organization representing companies that supply laundered garments, uniforms, linens, floor mats, towels, and other products necessary for businesses to operate safe...

Joseph Veneman

Owner/Founder | StaffMate Online

Julianne Smith

Founder, The Garter Girl
Julianne Smith is the founder of The Garter Girl, an internationally recognized wedding brand whose stylish and modern heirlooms have been loved and shared by brides, families and media influencers alike. Seen on the Today Show, Brides Magazine, The...

Julie Kendrick

Julie Kendrick is a Minneapolis, MN food writer with a love for learning. Visit her at kendrickworks.com.

Julie Novack

Julie Novack is the founder and CEO of PartySlate, a photo-rich platform that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event professionals and venues across the country. She is the International Director of Marketing and...