After a rigorous nomination process and enthusiastic social media voting, 35 leaders were selected for their exceptional contributions to brand growth, digital transformation and customer engagement.
Networld Media Group, the publisher of FastCasual, QSRWeb, Pizza Marketplace and Food Truck Operator, is thrilled to announce the 35 marketing powerhouses named to our exclusive “Top 35 Movers & Shakers: Marketing” list. These individuals represent the pinnacle of innovation, creativity and strategic brilliance within the restaurant industry.
When 30 becomes 35
After a rigorous nomination process and enthusiastic social media voting, the leaders were selected for their exceptional contributions to brand growth, digital transformation and customer engagement. When we first launched the nomination process earlier this year, we planned to choose the top 30 voter-getters, but 29-35 were within one vote of one another, which inspired us to add five slots honoring their groundbreaking campaigns and forward-thinking initiatives.
The winners’ parade
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary marketers at the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3 in Indianapolis, where they will be honored for their achievements during a Marketing Parade. Register here to attend the workshop, designed for marketers by marketers.
The Top 35 list includes:
- Tom Carr, chief marketing officer, Chicken Salad Chick.
- Margaret Carrera, chief development officer, The Halal Guys.
- Annica Conrad, chief brand officer, City Barbeque.
- Peter Counter, brand development manager, Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta.
- Carol DeNembo, chief marketing officer, Mountain Mike’s Pizza.
- Alec Dimmig, marketing manager, Cousins Subs.
- Dave Green, chief marketing officer, Zaza Cuban Comfort Food.
- Morgan Hendrix, PR & partnerships manager, Torchy’s Tacos.
- Myrna Hill-McGuire, marketing director, Giovanni’s Pizza.
- Molly Hitzeman, director of brand marketing and social media, Hi-Pointe Drive-In.
- Newton Hoang, VP, marketing, Kura Sushi USA.
- Natalie Johnson, marketing director, Rusty Taco.
- Stacey Kane, CMO, Multiple Emerging Brands.
- Andy Linke, senior director of marketing, Ziggi’s Coffee.
- Katie Love, VP of marketing, Sonny’s BBQ.
- Lauren Lumbley, VP marketing, BRIX Holdings.
- Zack Mathis, director of marketing, Azzip Pizza.
- Tonya McCoy, vice president of marketing, Angry Chickz.
- Kelsey McManemin, vice president of marketing, HTeaO.
- Emily Murphy, marketing director, Pasta di Guy.
- Abby Pastors, director of marketing, Craveworthy Brands.
- Brooke Perry, VP of marketing, Velvet Taco.
- Anne Pritz, chief marketing officer, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay.
- Kathryn Radtke, marketing director, Clean Plate Restaurants.
- Jeff Rinke, vice president of marketing and product development, Hungry Howie’s.
- Jenn Ruppert, vice president, marketing, Salad Collective.
- Eric Stepp, senior off-premise & catering manager, Bojangles.
- Kaitlin Stoehr, senior director of marketing, Krystal.
- Marita Swift, vice president, strategic growth, The Big Biscuit.
- Katie Thoms, vice president of marketing of the quick-service division, FAT Brands.
- Maria Trujillo, chief marketing officer, Cicis Pizza.
- Deborah Von Kutzleben, chief marketing officer, Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
- Julie Wade, senior director of marketing, Taziki’s.
- Monique Waldrop, chief marketing officer, 4Rivers Restaurant Group.
- James Walker, chief concept & culinary officer, Experiential Brands.
About Networld Media Group
Founded in 2000, Networld Media Group is a leading media communications company specializing in digital media, events and associations in the technology, restaurant, banking, and retail industries. It’s media brands include ATMmarketplace.com, DigitalSignageToday.com, FastCasual.com, KioskMarketplace.com, QSRweb.com, RetailCustomerExperience.com and RewardsThatMatter.com. Events under the Networld umbrella include the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit and Restaurant Catering Workshop.
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