Welcome to
Innovation Escape!
NOVEMBER 7-8, 2016
The Ritz-Carlton
Amelia Island
FSMA
Innovation
Escape
A Culinary
Showcase
Presenting
Fresh Ideas
Thanks for
Sharing Your
Innovation!
Bridgford Foods
Cholula Food Company
Custom Culinary
David’s Cookies
Dole Food Company
Hershey’s Food Service
Ken’s Foods
Lyons Magnus
Major Products Company
Maple Leaf Foods
Perdue Farms
Pilgrim’s Pride
Southeastern Mills
Treehouse Foods
Vie de France
Many thanks to our members for
their assistance in coordinating
this event! We couldn’t have
done it without you!
Acosta Foodservice
KeyImpact Sales & Systems
Lyons Magnus
Food Sales East
Please wear your
badge to ALL
Innovation Escape
events.
INNOVATION STATION
A Cooking Studio
SCHEDULE
Visit us in the Ritz Carlton’s Eight Sports Lounge
to experience cooking demonstrations featuring
endless creative ideas presented by our
participating manufacturers.
Fun prizes will be randomly awarded at several
of the cooking demonstrations. Must be present
to win! The more you attend, the better your
chance of winning!
11:30am
12:00pm
1:30pm
2:15pm
3:00pm
3:45pm
4:30pm
Pilgrim’s Pride
Ken’s Foods
Custom Culinary
Perdue Farms
Lyons Magnus
Cholula Food Company
Dole Food Company
PASSPORT
Every Operator will receive an
Innovation Escape Culinary Passport at
registration. Visit each manufacturer
and receive a sticker for your passport.
Bring your completed passport to our
‘Dinner Under the Stars’ to be eligible
for unique prizes including a bottle of
Dom Perignon for one lucky winner
and a Conference gift that will be
enjoyed for years to come!
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
8:30am
Talbot Ballroom Foyer
Orientation & Prep Kitchens Tour
for Manufacturers & Agencies only
A tour of our assigned kitchen facilities and a better
understanding of the flow of the program for the next
two days.
10:00am - 1:00pm
Talbot Ballroom Registration Desk
Registration & Information Center
11:15am - 12:00pm
Program Orientation
Eight Sports Lounge
for Operator Guests
A review of the day’s events and everything you need
to know.
Join us for the first two demonstrations of the
day, the latest in creative ideas and request
your passport sticker!
11:30am - 11:50am
Eight Sports Lounge
Innovation Station - a Cooking Studio
Pilgrim’s Pride
12:00pm - 12:20pm
Eight Sports Lounge
Innovation Station - a Cooking Studio
Ken’s Foods
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Bistro Tasting Cafe Open
Talbot Ballroom A-D
A unique food tasting showcase. Visit with each
manufacturer in a casual & personal setting to learn
about new products and menu ideas along with the
latest trends & innovations.
The Bistro Tasting Cafe will run concurrently with the
demonstration kitchen in the Eight Sports Lounge.
Feel free to move back and forth between both.
Bring your Culinary Passport to collect your stickers
with each manufacturer! Prizes will be awarded
in the Bistro Cafe! You must be present to win (in
either the Bistro Cafe or Eight Sports Lounge Demo
Kitchen)!
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Talbot Ballroom A-D
Join us for a light fare lunch and a refreshing Sangria
or Margarita in the Bistro Tasting Cafe! Don’t fill up
though, there is lots to taste all afternoon.
1:30pm - 5:00pm
Eight Sports Lounge
Innovation Station - a Cooking Studio continues
Prizes will be randomly presented and receive your
passport stickers.
1:30pm
2:15pm
3:00pm
3:45pm
4:30pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Break
Time to refresh before the evening’s activities.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plaza Ballroom II
The Benefits of Salt in Your Cooking and in
Your Life
As a seaside resort, the Ritz Carlton has adopted
the theme of salt throughout the resort: from their
5 star restaurant, Salt, to their award-winning spa to
their unique gift shop featuring over 50 flavors of
salt. Come listen to a resident expert on the benefit
of Himalayan salt that you can introduce into your
kitchens and into a more balanced lifestyle.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dinner Under the Stars
Courtyard Lawn
We invite you to join us for dinner on the lawn with
live music, autumn breeze, casual conversation and
food stations of unique fare prepared by the Ritz
Carlton’s outstanding culinary team.
Relax with new friends and build lasting relationships
with key industry peers. Dine, drink and enjoy a
delightful evening ‘under the stars’.
PLEASE BRING YOUR COMPLETED PASSPORT
for the conclusion of our prize drawings and eligibility
for our Conference gift! Again, please be present to
win!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
7:00am
Breakfast Snack
delivered to our Operator Guests
All other guests, Breakfast on Your Own
8:00am - 1:00pm
Golf or Spa Networking Activity
Enjoy and relax in all the splendor Amelia Island offers!
Golfers tee off at 8am sharp!
Note to Spa Guests: Each guest should allow
20-30 minutes prior to the treatment time
to enjoy the Spa Ritual. This will allow time
to change, become familiar with the facility,
and begin to relax with time in the steam
room, sauna, whirlpool, outdoor spa pool, or
experiential shower.
Arriving late will simply limit the time for
a guest’s treatment, thus lessening its
effectiveness and your pleasure. The treatment
will end on time so that the next guest will not
be delayed. The full value of your treatment will
be applied.
OPERATOR ATTENDEES
Bonifay Group
Jason Sofka, Director of Culinary
Casey Sofka, Guest
303 E. Par St.
Orlando, FL 32804
(321) 356-0078 • [email protected]
Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q
Josh Martino, President
Kirsten Martino, Guest
10645-200 Philips Highway
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 536-2650 • [email protected]
Burger21 International
Mike Remes, Corporate Chef
Amy Clement, Guest
8810 Twin Lakes Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 786-3013 • [email protected]
Busch Gardens Tampa
Amy Cardona, Culinary Operations
Carlos Cardona, Guest
3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 987-5539 • [email protected]
Creative Purchasing
James Albritton, Owner
Danielle Albritton, Guest
Dan Robinson, VP
Nancy Robinson, Guest
14950 US Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33523
(941) 724-0086 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Crispers LLC
Jasmine Bell, Purchasing/Culinary Mgr.
Lisa Hofstetter, Marketing Manager
1476 Town Center Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 646-2102 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Firebirds Restaurants
Steven Sturm, Corporate Executive Chef
Lisa Sturm, Guest
13850 Ballantyne Corp Pl.
Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 944-5177
Freshmade Group
Fred Karimipour, Owner
303 E. Par St.
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 256-5558 • [email protected]
Gators Dockside
Sandra Clark, Director of Operations
Sara Cipparone, Assistant to Director
1331 International Parkway #1291
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-3278 • [email protected]
Gaylord Palms
Peg Vaught, Sr. Purchasing Manager
Scott Schaller, Guest
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 586-0849 • [email protected]
Gecko’s Grill and Pub
Mike Quillen, Partner
Mary Quillen, Guest
4870 Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-8896 • [email protected]
Hard Rock International
Barbara Kaiwi, Sr. Director of Procurement
Elika Kaiwi, Guest
6100 Old Park Lane
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 445-7608 • [email protected]
Harry’s of America
Bennett Depew, Corporate Chef
Evgeniia Shipilina, Guest
9995 Gate Parkway N, Suite 400B
Jacksonville, FL 34426
(352) 397-5760 • [email protected]
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Jackie Feldman, Director of Purchasing
Sam Feldman, Guest
1800 Old Okeechobee Rd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 296-2706 • [email protected]
IMC Margaritaville Holdings
Roxanna Paez, Inventory Control Specialist
Gilbert Saunders, Guest
7380 Sand Lake Road, Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 930-8864 • [email protected]
Larry’s Giant Subs
Larry Raikes, Owner
Deanna Raikes, Guest
4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 545-9205 • [email protected]
Metro Diner
Scott Stegmaer, Restaurant Development
Edana Stegmaier, Guest
198 Queen Victoria Ave.
St. Johns, FL 32259
(904) 657-1911 • [email protected]
Mojo BBQ
Todd Lineberry, Owner
Todd Ward, Owner
6000 Phillips Highway N #5
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 524-8598 • [email protected]
Nature’s Table Franchise Company
Bryan Buffalo, Senior Vice President
Chris Buffalo, Owner Operator
545 Delaney Ave, Bldg 2
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 481-2544 • bbuff[email protected]
Park Avenue BBQ & Grill
Dean Lavalle, Owner/President
Ann Marie Lavalle, Guest
4425 Military Trail, Suite 208
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 685-6600 • [email protected]
PDQ
Mike Brannock, Director of R&D
Sara Brannock, Guest
4343 Anchor Plaza Parkway
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 579-1051 • [email protected]
Restaurant Partners Procurement
Ashley Ashton, Program Administrator
Tim Paul, Vice President
Matthew Ogle, Program Director
1030 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 839-5070 • [email protected]
[email protected] • [email protected]
SeaWorld
Hector Colon, Executive Chef
Kimberly Wallace, Buyer
Maria Del Rocio Colon, Guest
James Wallace, Guest
7007 SeaWorld Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 363-2574 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Wayne Hoeye, Director of Purchasing
Bobbie Huston, Guest
2875 191st Street, Suite 500
Aventura, FL 33180
(407) 492-9067 • [email protected]
Stonewood Holdings, LLC
Michael Drury, VP Culinary Operations
Stacy Drury, Guest
810 Fentress Court, Suite 130B
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 677-1167 • [email protected]
Universal Studios
Steve Jayson, VP Executive Chef
Annie Jayson, Guest
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 363-8496 • [email protected]
MANUFACTURER ATTENDEES
Bridgford Foods Corporation
Chad Kidd, SE Regional Sales Manager
Ed Esinhart, National Sales Manager
1707 S. Good Latimer Expressway
Dallas, TX 7526
(404) 936-0502 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Cholula Food Company
Dave Appolloni, National Accounts
333 Washington Street, Suite 302
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(424) 275-5728 • [email protected]
Custom Culinary, Inc.
Bo Chhay, Marketing Manager
Mike Fanselow, Vice President - Field Sales
Michael Speranza, Corporate Chef
Nicole Yossifon, Business Development Mg.
2505 S. Finley Road, Suite 100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 928-4898 • [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
David’s Cookies
Lee Poquette, VP
Michael Zuckerman, VP
11 Cliffside Drive
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 227-2800 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Dole Packaged Foods LLC
Gregg Ernst, Southern Regional Sales Mgr.
Ken Shipton, Executive Chef
3059 Townsgate Road, Suite 400
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(678) 640-4947 • [email protected]
Hershey’s Foodservice
Jeff Tanner, Chain Sales Representative
Travis Parker, Customer Sales Executive
19 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
(404) 786-5851 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Ken’s Foods, Inc.
Brian LaMontagne, Chain Manager Mid-Atl.
John Miller, Chef
John Yde, Chain Manager Southeast
PO Box 849
Marlborough, MA 01750
(704) 519-6228 • [email protected]
[email protected] • [email protected]
Lyons Magnus
Victoria Abbadessa, Sr. Key Atts Sales Mgr.
Nancy Falcone, Sr. Key Accts Sales Mgr.
Pat Hughes, Regional Sales Manager
14215 Candlewick Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 245-9193 • [email protected]
[email protected] • [email protected]
Major Products Company
James Bell, Regional Sales Manager, West
Mark Mason, Regional Sales Manager, SE
Scott Smolar, VP Sales & Marketing
66 Industrial Ave.
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-5555 • [email protected]
[email protected] • [email protected]
Maple Leaf Foods
Gayan Fernando, Director, Business Dev.
James Keppy, National Culinary Chef
Josh Kuehnbaum, VP & General Manager
6897 Financial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0A8
(905) 285-1691 • [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Perdue Farms
Susan Downey, National Account Manager
Chris Moyer, Executive Chef
31149 Old Ocean City Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
(207) 317-0625 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Pilgrim’s Pride/Pierce Chicken
Brad Fisher, Director Operator Sales East
Mark Janco, Sr. Director Foodservice Sales
Brian Gibbons, Key Operations SE
Louis Negron, Chef
1904 Hereford Ct.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 398-9662 • [email protected]
[email protected] • [email protected]
[email protected]
Southeastern Mills
Cindy Fortenberry, Fdsvc Broadline Mgr.
Nick Landry, Corporate Chef East
2014 Narrows Point Cove
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 783-1465 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Treehouse Foods
Jim Bobus, Category Mktg. Manager
Mario Muniz, Corporate Acct. Manager
1049 Buckwood Drive
Orlando, FL 32806
(703) 442-9205 • [email protected]
[email protected]
Vie de France
Deborah Johnson, Corporate Chef
Mary Kluge, Senior NA Manager
Steve Posin, VP of Sales & Mktg.
2070 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 442-9205 • [email protected]
[email protected] • [email protected]
AGENCY ATTENDEES
Acosta Foodservice
Sara Burford, VP of Sales
2251 Lynx Lane, Suite 10
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 694-6825 • [email protected]
Elaina Ellis, KAM
12500 San Pedro Ave., Suite 403
San Antonio, TX 78216
(407) 341-0564 • [email protected]
Rick Eppers
2505 Finley Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(813) 404-0021
KeyImpact Sales & Systems
Ben Morgan, VP Region Chains - East
9933 Wild Turkey Row
McCordsville, IN 46055
(317) 519-7800 • [email protected]
Steve Willis, Chain Acct Segment Specialist
7592 John Hancock Drive
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 864-1961 • [email protected]
Danny DePalo, Reg. Chain Seg. Specialist
3850 N. 29th Terrace #105
Hollywood, FL 33020
(561) 866-8783 • [email protected]
Thanks for
joining us for
FSMA
Innovation
Escape
It was our pleasure
to host you!
Jessica Muffoletto
Rick Abraham
President & CEO
[email protected]
Sharon Boyle
Vice President
[email protected]
FSMA
Sell better together.
Manager, Membership
& Meetings
jmuff[email protected]
Sandra Savino
Meeting Logistics
[email protected]
Foodservice Sales & Marketing Association
1810-J York Road, #384, Lutherville, MD 21093
(800) 617-1170 | Fax: (888) 668-7496