Hospitality Conference
Session Speakers
Meet our Keynote
Seth Goldman is the Co-Founder of Just Ice Tea, a line of organic and Fair Trade bottled tea that’s Just Sweet Enough. Seth is also the Co-Founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea, and serves as Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. Known for his passion for sustainability and social impact, Seth has been recognized for his leadership and entrepreneurial success with prestigious accolades such as the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, CEO of the Year by the Partnership for Healthier America, and Climate Visionary of the Year by EARTHDAY.ORG.
At the MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase, Seth will share his insights on building impactful, sustainable businesses and how innovation continues to shape the future of the food industry.
Seth Goldman
Co-Founder of Just Ice Tea
Speakers: Breakout Session One
Sean Makulowich
Founder & CEO, IdeaFire
Mike Houston
General Manager, TPSS Co-Op
Tracey A. Tucker
Owner, Believe N Bread, Inc.
Jaimie Mertz
Owner & operator of Red Bandana Bakery
Sharon Cinchy
Chief Strategy Officer, Main Street Connect
Jody Tick
Executive Director, Sunflower Bakery
Andrea Barnhart and Charley Schwartz
Red Wiggler Farm/The Care Network
Alex Tsironis
Founder The MoCoShow, Taste MoCo & MoCo Pass
Kelly Collis
Director of marketing, conrad washington
James Whitman
Publisher and editor, Edible DC
Cornelia Poku
Influencer & Travel Writer, Black Girls Explore DC
Stefanie Gans
Hospitality Manager, TAA PR
Speakers: Breakout Session Two
Margarita Womack
Founder, MASPANADAS
Jesse Konig
Co-Founder, Jesse and Bens’
Chris Miller
Co-Founder, Fallen Oak and Lone Oak
Kathie Durbin
Director, Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS)
Kenneth Welch
Senior Administrator, Montgomery County Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing
Naddia Clute
Interim Acting Director, Montgomery County Office of Small Business
Matt Hetrick
Harmony Accounting
Jarrad Silver
Silver & Sons BBQ
David Child
General Manager, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Jenna Umbriac
Director of Programs and Policies, Manna Food Centers
Catherine Nardi
Program Manager, Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience