Contact Us

For information about your exhibit space, please consult Exhibitor Services or contact your sales representative. For attendance-related questions, please review the Attendee FAQ.

NRA Convention Department Staff

Mary Pat Heftman
Executive Vice President, Convention
(312) 853-2525

Rosemary Murphy
Senior Administrative Assistant and
Project Coordinator, Convention
(312) 853-2521
   
   
Industry Engagement
Questions about education sessions, presentations and culinary demonstrations should be directed to education@restaurant.org or (312) 853-2525.
   
   
International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event
Questions about attending or exhibiting.
Lisa Goecke
IWSB Show Manager
(312) 853-5765 		 
   
   
Marketing & Communications
Questions about advertising, marketing, communications and social media matters and to submit a story to our widely read blog  Floored!
   

Shylo Bisnett
Content Developer
(312) 853-5760

Dawn Evans
Art Director
(312) 580-5404

   

Derrek J. Hull
Industry Communications & Relations Manager
(312) 853-2522

Leana Salamah
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
(312) 853-2532

   
   
Operations and Services
Current exhibitor and attendee questions and needs.
Patti Beese
Director, Operations & Services
(312) 580-5401 		Kimberly T. Epps
Assistant Manager, Registration
and Services
(312) 580-5403
   

Danielle Garvey
Assistant Manager,
Convention Operations
(312) 580-5402

Jennifer Morris
Vice President, Operations & Services
(312) 853-2525

   
   
Sales
Questions about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.
   

Keven Allen
Senior Account Executive
(312) 853-2539

Rhonda Drury
Sales Coordinator
(312) 853-5762

Brian Moon
Senior Director, Sales
(312) 853-2538

Christine A. Paplaczyk
National Accounts Manager
(312) 853-2524

Eric Rude
National Accounts Manager
(312) 853-2537

Matt Simons
Sales Coordinator
(312) 580-5406

Kara Stahl
Sales Coordinator
(312) 580-5421

Kayla Van Cleve
National Accounts Manager
(312) 853-5761