SVP, Bozeman Office
PKF CONSULTING, INC.![]()
Christopher Kraus is SVP in charge of the Bozeman, MT office at PKF Consulting, an international firm of management consultants, industry specialists, and appraisers who provide a full range of services to the hospitality, real estate, and tourism industries....
President
Las Vegas Gaming Consultants![]()
Ron Lodge is currently President at Las Vegas Gaming Consultants, a gaming consultancy comprised of former Las Vegas gaming executives. He was previously a Senior Marketing Executive with the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas until 2003. Mr. Lodge...
Stephen MagrillAdjunct Professor
UNLV, the University of Phoenix Inc; Regis University (Denver) ![]()
Since 2004, he has served as President of Magrill Strategic Consulting, his own marketing/strategy consulting firm. Additionally, he has worked as an Adjunct Professor at UNLV and the University of Phoenix (APOL). Previously, he was Vice President of...
Thomas MuellerPresident and Partner
Mueller Consulting, Inc.![]()
Tom Mueller was President and Chief Operating Officer with Wendy's International from March 2000 to September 2005. Mr. Mueller had complete oversight for operations at more than 6,700 restaurants worldwide with annual sales in excess of $3.8 billion....
Chief Executive Officer
NATH COMPANIES INCORPORATED![]()
Mahendra Nath is Chief Executive Officer of Nath Companies, a Minneapolis-based firm specializing in real estate, restaurants, casual dining, and hotels where he has worked since January 1985. Nath Companies owns one Burger King Restaurant, 7 Denny's...
EVP of Asset Management
Noble Investment Group![]()
Steven Nicholas is a Principal and Executive Vice President of Operations at Noble Investment Group, a Southeastern-based hotel ownership and management company, where he has worked since 1997. Mr. Nicholas has more than 20 years of hospitality experience...
Chief Executive Officer and Owner
C R T PARTNERS, INC![]()
Laura Olguin is the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of CRT Partners, a Jack in the Box franchisee with 27 units in Southern Arizona. Ms. Olguin was Director of International Operations for Jack in the Box, directly reporting to the CEO. She worked for...
Former President
Lorraine Enterprises LLC![]()
Anthony Paduano was the President of Lorraine Enterprises L.C., and owned 5 IHOP franchises in the greater Houston area. He was an IHOP franchisee for approximately 15 years and has been in the restaurant industry for 17 years, owning 20 Wendy's franchises...
President
Purpose Consulting and Land Development![]()
Brian Price is the President of Purpose Consulting and Land Development, a consulting firm specializing in the restaurant and retail industry, with clients including franchisees of Applebee's, Famous Dave's, Del Taco, and Ruby's Diner's. Mr. Price has...
President
BISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.![]()
Jeffrey Ritson is the President at the Bistro Group, the second largest TGI Friday's franchisee in North America totaling 31 restaurants in four states. Mr. Ritson has over 26 years of experience in the casual restaurant industry, having started with...