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Fall 2012 Issue
Foodservice leaders and industry
representatives gathered over a weekend in
June in Toledo to celebrate the installation
of Roger Parker, Operating Partner of Mancy
Brothers’ Catering, as the 87
th
Chairman
of the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA),
and to recognize leading restaurateurs and
companies for their contributions to Ohio’s
foodservice industry. National Restaurant
Association (NRA) President & CEO Dawn
Sweeney attended the events alongside
Michael Gibbons, the former Chairman
of the NRA and current Treasurer of the
National Restaurant Educational Foundation
(NRAEF). Gibbons, who operates Mainstreet
Ventures, is a longtime friend of Parker’s
and provided candid insight into his friend’s
commitment to the industry.
Prior to Parker’s installation, Sweeney
provided the luncheon’s keynote address.
During her speech, she spoke of the
industry’s commitment to expanding
healthful options to guests, serving as
a key driver in both national and state
economies and recognized the ORA for its
strong advocacy efforts and its dedication
to members. She thanked ORA President
& CEO Geoff Hetrick for his role in guiding
the ORA’s state initiatives and also for his
strong voice on the NRA Board of Directors.
Following Sweeney’s speech, Gibbons
introduced Parker to the luncheon’s attendees.
Parker will serve in his ro as Chairman until
June 2014. Parker has a long, rich history
in foodservice in Ohio and looks forward to
representing the association’s membership
and Ohio as a steward for the industry.
“I am honored to be serving as the 87
th
Chairman of the ORA and look forward to
serving the Board and Ohio’s rich foodservice
industry,” Parker said. “Particularly in these
challenging times, we need to make our
members aware of the benefits the association
provides – both through its great partnerships
and through its advocacy efforts. I am eager to
assist the Board, the ORA’s staff and our many
members in helping them do what’s best for
the industry and in continuing to advance this
valuable profession.”
In addition to Parker’s installation, Brad
Haber, Milano’s Atlantic City Submarines
The ORA Installs New Chairman, Recognizes
Excellence in the Foodservice Industry
Roger Parker became the 87
th
ORA Chairman as the association honored industry
leaders at the 2012 Chairman’s & Industry Awards Luncheon
NRA President & CEO Dawn Sweeney attended the 2012 ORA Chairman’s & Industry Awards Luncheon during which a new chairman
was installed and the ORA recognized restaurant operators and industry supporters for their commitment to Ohio foodservice. Pictured
(left to right) Former Chairman of the NRA and current NRAEF Treasurer Michael Gibbons, Mainstreet Ventures; ORA Chairman Roger
Parker, Mancy Brothers’ Catering; NRA President & CEO Dawn Sweeney and ORA President & CEO Geoff Hetrick.
Roger Parker will serve as the 87th Chairman of the ORA until
June 2014. Parker replaced Outback Steakhouse’s Lynn Brown,
who now serves the association as Immediate Past Chair.
I am eager to assist the Board, the
ORA staff and our many members in
helping them do what’s best for the
industry and in continuing to advance
this valuable profession.