2023 Board of Directors

The New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association is led by our Board of Directors. Composed of restaurateurs and hoteliers leading NJ's hospitality industry, and vendor partners, The Board drives decisions, focus points of prioritization, and represents the collective voice of our members.

Executive Board

Chairman

Bob Wagner | Braddock's Tavern/Ott's

Vice Chair

Denise Beckson | Morey's Piers

Treasurer

Michael Perro | PJW Restaurant Group

Secretary

Anthony Bucco | Landmark Hospitality

Immediate Past Chair

Bhavesh Patel | ADM Hotels

Board of Directors

Scott Alia | Ecolab

Mayur Chheda | Infinity Hotel Group

Jeanne Cretella| Landmark Hospitality

Tim Delaney | Delaney Restaurant Realty

Ryan Dorchak | Cloverleaf Tavern

Dale Florio | Princeton Public Affairs Group *NJRHA Lobbyist/Consultant

Michael Frodella | Rockaway River Country Club

Robert Gilbert | Citrin Cooperman

Spiro Hadiyerou | Colonial Diner

Chris Holland | New Century Benefits

Craig Kunisch | Mahwah Bar & Grill

Matt Passero | Skopos Hospitality Group

Dave Mendez | Law Coffee

Mark Metzger | Opici Family Distributing

Lou Meyer | Briad Group

Jack Morrison | JM Group

Rob O' Connor | Delaware Valley Purchasing Group

Neel Parikh | KPG Hotels

Steve Sanders | Sea Breeze Syrups

Joshua Suggs | Delta's Restaurant

Regina Gragnano-Vitti | Cenzino's Ristorante

Cory Wingerter | Tiger's Tale/Princeton InnKeepers

Gary Young | Mandelbaum Barrett PC