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2025 – Present

Senior Advisor

ENDCAP VENTURES PARTNERS

Venture capital and growth equity firm focused on enabling the retail ecosystem. Backed by leading retail, restaurant, and fashion companies, EndCAP accelerates technology companies addressing critical industry needs.

 

2024 – Present

Lead Independent Director and Chair of Governance & Compensation Committee

FLUENT CANNABIS

Vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company with licenses in four major U.S. markets. Oversight of governance and compensation practices supporting operations across 42 retail locations and eight cultivation and processing facilities.

 

2018 – Present

Chair, Board of Directors

SITE CENTERS

SITE Centers is the owner and manager of open-air shopping centers in high-income suburban communities. Serve as Board Chair, Audit Committee financial expert, and member of the Governance and Compensation Committees, guiding strategic growth and governance excellence.

 

2019 – Present

Chair of the Board

MEDSTAR HEALTH

National leader in rehabilitation research and patient care for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer, and orthopedic conditions. Provide board leadership to ensure mission delivery, innovation, and excellence in inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient care.

 

2020 – Present

President & CEO Emerita/ Lifetime Honorary Board Member

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Lifetime Honorary Board Member following retirement as CEO. Continue to provide strategic perspective to support the restaurant industry and its 15 million employees.

 

2022 – 2024

Public Company Board Member

RIV CAPITAL INC.

Purpose-driven cannabis CPG company and ScottsMiracle-Gro affiliate. Served on the Audit and Conflicts Review Committees and chaired the Compensation, Nominating, and Governance Committee. Company merged with FLUENT in 2024.

 

2007 – 2019

President & CEO

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Longest-serving and first woman CEO of the $863 billion restaurant and foodservice industry’s leading business association. Oversaw governance restructuring, doubled membership and revenues, advanced digital innovation, and led the largest transaction in the Association’s history through the Winsight Media equity partnership.

 

2018 – 2023

Vice Chair, Board of Directors

SAVE THE CHILDREN ACTION NETWORK

Advocated for bipartisan policies prioritizing children’s futures. Provided board leadership to elevate the political voice for children nationwide.

 

2017 – 2023

Advisory Board Member, Hart School of Hospitality

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Supported hospitality, sport, and recreation management education and research through strategic board service.

 

2005 – 2021

Board of Trustees

SAVE THE CHILDREN US

Global humanitarian organization serving children and families worldwide. Served on the Executive and Audit Committees; chaired the Nominations & Governance Committee and Governance Review Task Force.

 

2014 – 2019

Governor & Chair of the Board

THE BRYCE HARLOW FOUNDATION

The Bryce Harlow Foundation is dedicated to advancing the integrity of government advocacy and increasing the understanding of its important role in the development of sound public policy. Served as Board Treasurer (2016), Board Vice Chair (2017) and Board Chair (2018) and a Board Governor throughout.

 

2010 – 2016

Executive Committee & Board Member

WOMEN’S FOODSERVICE FORUM

Promoted advancement of women leaders in the $2.3 trillion foodservice industry. Chaired Nominations & Governance, served on the Executive Committee, and contributed to Strategic Planning.

 

2002 – 2007

President, AARP Services

AARP

Led the organization’s taxable subsidiary, growing revenues from $275M to $785M in five years. Reported to a board of AARP leaders and independent business executives.

 

1999 – 2002

Group Executive Director, Membership

AARP

Expanded brand relevance and increased membership by over 30%. Oversaw foundation activities, member services, research, and knowledge management.

 

1994 – 1999

Vice President, Market Development

NRECA

Launched Touchstone Energy, a unifying consumer brand for America’s electric cooperatives. Achieved over 50% penetration across cooperatives within two years, reaching 18M+ consumers.

 

Education

2017

Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

1990

MBA, Marketing with Honors

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS