Work Experience
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
