ADVOCACY | AMPLIFYING OUR VOICE
The Connecticut Restaurant Association partners with a team of experienced and dedicated professionals who advocate on behalf of our industry. At both the State and Federal levels, our government relations team monitors legislation, engages with stakeholders, and addresses the issues that impact your business everyday. Our team navigates the legislative and political processes to keep our members informed of significant legislation, political happenings, and regulatory industry updates.
The Connecticut Restaurant Association partners with a team of experienced and dedicated professionals who advocate on behalf of our industry. At both the State and Federal levels, our government relations team monitors legislation, engages with stakeholders, and addresses the issues that impact your business everyday. Our team navigates the legislative and political processes to keep our members informed of significant legislation, political happenings, and regulatory industry updates.
Government Relations Team
Scott Dolch
Connecticut Restaurant Association
Nicole Griffin
Powers, Griffin & Hill
Ryan O'Donnell
Pullman Comley
Sean Kennedy
National Restaurant Association
Mike Whatley
National Restaurant Association
Legislative Committee Members
Timothy Adams, Committee Chairman
J. Timothy's Taverne Keith Beaulieu, Treasurer The Main Pub - Grille, Taps, Music Bill Taibe The Whelk | Kawa Ni | Don Memo Philip Barnett Hartford Restaurant Group Dan Meiser Oyster Club | Engine Room | Port of Call Jonathon Jennings Pavilion Catering | CT Wedding Group Olivia Formica Flanders Fish Market Christina Fitzgerald Union League Cafe Helmar Wolf Mill Restaurant Group Robin Selden Marcia Selden Catering Michael Marchetti Columbus Park | Tarantino Restaurant | Applausi Osteria |
Steven Abrams
Max Hospitality AJ Aurrichio Tanda Hospitality Suzanne Cannon (Formerly) Eli Cannon's Taproom Jason Guyot Foxwoods Resort Casino Scott Miller Doro Restaurant Group Don Stevens CohnReznick Anthony Sullo Joey Garlic's Stephen Tagliatela Saybrook Point Inn | Fresh Salt Eli Hawley Market Hospitality Group Ankit Harpaldas Sherkaan Gina Luari The Place 2 Be Alison Derenzi L'Oricio |
Nicole Griffin
Powers, Griffin, & Hill Ryan O'Donnell FordHarrison LLP Matt Storch Match Restaurant Brian Durand Intersect Public Solutions Ben Dubow Forge City Works James Bitzsonis Buffalo Wild Wings Doug Polistena The Amber Room Colonnade Vinny Carbone Carbone Hospitality Group Christopher Sexton Hoodoo Brown BBQ Juliana Pisanzio La Marea Frank Carpenteri Garden Catering Lou Carrier Distinctive Hospitality Group |