System Director of Nutrition Services & Retail Operations | MultiCare Health System Erin Copley-Johnson MS, RD, CD serves as the System Director of Nutrition Services for 11 self-operated hospital-based programs leading oversight of clinical nutrition, patient meal service, cafeterias, coffee shops, vending, and self-service markets. In 2005, Erin…

Assistant Director | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Food Management from The Ohio State University and currently serves as Assistant Director of Nutrition Services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With 28 years of experience…

Partnership Executive | Clark Food Service Equipment Growing up outside of Chicago and attended culinary school where he was taught "hospitals are where chefs go to do". Hunter fell into healthcare food service and quickly grew, eventually to director for a hospital in Anchorage. Changing careers into sales…

Certified Dietary Manager | Marquette County Medical Care Facility Rosemary Aho, CDM, CFPP, is a dynamic leader in healthcare foodservice with nearly a decade of experience in managing operations, fostering professional development, and advocating for excellence in senior dining. Her passion for food, service leadership, and caring for…

Nutrition Services Manager II | Intermountain Health Mary Smith is a culinary manager at a community-sized hospital in Utah. As a registered dietitian with a passion for problem-solving, she has led her team through waves of change and growth. Her work to collaborate with nursing leadership in her…

Managing Partner | JME Design John M. Egnor is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry, specializing in design and the operational evolution of countless projects. He earned his degree from La Salle University, laying a strong foundation for his career. As the Design Evolutionist at JME Design…

Director Nutrition Services and Gift Shops | The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center During Julie’s 25 years at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, she has fulfilled many roles; as a dietitian, operations manager, and now Director of Nutrition Services. She also added profitable Gift Shops to…

Director of Hospitality (Culinary & Housekeeping) | Fellowship Life, House of the Good Shepherd Chris is a registered dietitian and chef from New Jersey who transitioned his kitchen to self-operation 3 years ago in senior living. As with many senior living communities now, he has helped guide his…

Associate Professor | Brigham Young University Emily Patten completed her Bachelor’s in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, and Masters of Nutritional Science at Brigham Young University. Next, she worked as a clinical dietitian and then administrative dietitian for Intermountain Health. She earned her PhD in Human Ecology with a specialization…

Patient Meal Lead Dietitian | Intermountain Health Levin Dotimas graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a minor in French. He later completed his Master of Science in Nutritional Science and Dietetic Internship at Oklahoma State University. He is currently the Patient…