Subject Matter Experts

Technomic’s subject matter experts are true leaders in the industry, with a command of a full spectrum of food and beverage industry channels and disciplines

Our subject matter experts are leaders spanning the entire spectrum of foodservice channels and disciplines, including beverage, food, nonfoods, packaging, distribution, noncommercial segments and retail foodservice. Bring industry-leading insights from the most-trusted source to your business engagements through speaking engagements, customized webinars and strategic engagements led by our team.

Our Experts

Donna Hood Crecca

Donna has expertise in c-store and restaurants, adult beverage, product innovation and go-to-market strategies

Robert Byrne

Robert directs consumer research product Ignite Consumer, focusing on restaurant guest trends and dynamics

Kathryn Fenner

Kathryn leads our noncommercial practice, including the education, innovation and convenience segments

Lizzy Freier

Lizzy directs Ignite Menu, with a wide-reaching knowledge of trends in flavors, ingredients and dishes

Wade Hanson

Wade, who directs our retail foodservice practice, offers up strong knowledge in corporate sustainability

Dave Henkes

Dave’s diverse expertise includes opportunity assessments, go-to-market strategy and market forecasting

Patrick Noone

Patrick has myriad areas of knowledge across the industry, supported by more than 20 years at Technomic

Joe Pawlak

A 30-year industry veteran, Joe’s experience encompasses virtually all food industry categories and channels

Lori Rakoczy

Lori brings to Technomic a strong background in economics and knowledge of restaurant operator strategy

Kevin Schimpf

Kevin, who leads our Ignite Company product, is focused on operator- and industry-level financial performance

Rich Shank

Rich’s strong industry knowledge ranges from pricing strategy to customer experience to consumer segmentation