Meet Your Candidates for the CHART 2025-26 Board of Directors View candidate statements online now at chart.org > scroll to News > Announcements.
Electronic voting opens Monday, July 7. If you attended one of the last three in-person conferences (Charlotte, Chicago, or Louisville), you should already have received a link via email to vote electronically. Email susan@chart.org if you have any questions or did not receive your electronic voting link. If you will be joining us for CHART 108 in Redondo Beach, you can cast your vote on Tuesday, August 5 during the conference.
Dr. Jennifer Belk White, Ed.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHT Vice President of Human Resources, General Hotels Corporation Also running for President-Elect
James Frank Manager, Field Training, Dine Brands Global (Applebee's) Also running for President-Elect
Kelly McCutcheon Group Director of Training, Whataburger Incoming President - no need to vote for Kelly!
Paul Miramontes Manager, Learning & Development, Galardi Group - Wienerschnitzel
Corban Nichols Vice President of Restaurant Excellence, Piada Italian Street Food
Audrey Benet Director of Training, GuestCounts Hospitality
Kim Evans Director of Training, Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Jaycie Chance Instructional Designer, Ballard Brands
Anna Mason Vice President of People Experience, A.Ray Hospitality
PresidenTalks Closing Thoughts: Lessons in Resilience from the Seahorse
Throughout history, seahorses have come to hold different meanings. The ancient Greeks saw them as a symbol of good luck, Celtic folklore identified them to represent bravery, the ancient Chinese believed they embodied power, and the Japanese viewed them as symbols of healing and abundance.
CHART President Dr. Felicia White, Ed.D, CHT A more modern cross-cultural reference for the seahorse is that of resilience. This is due to their adaptive behaviors such as the ability to swim upright and anchor themselves in the face of adversity. As I close out my term as president, I want to remind you of the lessons to take from seahorses (which, by the way, scientists estimate have been around for over 50 million years):
My new seahorse tattoo I got during my recent trip to Cozumel.
Remain upright, steadfast, and persevere...
Anchor yourself in the face of adversity...
AND Be like the seahorse...be resilient.
CHART Members at the National Restaurant Association Show 2025
5+ CHART Member speakers took the educational stage, plus 1 awesome reception, co-hosted with our Alliance Partner IFBTA
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