Our Vision

Strengthen the organization that aggressively represents the interests of the Indiana foodservice industry by offering the best government and public relations program, member benefits, education, and information services.

Our Mission

Provide superior value and effective communication for our membership by being the voice of the foodservice industry in government and public relations, providing programs offering operational benefits, and creating opportunities for member involvement.

Our Membership

The Restaurant & Hospitality Association of Indiana represents over 1,200 member restaurant properties and industry-related services companies. It is these members that help make the foodservice industry the nation's largest private sector employer and one of the state’s most politically active and public service oriented industries. Our members are the cornerstone of the Indiana community and economy.

For examples of members who epitomize this "cornerstone" reputation, click here to learn about the Restaurant & Hospitality Association of Indiana Hall of Fame inductees.

Our Board of Directors

• Chairman of the Board: Jay Snyder, Hollyhock Hill,
• Vice Chairman of the Board: Lennie Busch, One World Enterprises, Bloomington
• Treasurer: Craig Huse, St. Elmo Steak House, Indianapolis
• NRA Director: Russell Adams, Strongbow Inn, Valparaiso
• District 1: Nancy Adams, Strongbow Inn, Valparaiso
• District 2:Mark McDonnell, LaSalle Grill, South Bend
• Mike Sopko, Carrabba's Italian Grill
• Wes Stouder, Penguin Point Franchise, Warsaw
• District 3:Steve Gard, The Oyster Bar, Fort Wayne
• District 4:Open Position
• District 5:Brad Cohen, Arni's Inc., Lafayette
• Greg Ehresman, Ehresman, Co., Inc., West Lafayette
• Tom Spackman, Indiana Beach Inc., Skyroom Restaurant, Monticello
• Ray Kavanaugh, Dept of Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt., West Lafayette
• District 6: Brad Wright, Beef House, Inc., Covington
• District 7: John Benjamin, Outback Steakhouses Inc., Fishers
• Bob Gatto, Texas Roadhouse, Indianapolis
• Larry Griggers, RPM Management, Inc., Indianapolis
• Michael Jones, Culver's of Noblesville, Noblesville
• Tim Jones, Bob Evan's Restaurants, Fishers
• Bernie Rehberg, Bonefish Grill, Carmel
• Erik Stukenberg, L.S. Ayres Tea Room, Indianapolis
• Randy Shields, McDonald's, Greenwood
• Hal Yeagy Jr., Slippery Noodle Inn, Indianapolis
• District 8:Scott Wise, Scotty's Brewhouse, Muncie
• Chuck Wellings, Wellings Steak House, Richmond
• District 9: Karen Hinton, CHA, Clifty Falls Inn, Madison
• District 10:Jim Dietz, Smith's Row, Columbus
• District 11:John Frenz, Montanna Mike's, Vincennes
• District 12:Open Position
• Associate Members: Douglas Brucker, Brucker Enterprises, Inc, Marion
• Tom Godfrey, Stanz Foodservice Inc., South Bend
• Neil Hottle, Sysco Food Services, Indianapolis
• Pat Hurrle, National Wine & Spirits, Indianapolis
• Wendell Underwood, Morgan Services, Indianapolis
• John Xenos, Monarch Beverage, Indianapolis