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 Indiana Restaurant represents over 1,600 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 Indiana Restaurant Association of Indiana Hall of Fame inductees.

Our Board of Directors

• Chairwoman of the Board: Lennie Busch, One World Enterprises, Bloomington
• Vice Chairman of the Board: Craig Huse, St. Elmo Steak House, Indianapolis
• Treasurer: John Benjamin, Outback Steakhouses Inc., Carmel
• 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:Bruce Dodge, Apple Sauce Inc., Ft. Wayne
• District 4: Douglas Brucker, Brucker Enterprises, Inc., Nobelsville
• District 5: Brad Cohen, Arni's Inc., Lafayette
• Greg Ehresman, Ehresman, Co., Inc., West Lafayette
• Tom Spackman, Indiana Beach Inc., Skyroom Restaurant, Monticello
• Richard Ghiselli, Purdue Hospitality & Tourism Management, West Lafayette
• District 6: Open Position
• District 7: Kevin Armantrout, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Indianapolis
• Bill Eckrich, Le Peep Restaurants, Indianapolis
• Bob Gatto, Texas Roadhouse, 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, Fishers
• Hal Yeagy Jr., Slippery Noodle Inn, Indianapolis
• District 8:Scott Wise, Scotty's Brewhouse, Muncie
• District 9: Johnny Flores, Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Belterra
• District 10:Lennie Busch, One World Enterprises, Bloomington
• District 11:Tom Griffin, Culver's, Evansville
• John Frenz, Montana Mike's, Vincennes
• District 12:Joe Vezzoso, French Lick Springs Resort Hotel, French Lick
• Associate Members:
• 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