Prove Your Case: Round 1

Results-driven sales leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth and building strong partnerships in the foodservice, hospitality, and supply chain industries. Currently serving as Director of Sales at InsideTrack, a Buyers Edge Platform company, where I lead a high-performing team focused on delivering innovative data and spend management solutions for restaurants, casinos, hospitality groups, colleges, and universities worldwide. Previously, I held senior leadership roles at Consolidated Concepts, helping multi-unit operators optimize procurement strategies, increase margins, and streamline efficiencies. With a background as both an Owner/Operator of restaurant groups and a Business Development Manager in the distribution sector, I bring a unique perspective that blends operational insight with strategic sales expertise. I’m passionate about building strong client relationships, delivering measurable results, and leveraging data-driven solutions to transform supply chain performance.

Bringing over a decade of marketing experience across multiple industries, Kylee Arreaga currently leads the marketing team as a Senior Director at Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food. In her role, she oversees all facets of marketing, including loyalty initiatives, customer acquisition, new store opening events, and menu innovation. She is passionate about building dynamic go-to-market strategies, testing and experimenting to optimize performance, and championing the brand’s mission of sharing Aloha.

Jose Gonzalez is a seasoned business leader with expertise in consulting, marketing, and adtech. As Head of Sales for Datawrkz North America, he helps Food Services and QSR brands globally, design data-driven campaigns that deliver measurable growth and strong returns.

Frank Paci has been CEO of Newk’s Eatery since April 2021. He is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience leading retail and food service brands. He has held CEO positions at various restaurant companies including Corner Bakery, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. and McAlister’s Deli. Prior to that he held senior leadership positions in finance and franchise development at The Pantry Inc., Blockbuster, Pizza Hut and Burger King. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Yale University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business with a Concentration in Finance.