Nick D’Antonio is SVP of Information Technology at Salad Collective, a restaurant group which owns and operates fast-casual restaurants under the MAD Greens, Tokyo Joe’s, and Snappy Salads brands. He started his career in restaurants as a teenager behind the counter working concessions stands at a baseball stadium, and has also held various roles in IT at a large fast-casual before joining Salad Collective 8 years ago. At Salad Collective he oversees all information systems, processes, and strategy. Since joining Salad Collective he’s streamlined integrations, and data warehousing strategy to prime all of the brands for growth and to make informed, data-driven decisions to help better key areas of the business, including real estate, culinary, operations, finance, HR, and marketing. During his time so far at Salad Collective, he’s been involved with the rapid growth of the MAD Greens brand between 2015 and 2018 where the brand grew from 11 to over 30 company-owned units in a relatively short period of time.

Kris Douglas stands as an innovative technology leader with a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including QSR, consumer goods, and financial services. Over the years, Kris has consistently showcased an ability to drive change through strategic technology solutions, practical planning, and process development, effectively eliminating business obstacles. Kris' ability to navigate the intricacies of various industries reflects his deep expertise and dedication to fostering innovation and driving results. Kris is, without a doubt, a driving force in today's technology-driven world.

Patric Knapp is a proven operational leader with more than 30 years of experience providing senior-level leadership within the Fast Casual, Casual, and Quick Service Restaurant industries. Extensive experience overseeing real estate site selections for brands, managing the franchising process, growing unit counts, improving average unit volume, and driving positive comparable sales. Supporting franchise operators in notable consumer brands including Hissho Sushi, Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie Subs, and more. An extensive background in non-traditional development and initiating strategic alliances resulting in successful co-branding initiatives.