FEBRUARY 11

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OPENING GENERAL SESSION 
  You won't want to miss our Opening General Session featuring updates from RFMA leadership, a reveal of our latest RFMA Gives project and Keynote Speaker, Jon Dorenbos.

FEATURING:
  • Conference welcome by Debi Kensell, Executive Director & CEO of RFMA
  • Introduction of our 2025-2026 RFMA Board of Directors
  • Reflections from 2024-2025 Board Chair, Jennifer Schmidt, CRFP with Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC
  • Reveal of our RFMA Gives 2025 project featuring recipient, Restoration and Recovery Foundation in N. Las Vegas, NV
     
 
Keynote Speaker:
JON DORENBOS

Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as being the Ed Block Courage Award recipient and the Eagles Walter Payton Man of the Year. He also holds the record for the most consecutive games played in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history. Jon competed on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician, making it to the finals and placing third overall amongst over 100,000 competitors. He then put his talent on display as a guest on Ellen, who quickly became one of his biggest fans and advocates. Jon appeared on Ellen more than any other guest in the history of the show. He also has been featured on HBO Real Sports more than any other guest in the history of that show as well. He retired from the NFL after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition requiring 15 hours of emergency openheart surgery. 

Known for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, Jon uses his skills as a magician and his incredible life story to inspire audiences around the world. He wrote a book titled Life Is Magic that draws a road map for how to shut that self-doubting voice up by choosing to find happiness in every situation. Producer Mike Tollin has optioned the book and is making it into a feature film. The screen play is being written by John Gatins, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the drama film Flight with Denzel Washington.

 


RFMy AWARDS LUNCHEON
Join us at our RFMy Awards luncheon at RFMA 2025 where we recognize our RFMy award winners, our new Certified Restaurant Facility Professionals (CRFP) and RFMA member awards.

FEATURING: Submit a RFMy Award Nomination! Nominations must be made by December 9, 2024.
  • Presentation of RFMA's member awards where outstanding members are recognized for their contributions to RFMA
    • Restaurateur of the Year
    • Vendor of the Year
    • MVP Award