Annie Hall is a highly respected figure in the Specialty Food Industry, having founded her namesake Specialty Food Brokerage over two decades ago. Starting with a focus on Deli perishables and Bakery lines in the Florida and Caribbean Export Markets, Annie's business grew and evolved into representing hundreds of companies across various markets throughout her career. Her strength has always been introducing new specialty products to both the Retail and Food Service segments, making her a trailblazer in the industry.

Annie is known for being a pioneer in the Gourmet Housewares industry in the 1980s, launching many of the major gourmet cookware lines that remain leaders today. As she followed the trends, she began selling gourmet ingredients, which were in high demand as the cooking industry exploded. Representing such a vast array of companies has been her forte and passion, and her skills at understanding how different markets work have made her highly regarded by her peers and business partners. Recently, Annie has reduced the lines she represents to offer consulting and support services to those who are new to the Specialty Food Industry. With her vast experience and hands-on background, she is well-prepared to mentor those in need of information and knowledgeable guidance.

Annie Hall lives a bi-coastal lifestyle, splitting her time between Boca Raton, FL and San Francisco to be with her daughter, son-in-law, and two young grandchildren while still working.

Barbara Seelig Beyer is a highly respected chef, culinary educator, author, and TV host who has made significant contributions to the world of cooking. She is best known for her Stress Free Cooking® brand, which encompasses a TV show, book, website, and blog that teaches home cooks how to prepare delicious meals without stress. Her passion for cooking and desire to share her experiences led to the creation of Stress Free Cooking. Barbara is a prolific cookbook author and has written several books for the American Diabetes Association, including award-winning titles like "Stress Free Cooking & Stress" and "Free Cooking for People with Diabetes". Her food and wine articles have appeared in various prestigious publications. 

Barbara continues to teach cooking and yoga classes and is an active member of several professional associations. She has also represented multiple companies and products. Barbara's expertise, knowledge, and passion for cooking have made her a well-respected figure in the culinary world.

Marie-Charlotte Piro is a French-born entrepreneur who started her career in luxury real estate in New York and Miami. In 2007, she became involved in a family-run premium extra virgin olive oil production in Tuscany, Italy, as a silent investor, and later became a strategic advisor, marketing director, and importer/distributor in the USA. She founded and currently serves as the CEO of Olio Piro. LLC, overseeing worldwide marketing efforts and brand collaborations with top chefs, food writers, and retail partners. She manages the brand's e-commerce component and ensures the import process maintains the olive oil's signature fresh taste. 

Marie-Charlotte splits her time between Miami, Greenville SC, Lake George NY, and Italy, and enjoys cooking, hiking, and dining. 

Kim Miller is an experienced professional in promotional, marketing, and public relations management, with over 30 years of experience leading PR and marketing teams for organizations of all sizes, including Pollo Tropical and Burger King Corporation. Her experience includes overseeing media relations for new product innovations, promotions, crisis communications, consumer communications, and corporate relations, with extensive knowledge of company-owned and franchised systems. She has received numerous awards and honors for QSR media launch campaigns and crisis communications responses.  

Miller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Florida International University and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University. She is also the founder of Ink Link Marketing, a boutique PR agency dedicated to the food industry. 

Co-Founder of the South Florida Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, Irene is a culinary and wine journalist and content creator, specializing in food, wine and travel. She has interviewed many culinary and wine notables, and her feature articles have appeared in more than 30 print publications and websites in the United States and Europe.  

At Where/Morris Publications, she was Editor-in-Chief for 10 years of three Florida-based magazines including Where South Florida, and was Editor-in-Chief of more than 30 editions of Where GuestBooks, hardcover guidebooks about Florida locales. Prior to moving to Florida, she lived in New York where she was a spokesperson for W Magazine and for five years had a monthly column, The Personal Shopper, about haute couture fashion and luxury travel. She also frequently wrote for W’s sister publication, Women’s Wear Daily.  

Her credentials include an MBA in Marketing, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, New York; certification in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton; Mastery of Wine and Advanced Sommelier Certification from Florida International University Chaplain School of Hospitality, Miami; and an Honorary Fellowship at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers, Napa Valley. 

Nancy Scanlon has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and hospitality education has led to a unique combination of facilities planning, academic administration management, teaching and service experience. A unique combination of business development, strategic planning and experiential learning internationally.

A creative communicator, net-worker and visionary who sees the possibilities and brings a seasoned and international perspective to any situation.

A participant in international organizations who has firsthand knowledge of climate change and environmental challenges facing the global community.

An entrepreneurial philosophy toward education and training resulting in the development and implementation of innovative training, educational products and services.

A published author of 5 business texts, with multiple editions, industry trade and journal articles.

Julia Johnston is the Les Dames South Florida treasurer