In an era where campus dining programs face unprecedented challenges, from labor shortages to changing student expectations, the University of Wisconsin-Madison stands out for its innovative, data-driven approach to transformation. Sharing insights with Envision Strategies' Executive Principal Sojo Alex, Peter Testory, Director of Dining and Culinary Services, unpacks how one of the nation's largest university dining operations is transforming for tomorrow.
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Thought Leaders in Foodservice: Peter Testory
Join Sojo Alex, Executive Principal at Envision Strategies, and Peter Testory, Director of University Dining and Culinary Services at the University of Wisconsin Madison, in our latest Thought Leaders in Foodservice episode!
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Thought Leaders in Foodservice: Kristina Patridge
Join Sojo Alex, Principal at Envision Strategies, and Kristina Patridge, Director of University Dining Services at the University of Alabama, in our latest Thought Leaders in Foodservice episode!
Sojo and Kristina discuss some of the most critical topics in auxiliary services, from methods to prioritize customer service and guest experience, to continued innovation and a focus on teamwork and dedication to the mission and vision of the University of Alabama.
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Envision Strategies, a foodservice consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate, optimize services and improve performance, today announced the retirement of Claudia Scotty, co-founder and visionary leader of the company. After a storied career spanning over three decades, Claudia will be stepping back from her role to pursue personal interests and new adventures.
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Thought Leaders in Foodservice: Diana Heeren
Sojo Alex, Principal at Envision Strategies is joined by Diana Heeren, Associate Vice President for Finance at Trinity University. Sojo and Diana discuss the nuances of supplier sourcing, and how communication plays a critical role during that RFP process, not only with potential suppliers, but also with the students. Diana also addresses resource roadblocks, specifically in terms of labor, and the challenges and solutions in competing with a thriving San Antonio dining scene. They also delve into monitoring dining performance, and communicating program success and challenges to key stakeholders. We know you’ll enjoy this informative and engaging conversation with one of the best in college and university foodservice!
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Thought Leaders in Foodservice: Elizabeth Reide
Discover our extensive conversation with Elizabeth Riede, the Executive Director of Campus Dining at Appalachian State University. Sojo and Elizabeth delve into crucial aspects of the contemporary campus dining landscape, encompassing the transition to all-access dining, fostering a positive employee culture, and promoting sustainability initiatives.
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University Meal Plans: Embracing the Latest Trends for a Satisfying Student Dining Experience
Providing an exceptional dining experience for university students is crucial to their overall satisfaction and well-being. Keeping up with the latest trends in meal plans is essential for universities to create an inviting and engaging campus dining atmosphere.
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Envision Strategies Announces New Leadership Appointments to Strengthen Industry Expertise and Drive Growth
Envision Strategies, a foodservice consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate, optimize services, and improve performance is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time Principal Ann Roebuck to Vice President, and the promotion of Senior Consultant Mindy Segal to Principal.
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Envision Strategies Promotes Key Team Member and Adds New Senior Consultants
Envision Strategies, a foodservice consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate, optimize services, and improve performance, is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time team member Sojo Alex to the role of Principal, and the addition of new Senior Consultants, Mindy Segal, and Glenn Gerchman. The promotion is a result of hard work and dedication to client satisfaction, and the new additions bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Mindy brings over 25 years of passionate and innovative cross-functional operational leadership and oversight in the foodservice industry. This includes evolving, organizing, and executing a full range of business services in exclusive higher education, fine dining, retail, healthcare, fast casual, corporate and cultural venues. Mindy will be leading projects across a wide array of client needs including strategic planning, operations consulting, and master planning.
Glenn brings 30 years as a Student Affairs professional, with a wide range of experience from dining program administration to Executive Director of Student Centers, Student Experiences and conference and events services in higher education. Glenn will be serving clients in all areas of consulting, in addition to leading the innovative e360 Performance Management Program™ platform.
Sojo has been promoted to Principal from her previous role after 10 years with the company where she served clients in all areas of consulting, as well as leading business development and marketing efforts for Envision Strategies and the new e360 Performance Management Program. Her client responsibilities will continue and expand into additional management of the firm.
These changes will help support continued growth for Envision Strategies while they focus on delivering tangible value back to their clients through thought leadership, operational improvement consulting & training programs that impact people, processes & performance.
Rob White, President of Envision Strategies says, "These three individuals each bring different strengths and experiences, from Mindy's depth of operational experience, Glenn as a client and administrator in Higher Ed, and Sojo as a long-time student of the industry with a natural curiosity to bring ideas and people together to benefit our clients." Adds White, "They all share a common desire to do what's right for our clients - in other words, I've appreciated that they are all very client-centered in their approach to their work. They certainly add to Envision's capacity, but more importantly, the quality and support for our clients. They are truly talented individuals on their own, but with our collective team, they make us stronger together."
About Envision Strategies:
Since 1997, Envision Strategies has been recognized as a premier consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and operations consulting for foodservice and hospitality organizations. With the introduction of the e360 Performance Management Program™, a subscription-based platform that provides custom tools and resources needed to measure and self-monitor dining services, Envision Strategies provides a complete lifecycle of consulting and technology to support foodservice operations across many sectors. For more information, please visit www.envstrategies.com or contact us at salex@envstrategies.com.