OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
7:45 am - 9:15 am

• Conference Welcome by Teresa Foster, CAE, Executive Director & CEO of RFMA
• 2021-2022 Board Introductions
• 2020-2021 Board Chair, Preston Funkhouser, CRFP with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• RFMA Gives 2021 Presentation
• Keynote Speaker-  Walter Bond

WALTER BOND

Author. Speaker. Business Coach. Husband. Father.

When Walter steps onto the stage, you can’t miss him. It could be because he’s 6’5 and stands out in a crowd, but it could also be because on the stage is where he feels at home. As a nationally recognized public speaker, he commands the stage. He makes the entire audience, feel seen. People walk out of Walter’s talks changed, motivated, and inspired. His principles are simple but powerful, his delivery is smooth, and he combines humor, tough love, and experience in a way that changes people.

Walter’s third and most recently released book Swim!, has picked up speed since its debut in July, and has become a staple for business people and students across the country. His easy-to-read professional development book combines lovable characters, relatable life lessons, and hard truths that help readers understand the power of leadership, mentoring, and next-level success.

Walter travels the country speaking, coaching, teaching, and inspiring companies across a wide range of industries, from financial services to agriculture and franchising to real estate and many more in between. At any given time, you can find Walter leading a mastermind class, offering one on one professional development, hosting book talks, and coaching hungry business leaders and entrepreneurs towards success.

While many know Walter Bond as a former NBA player, more and more people know Walter as a passionate and motivated speaker, author, and business coach with one goal: to help people see their full potential.

Walter graduated from the University of Minnesota and has been married to his wife and business partner Antoinette for nearly 30 years. They have three adult children.

GENERAL SESSION LUNCHEON
Thursday, June 24, 2021
11:45 am - 1:45 pm

• Presentation of new CRFP's - Certified Restaurant Facility Professionals
• ​2021 RFMy Awards Presentation featuring Emcee - Wendy Gallo, CRFP​
  • Our RFMy awards recognize RFMA members and their contributions to the industry
• Special Presentation of our outstanding members and their contributions to RFMA
  • Restaurateur of the Year
  • Vendor of the Year
  • MVP Award

Want to learn more or nominate someone for an RFMy award? Click here. Nominations must be made by Friday, April 16, 2021. 

Wendy Gallo, CRFP

Emcee. Actor. Director. Producer. Facilities Manager

Wendy has been an integral part of Community Theater for over 30 years.  As an Actor, Director and Producer, Wendy has received numerous awards and accolades for her work on stage and behind the scenes.  She is known for stepping up and stepping in (to take-over) when emergencies created the need. Wendy is also active in Improvisation and has performed Stand-up Comedy, a bucket list item that both terrified and exhilarated her.

Wendy started out acting – Lead roles, supporting roles, non-speaking roles – nothing is too big or too small, as long as she’s on stage.

Over 10 years ago, Wendy’s department was eliminated, and she was offered a position in Facilities or Sayonara – Not knowing anything about Facilities, Wendy jumped in with both feet, earned her CRFP and worked up to being a Facilities Manager.  She loves supporting the Ops team, as well as nurturing relationships with the vendors.