Senior Dining Association
Welcome to the SDA
The only dedicated association providing resources, education and networking opportunities for the senior living hospitality industry.
Our Members & Supporters
800+ Members
174+ Organizations
174+ Organizations
174+ Organizations
174+ Organizations
174+ Organizations
4700+ Subscribers
174+ Organizations
4700+ Subscribers
our mission
Senior Dining Association
Our mission is to educate senior living hospitality professionals to enhance the dining experience for their residents and guests daily. We aim to improve leadership development, advocate for careers in senior living hospitality, and foster growth and collaboration within our community.
Senior Dining Association Advisory Board
Gary McBlain
Gary McBlain
Gary McBlain
National Director of Culinary Services
AMICA Senior Lifestyles
Kari Stoltz
Gary McBlain
Gary McBlain
National Director of Food, Beverage & Procurement
The Waters Senior Living
Eric Johnson
Gary McBlain
Eric Johnson
Vice President – Culinary Services Programs and Innovation
Trilogy Health Services
Edward Lo
Gary McBlain
Eric Johnson
Vice President of Sales
365 Retail Markets
Daniel Spicer
Dr. Milton McGowian
Daniel Spicer
Vice President of Culinary Services
Agemark Senior Living
Our Impact
Dr. Milton McGowian
Daniel Spicer
Senior Director of Dining Services
Brio Living Services
Matt Obergfell
Dr. Milton McGowian
Dr. Milton McGowian
National Sales Manager |
Non-Commercial
Hormel Foods
Dr. Milton McGowian
Dr. Milton McGowian
Dr. Milton McGowian
C.O.O
The Sharon at SouthPark
Andy Siegel
Tamralynn Self
Elvis Burrows
CEO
One Ear Up Communications
Elvis Burrows
Tamralynn Self
Elvis Burrows
Senior Director of Dining Services
Fleet Landing
Tamralynn Self
Tamralynn Self
Tamralynn Self
Corporate Director of Culinary Services
Ebenezer
Didi McCrossen
Tamralynn Self
Tamralynn Self
Senior Sales Manager
J&J Snack Foods
SDA Resident Dining & Hospitality Committee
Bob Teague
Dr. Milton McGowian
Cheryll Pulliam
Resident
Charlotte, NC
Cheryll Pulliam
Dr. Milton McGowian
Cheryll Pulliam
Resident
Charlotte, NC
Ellison Clary
Dr. Milton McGowian
Dr. Milton McGowian
Resident
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Milton McGowian
Dr. Milton McGowian
Dr. Milton McGowian
Committee Chair
Senior Dining Association Team
Harris Ader
Kathie Ritterson
Kathie Ritterson
CEO | Founder
Kathie Ritterson
Kathie Ritterson
Kathie Ritterson
Member Experience Manager
Maggie Fogel
Kathie Ritterson
Maggie Fogel
Business Support Manager
Lisa Turner
Kathie Ritterson
Maggie Fogel
Advertising Sales Manager