Benita Thompson-Byas

Benita Thompson-Byas is Senior Vice President and Vice-Chair of the Board of Thompson Hospitality, L.P., the largest minority-owned food service company in the United States. She is responsible for all phases of marketing which entails developing marketing plans, conducting firm research, creating and executing promotions, and working with food committees. Ms. Thompson-Byas also serves as Thompson Hospitality’s Community Relations Director, coordinating the company's charitable initiatives. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia's College of Arts and Sciences.