Emily McCandless

Emily McCandless is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry and venture capital. Currently serving as General Manager at Easton Porter Group, Emily leads multi-outlet properties and drives business profitability through organizational development. As a Founding Member of the Sweater Cashmere Fund, Emily contributes to a venture capital initiative focused on long-term capital appreciation. Previous roles include Senior Customer Experience Manager at Intelligentsia Coffee Inc., where strategic initiatives enhanced customer retention and profitability, and teaching Sales & Service as an Adjunct Professor at College of DuPage. With a strong background in operations and business development from notable establishments such as Thomas Keller Restaurant Group and Alinea, coupled with educational credentials from Michigan State University and Harvard Business School Online, Emily embodies a commitment to excellence and innovation in hospitality and business.