MCON - Speakers

With more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant and technology industries, Dave has deftly steered Mirus through its formative years as well as into its current growth phase. Prior to joining Mirus in 2000, Dave delivered more than $500 million in large-scale information services contracts for IBM Global Services. In addition, he previously served as the vice president for information services for the now Dunkin' Brands, where he managed the information strategies and policies of more than 5,000 Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts locations. Dave holds a B.S. in Business Administration and MBA from Northeastern University.

Marc is passionate about helping hospitality and food professionals unleash sales opportunities and uncover buried profit.  He combines the skill sets of the fictional movie character Indiana Jones with TV’s Olivia Pope (Scandal) which is why he likes to call himself a “business archaeologist who fixes difficult situations”.

Currently, he leads business development and consulting services for MLB Advisory Group – his own firm. Most recently, Marc served in executive roles with Table Talk Pies, New England Coffee and Uno’s Chicago Grill. Earlier in his career, Marc held operational and marketing roles for foodservice brands such as Applebee’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and O’Charley’s Restaurants. 

Marc received an MBA from Babson College and is a graduate of the hospitality and food management program at Cornell University. In addition, Marc is a former big brother and board member with Jewish Big Brothers & Sisters of Greater Boston and supports many local organizations. Marc lives in Natick, MA with his wife Nancy and two children. He is a 2x Mirus user … originally with Uno’s and now with Proof of the Pudding.

As the Principal Consultant at Tavola Consulting, Melissa partners with an array of national restaurant brands as they navigate the implementation, training, and rollout of new systems.  She brings a nuanced perspective and energy to projects stemming from a diverse career with roles on both the vendor and restaurant sides of the industry.  Companies including Benihana, Portillo’s, and Sprinkles Cupcakes have trusted Melissa to guide their teams through implementing robust reporting solutions leveraging their Mirus data warehouse.  She resides in southern California where she enjoys year-round golf, Stand Up Paddleboard, e-bike rides to the beach, and craft beer.

Kadiata, or "Jet," is the new Manager of Integrations at Mirus. In this role, she serves as the liaison between clients and internal teams, translating client goals into actionable projects and ensuring their successful completion.

Jet brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having previously excelled as both an Account Manager and an Integrations Specialist at Mirus. Before joining the company in 2017, she built her leadership and operational skills in the restaurant industry, serving as an Assistant General Manager at multiple Los Cucos Mexican Cafes and as a Front-of-House Manager and Opening Team Trainer for Pappasito's Tex-Mex Restaurants in Austin and Houston, among other roles.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin.

With over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry Rob understands the value Mirus brings to restaurant operators. Since joining Mirus he has played a pivotal role in aligning our financial strategy with our long-term vision. As VP of Finance, he has immersed himself in every department, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, optimizing operations, and positioning Mirus for its next phase of growth. As president his focus is on creating clarity — for our clients, our teams, and the restaurant tech industry as a whole. This means refining product strategy, aligning our teams around shared core values, and fostering a culture that’s collaborative, curious, and always thinking forward.

 Anna is the Accounts Team Lead at Mirus. She guides and develops Account Coordinators while also staying hands-on with day-to-day client needs. Anna collaborates closely with internal teams- including Operations, Development, and Integrations- to ensure clients receive the highest level of support and a great overall experience.

With over a decade at Mirus, Anna brings deep knowledge and dedication to her role. She completed her studies abroad and, in her free time, enjoys spending time with her family.

Tony brings over 20 years of experience across PwC, Yum! Brands Inc., and Bonchon-spanning both public accounting and public/private equity-backed restaurant organizations. He has developed deep expertise in FP&A, financial reporting, and internal controls, with a strong passion for the restaurant industry and a genuine love for food.

Currently serving as Vice President of Finance, Tony leads the finance team and plays a critical role in shaping financial strategy, delivering actionable business insights, and driving system sales growth. He is also focused on streamlining internal control processes to support scalable operations. Tony holds dual CPA qualifications in both China and California.