Meet The Speakers

Camille is a passionate and energetic patent attorney with a palpable enthusiasm for innovation. She delivers her experience, creative thinking, and problem-solving attitude in a manner that speaks to audiences with various personal goals or entrepreneurial pursuits.
Thanks to her diverse background in technology, business, science, and law, Camille understands that the road to success isn’t always a linear one, but rather a dynamic life-long journey built on the ability to grow through adaptation.

Tim Tobitsch is a veteran restaurateur with over 20 years of ownership experience. At 23, he launched his first restaurant on a shoestring budget and grew his concept, Franktuary, into a well-known brand across western Pennsylvania with four locations and two food trucks. A passionate advocate for street food and community collaboration, Tim has coached countless aspiring food truck owners and spoken on the topic in venues from U.S. schools to universities in Bolivia. Deeply interested in sustainable food systems, employee welfare, and profitable operations, he’s eager to help others take the next step in their mobile food journey.

Founded in 2013 by Marti Lieberman with just a pink food truck and a love for mac ’n cheese, Mac Mart quickly grew into a Philadelphia favorite. Joined by her sister, Pamela Lorden, and partner, Garrett Jablonski, the team turned their comfort food concept into a thriving brand—serving everyone from local fans to the Eagles and Forbes. After opening a Rittenhouse storefront in 2016, Mac Mart expanded with its first franchise in 2024, relaunched Mac Mart Mobile in 2025, and introduced smart vending fridges and a retail line across Philly. From campus streets to a growing franchise, Mac Mart keeps bellies full and mac lovers smiling.

We are one of the oldest and most prestigious food truck builders in the nation. We have been in business for over three decades. We specialize in mobile food vending units, food trucks, trailers, carts etc. We do custom builds, repairs, maintenance, remodeling, and refurbishing. We also do signage, vehicle wrap, and anything that has to do with mobile food vending units.

Eric is a Food Truck Operator, who owns 7 food trucks with 4 different concepts. He's been in the restaurant business since the age of 15 and holds a B.S. and M.S. from South Dakota State University. Besides owning his trucks, Eric has taught full time at SDSU and has been an adjunct instructor for different hospitality classes.

Dallas Shipp is a serial entrepreneur who sold his marketing software company to start a pizza food truck in 2024. After using AI to book over $20K a month in catering gigs—without late-night messages—he created GrubGigz, an AI-powered booking system that helps food truck and catering operators do the same. Combining his marketing expertise with his love for food, Dallas now helps others grow their businesses efficiently and sustainably—part marketer, part pizza guy, all-in on helping you win.

Owner / Founder of Premier Merchant Services a credit card processing company that provides a range of services that can customize your business needs. I have over 25 years of experience, I've established working relationships directly with the processing network, rather than working with a bank or other middlemen. We provide personal service.

In 2012, Lisa Gutierrez left her 10-year management career at The Cheesecake Factory to pursue a bold dream with her husband, Vicente—launching a food truck with just $2,000, a borrowed truck, and big ambition. Their venture, Dos Hermanos Taco Truck, brought Vicente’s authentic Oaxacan-style family recipes to the community, quickly earning long lines and loyal fans. Over a decade later, Dos Hermanos has grown into a multi-million-dollar brand with multiple brick-and-mortar locations, food trucks, a taco cart, a convention center concession, and thriving catering services.

Scott is the founder and owner of Jerry’s Kitchen, a modern American food truck and catering company serving Philadelphia, Washington DC, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Miami. Since 2014, he’s grown the business from a single truck into a trusted catering partner for corporate events, weddings, private parties, and large-scale job sites—known for fresh, scratch-made menus and exceptional service. With a background in B2B sales and a lifelong passion for cooking, Scott’s mission is simple: feed people well and make every event unforgettable.

AiPower is a manufacturer of power inverters and generators for a wide range of applications from camping/RV to home standby to tailgating and camping and professional use by contractors. We have a new line of power inverters specific to food truck operators that feature quiet operation and power options for a range of trucks and trailers.

I’m an Enrolled Agent admitted to practice before the IRS and founder of Enrolled Agent Concierge, where I provide personalized tax and cash flow guidance for small business owners in the eCommerce, restaurant, CPG, and food & beverage industries. As your financial right hand, I ensure you always know your numbers and can make confident, growth-focused decisions. I limit my virtual CFO services to just 20 clients, giving each the time, attention, and expertise they deserve.

Brody's started from a roadside tent in 2015. We now own 2 successful lines Brody’s BBQ and Brody's Mac & Cheese and does in excess of 1M in revenue from April-October.

I founded Custom Trailer Pros in 2012 with a mission to help food truck entrepreneurs succeed. By partnering closely with our customers and investing in their success, we’ve become one of the most trusted food truck providers in the U.S.—and the first official food trailer provider of the National Street Food Vendors Association. Alongside leading the company, I’ve served as a business coach for startups since 2018. Outside of work, I’m a proud husband of 20 years and father of four amazing kids.

Michael Wedaa is a seasoned entrepreneur and respected business consultant with over 20 years of experience. Author of the best-selling book Corporation and LLC Secrets, he speaks nationwide on the benefits of incorporation and teaches business structure courses at UCLA, helping entrepreneurs build strong foundations for lasting success.

Mark Goldfeder is a 30-year veteran of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and has been training Florida’s fire service professionals since 2010. As President and Co-Founder of Five Bugles Institute and a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association, he delivers specialized leadership development, mentoring, and organizational change programs to both public service and corporate clients.

Bill is professionally trained in food service, worked for multiple large restaurant concepts, owned both brick & mortar and street vending businesses and have been training food service professionals since 1982.

Mike Carmody is VP of Operations for Cousins Maine Lobster. He is an accomplished Operations Executive with a proven track record of managing complex projects and exceeding expectations

Selena Johnson is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in preparing and filing tax returns, as well as providing comprehensive bookkeeping services to keep your financial records organized and up-to-date. I work closely with clients to ensure their tax obligations are met and their books are in order, allowing them to focus on running their business.

Jordan Foley commissioned into the Navy in 2012 after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, serving on submarines before becoming a Navy JAG. After losing a friend and fellow veteran to suicide during law school, he founded Let’s Chow in 2020 to help veterans launch careers in the culinary industry. A 2021 culinary school graduate, Jordan now channels his passion for cooking and mentorship to empower veterans in achieving their own American Dream.

Andy holds an MBA in Finance from UNC Charlotte and a BS in Business Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. With over 20 years in franchising—including operations, real estate, financing, area development, and sales—he’s helped award more than 500 franchises for both emerging and established brands. Since 2008, as President of Franchise Development Group, he has guided start-up franchises through the entire process, helping launch over 200 new concepts, including franchising Cousins Maine Lobster, one of the nation’s leading food truck franchises.

Benjamin is an assistant professor in occupational safety at UNC Charlotte. He has provided free owner and worker training in person and over Zoom for general safety, fire safety, propane, and fire extinguisher use.