About Us
A Voice for Seattle Restaurants
The Seattle Restaurant Alliance is a voice for Seattle restaurants, advocating on behalf of the more than 2,700 restaurants in Seattle.
Our mission: To develop an active network of restaurant owners, operators and managers focused on the issues that impact the Seattle restaurant community.
Principles to live by as Seattle restaurateurs:
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Be a resource to fellow restaurateurs and of value to the community
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Create a healthy and sustainable business environment
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Operate responsibly and ethically
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Help your employees and community prosper
Seattle restaurant association board members
Steve Hooper
President, Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Linda Di Lello Morton
Terra Plata
Eric Tanaka
Education Committee, Tom Douglas Restaurant
Todd Carden
Community Engagement Committee, Elliott Bay Brewing Co.
Destiny Sund
Communications Committee, The Confectional
Trey Lamont
Communications Committee, Jerk Shack
Jasmine Donovan
Communications Committee, Dick's Drive-In
Paul Osher
Committee & Education Committee, Porkchop & Co.
Seattle restaurant association staff
John Lane
Director of Local Government Affairs
John Lane joined the SRA in July 2015. He brings extensive public policy experience from his previous experience as legislative and legal counsel at the Office of Financial Management (2013-2015), a senior policy advisor to Gov. Jay Inslee on public safety and government operations (2013), executive policy adviser to Chris Gregoire (2005-2013) and the assistant attorney general (2001-05). He holds a law degree from Seattle University and a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross.
Contact John at johnl@wahospitality.org
Teddi McGuire
Local Government Affairs Coordinator
Teddi McGuire joined the SRA in October 2017. Prior to joining the SRA, Teddi worked in economic development at the City of Federal Way and spent time abroad in Belfast working for the U.S. Consulate. She has a B.A. in political science from Gonzaga University and an M.B.A from Seattle University.
Contact Teddi at teddim@washospitality.org