Kris Moon, Seminar Host

Kris Moon is the Chief Operating Officer of a21, having joined the company in January 2025 to work alongside CEO Brett Friedman in shaping organizational strategy and supporting global growth. Before a21, Moon spent 17 years at the James Beard Foundation, culminating in his role as President and COO, where he led major strategic initiatives, revenue growth, partnerships, and industry support programs that strengthened one of America's most influential culinary nonprofits.