Keri Stockland has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the National Restaurant Association. In her new role, Stockland will oversee financial strategy and budgeting for both the Association and its Educational Foundation.
Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, commented on Stockland’s appointment: “Keri Stockland brings exceptional financial and strategic leadership to the National Restaurant Association at a pivotal moment for our industry and our Association. Keri’s disciplined approach to modernization and financial agility further strengthens our leadership team and positions the Association and Foundation to execute with clarity and confidence. With Keri helping to guide our financial strategy, we are advancing our priorities for the next era of modernization, indispensability, and growth – ensuring we deliver greater value to our members and strengthen the industry’s longterm momentum.”
Stockland has over 25 years of experience in both corporate and non-profit sectors. Her background includes work in IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions finance integration, as well as process optimization. She has held positions at KPMG Advisory, Independence Air, Computer Sciences Corporation, Grant Thornton, and most recently served as CFO of DKT International. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park, along with an active CPA license.
Upon her appointment, Stockland stated: “I am humbled by the confidence that Michelle and the Association’s leadership and Board have placed in me. It is a privilege to serve this community and the Association’s members, and I look forward to supporting restaurant industry professionals nationwide with the financial stewardship and strategic partnership that empowers their future success.”
