Jessie is an executive leader with an eclectic background in hospitality that has spanned 15 years from Austin to London and back home to Houston, TX where she currently serves as the Head of Brands at independently owned and operated restaurant group, Goode Company Restaurants. Originally from Southeast Texas, Jessie's passion for writing, strategic planning and creating award-winning brand personalities for local and international hospitality brands such as Mondelez International, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In, Mellow Mushroom, Bloomin' Brands, Bob Evans Restaurants, Corner Bakery Cafe, Luby's, Fuddruckers, Wines of Germany, FRENCH’S Food Company, Goode Company Restaurants, Berg Hospitality Group, G8 Plate Hospitality, Wines from Rioja and Wine & Food Week has given her a well-rounded approach to advertising, corporate and consumer PR, social media, marketing and communications.Outside of the office, Jessie is a member of Foodways Texas and is an active volunteer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, The Houston Food Bank, I'll Have What She's Having, The GLEAM Network and with The Girls Empowerment Network. She is formally trained in food journalism and holds a credited wine certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust of London.