Shawn Townsend named RAMW’s new President and CEO

The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced their appointment of Shawn Townsend as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Townsend joins the RAMW team after more than a decade with the District of Columbia’s government, most recently serving as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nightlife and Culture. RAMW’s Board of Directors partnered with Vetted Solutions to lead the search process, which ultimately led to Mr. Townsend’s selection. Gavin Coleman, RAMW Board Chair and Partner at Long Shot Hospitality, said, “Our industry is at a pivotal moment and we are thrilled to welcome Shawn in this role to lead both the industry and organization into the next chapter. Shawn brings a bounty of energy, experience, and knowledge and is already in the unique position to have earned the trust of many operators across the city and region. Now as we continue the recovery path of rebuilding business, workforce, and economic sustainability for operators of all sizes, especially in the wake of Initiative 82, we are confident that Shawn is the right leader for the job.” The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington is the trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Established in 1920, RAMW advocates for and promotes the vitality of the capital region’s hospitality industry, with a legacy of legislative and regulatory representation, education and workforce development, marketing, small business support, and more.

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