The New Wave of Foodservice Technology in Senior Care
The New Wave of Foodservice Technology in Senior Care
From Today’s Solutions to Tomorrow’s Innovations
A free IASC webinar for leaders at senior care and LTC facilities.
Presented January 21, 2025
Jill Kuntz, Division President, CCL Hospitality Group
Jessica Smith, Menu Solutions, USFoods
Ellen Lowre, Vice President of Nutrition, Wellness, and Sustainability at CCL Hospitality Group
Sean Rowe, President & CEO at MealSuite


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The senior care industry is experiencing rapid change, with increasing staffing shortages and economic pressures. More and more communities are turning to technology to streamline operations and enhance care—automated menu management, AI-driven purchasing, and digital ordering are just the beginning.
Join us for an insightful webinar where experts will dive into:
- The powerful impact of transitioning from paper to digital in front- and back-of-house operations.
- Stress-free implementation strategies to make technology work for your team today and in the future.
- How to prepare for upcoming industry changes and what’s next
You’ll hear from industry leaders:
Jessica Smith, with 20+ years in healthcare foodservice operations, who will share her expertise in implementing technology solutions and driving successful outcomes.
Ellen Lowre, VP of Nutrition, Wellness, and Sustainability at CCL Hospitality Group, bringing over 15 years of experience leading large-scale nutrition and wellness programs.
Sean Rowe, CEO of MealSuite, who has transformed senior living foodservice with innovative technology solutions for over 3,000 locations.
Your Presenters
Jill Kuntz
Division President
CCL Hospitality Group
Jill is a seasoned operations leader with extensive experience in the restaurant and contract dining industries. Currently serving as Divisional President for non traditional business within CCL Hospitality Group, she drives operational excellence through her expertise in Financial P&L Management, Food & Beverage, Operations Management, and Customer Service. Her focus is on supporting self up organizations with an above unit management support infrastructure to curate & enhance dining programs.
Jill joined CCL Hospitality Group in 2018 as Regional Vice President, quickly advancing to Vice President of Operations and then to her current role as DP. Her prior roles include District Manager at Unidine and Chief Operations Officer at Strategic Dining Services, where she honed her leadership and team-building skills. With a focus on efficiency, innovation, and exceptional guest/resident experiences, Jill continues to elevate CCL Hospitality Group’s performance and customer satisfaction.

Jessica Smith
National Field Manager
Menu Solutions
Jessica has an extensive career in healthcare foodservice operations in both acute care and senior living with over 20 years of experience. She has been successful working in both the contract-managed and self-operation environments and has extensive knowledge of regulations, industry standards and day-to-day operations of healthcare foodservice in both single and multi-site healthcare systems. In her role, Jessica is responsible for the successful execution of all Menu Solutions activities. She works with Field Menu Solutions Specialists to ensure consistent implementation of menu services and customer relationships.

Ellen Lowre
Vice President of Nutrition, Wellness, and Sustainability
CCL Hospitality Group
Ellen Lowre is the Vice President of Nutrition, Wellness, and Sustainability at CCL Hospitality Group, bringing over 15 years of experience in health and wellness leadership. With a strong background as a clinical dietitian and holding a Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition, Ellen has led large-scale, enterprise-level nutrition and wellness programs, delivering exceptional results through a blend of hands-on involvement and strategic cross-functional collaboration. Prior to CCL, she spent 12 years at Unidine Corporation, advancing through various nutrition leadership roles.

Sean Rowe
President & CEO
MealSuite
A serial entrepreneur with a passion for solving complex business challenges with technology, Sean launched his first company at the age of 10. By his early twenties, Sean had built up a team of 30 who consulted on and helped build over 200 software projects in 30+ industries. After accidentally falling into – and falling in love with – the senior living industry, Sean quickly realized the opportunity to bring his experience and team to help drive operational efficiency and overall satisfaction for staff and residents. That’s why he acquired MealSuite in 2018 and made it his mission to develop an all-in-one ecosystem of software and hardware solutions to help senior living operators thrive. Today, MealSuite has over 150 team members, helping to deliver technology to over 3,000 senior living locations


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