SPOTLIGHT ON Jeanette Rolla
Senior Account Manager
Can you tell us a little about yourself? I joined IMI in October of 2017 as an Account Manager to oversee the Aramark Sports & Entertainment Adult Beverage Program. After 20 years of onpremise food & beverage management, I was excited to find a role that would capitalize on my experiences and keep me in the industry I love, while still allowing for that sought-after work/life balance. The last three and a half years have flown by as I learned an entirely new aspect of the F&B business. I specifically have enjoyed being part of a team with such a diverse background of knowledge and experiences. The collaboration and resources are endless! Prior to joining IMI, I worked as a Premium Director with 14
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Aramark Sports & Entertainment for six years at Citi Field and Wells Fargo Center, consecutively. While this last year brought a lot of change in how we do our business, it also brought the happiest of personal changes: my engagement! What are your responsibilities within IMI? I focus on curating beverage programs with my clients. The process always starts with selecting partners and brands that make sense for different occasions and experiences, in addition to those that drive revenue and appeal to a wide variety of guests and fans across the country. I’ve concentrated on cultivating relationships with the client and suppliers to provide operators with resources in
