Meet the Executive Leadership Team

Jim Horan |  Founder & CEO  |  he/him/his

Been with Blue Plate since: 1983

Favorite Blue Plate event: Julia Child visiting and having breakfast with Blue Plate.

Favorite Blue Plate dish: Anything grilled over coals.

Fun Fact: My Social Services education was excellent training for my present career.

Daniel Joseph  |  Operating Partner  |  he/him/his

Been with Blue Plate since: 2009

Favorite Blue Plate event: The Art Institute of Chicago Salutes Richard and Maggie Daley, April 2011 – Millenium Park.

Favorite Blue Plate dish: Wao Bao Station.

Fun Fact: Mastered the art of conversation by listening.

Beth Bracco  |  VP of Business Development  |  she/her/hers

Been with Blue Plate since: 1994

Favorite Blue Plate event: Colgate Reception at Symphony Center where Bonnie Raitt performed.

Favorite Blue Plate dish: The housemade pita chips are addicting!

Fun Fact: I’ve mastered the art of attending 4 events in one night!