TRA Marketplace 2019

Emily Williams Knight

Texas Restaurant Association


Knight has more than 20 years of experience and success in national and global leadership positions. She is currently President and CEO of Texas Restaurant Association. Her career includes senior leadership roles at Laureate Education and serving as President of Kendall College, a leader in hospitality and culinary arts education. During her time as Kendall’s president, Knight expanded access to culinary education throughout the Midwest, Latin America and the Middle East. She worked closely with the Illinois legislature to advance the industry and partnered with the Mayor of Chicago, Choose Chicago, and the Illinois Restaurant Association to drive Chicago visitors to a record 50 million per year.

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