Principal & Owner, Kristin brings a strong operational background to S2O Consultants by drawing on her extensive hospitality experience as well as her in-depth knowledge of all facets of the food design service industry. She holds a BS in Hospitality Management from Roosevelt University and currently is a Professional member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International. In 2014, FE&S magazine awarded Kristin the Consultant Top Achiever of the year award.

Kristin began her career in food service management. After gaining hands on experience in the industry, she entered the consulting industry and quickly became known for her personal drive, ability to learn quickly and strong personal skills. She, along with fellow partner Harry Schildkraut, left the company to form S2O Consultants. After 22 years of partnership, in 2025, Kristin became 100% owner. In January of 2026, the succession planning began with Ryan Rongo obtaining a small part in ownership of the firm. As of 2026, the company has grown to a firm of 13 and is recognized as one of the top firms in the world for Sports facility design.

S2O continues to provide a broad range of specialized consulting services to the Sports, Corporate, Educational and Hospitality industries in the area of food service. She is both a facilities designer and operational consultant.

Key projects have included renovations to the New Orleans Superdome, starting in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina up to the current renovations slated for completion in 2025, LAFC-new soccer stadium in Los Angeles, working on the renovations to the United Center, home of her favorites, the Chicago Bulls and the Blackhawks and multiple projects at Churchill Downs, Home of the Kentucky Derby.

Kristin resides in the city of Chicago and Florida. She enjoys dining out and traveling with friends and her 2 adult children.

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Ryan Rongo is Principal at S2O Consultants in Chicago, IL, bringing more than two decades of hands-on foodservice experience to kitchen equipment design. Since entering the industry in 2002 as an installer for a family-owned foodservice equipment dealership and stainless steel fabricator, Ryan developed deep practical knowledge of installation requirements and custom stainless steel fabrication—expertise he applies to every project.

A specialist in kitchen equipment design, Ryan primarily serves professional and collegiate sports facilities and also works with K–12 and corporate clients. He leverages field experience and technical insight to deliver durable, code-compliant, and operationally efficient designs that meet high-volume performance demands.

Ryan is an FCSI professional member and minority owner, holds LEED professional credentials, and completed bachelor-level studies at DeVry University. He partners with clients to align design strategy with budget, schedule, sustainability goals, and long-term maintainability, ensuring facilities perform reliably from opening through years of service.

Ryan resides in the city of St. Charles, IL, with his spouse Kaylee and their dog, Holly.

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Project Manager Peg will be involved in the project from start-to-finish, and will direct and coordinate project schedules, resources, and equipment. As well as maintenance of project documents, plans, and reports. Peg will work closely with the other members of the team to coordinate all aspects of the foodservice equipment requirements and ensure the client’s needs are met as the project evolves.

Peg Galie began her career in the foodservice industry at the age of 14 as a dishwasher and continued to work in foodservice as a server, bartender, cook and front-end manager. She has also been involved in residential construction. That changed in 2008 during the great recession when she joined a health care company. During her time in the health care industry, she worked part-time for S2O reviewing plans and specifications. She joined S2O in 2014 and has worked her way up through prior to becoming a project manager with S2O Consultants.
As project manager, Peg has worked on numerous large venue projects including professional and collegiate sports venues, hotels, K-12 schools, health care, corporate dining, and higher education facilities. Peg is an FCSI Professional Member.

Peg resides in the city of McHenry with her dog. She loves to travel and spend time with her grandchildren and family.

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A versatile and experienced Foodservice Consultant, Joe Mora brings over 35 years of experience in the industry, 20 of those as a designer and project manager. With a well-developed foundation in design, Joe holds a BS in Architecture from the Ohio State University, as well as a wealth of operational expertise gained working with operators like ClubCorp, Restaurant Associates and Marriott. Joe brings a balance of sound design practices with an understanding of the operational issues of a project to create spaces that work efficiently.

Joe began his foodservice consulting career with Cini-Little and has worked with other firms managing projects in hospitality, healthcare, sports venues, and amusement and entertainment. Some of Joe’s notable projects have been Volcano Bay water park at Universal Orlando, the Arizona Cardinals Stadium, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, and various restaurant projects in the US and Europe.

Joe serves his community as a volunteer with the Civil, Air Patrol, the auxiliary of the USAF. He is a Group Commander, overseeing the operations of fourteen squadrons and holds the rank of Major. He lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Project Coordinator & Revit/CAD Technician Amber brings over 20 years’ experience in the foodservice industry to S2O Consultants. Amber will be the project coordinator for the project and will direct and coordinate project schedules, resources, and equipment. She will oversee the daily management of projects, including designing foodservice equipment floor and site plans and preparing utility requirement plans while utilizing the latest Auto Cad and Revit software. Amber is also responsible for coordinating project documentation, equipment specifications and ensuring code and health department compliance. She will use the latest software to create design plans to meet the needs of the clients in all aspects of the foodservices for the facility.

Amber’s expertise in AutoCAD and Revit drawing production, BIM creation, MEP, Architectural Coordination, and onsite surveying makes her a vital member of the S2O team.

Amber Kennedy began her career in the foodservice industry at age 16 working as a cook/cashier for McDonald’s, a server at an Oyster Shucking Bar and a line cook at multiple family restaurants; all in the Kissimmee, Florida area. She joined S2O
in 2012 and has worked her way up to Senior Project Coordinator/Revit Technician with S2O Consultants. Amber resides in the city of McHenry, IL with her husband and son.

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