Michelle Korsmo is the President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, as well as the CEO of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. In her role, she focuses on delivering value to the association's members and advancing the restaurant industry's vitality. Before this, she served as the CEO of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, where she led the industry through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Korsmo also held leadership roles at the American Land Title Association and the U.S. Department of Labor. She began her career in North Dakota, where she built a public advocacy and political consulting firm.

Before her current role as President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, Michelle Korsmo had a diverse career. She served as the CEO of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, where she guided the industry through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to that, she was the head of the American Land Title Association, where she implemented industry standards in response to the 2008 housing crisis. Korsmo also worked as the Executive Vice President of the Americans for Prosperity Foundation and as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Labor. Early in her career, she founded a public advocacy and political consulting firm in her home state of North Dakota.

Michelle Korsmo built her career and reputation through leadership roles in various industries. She served as CEO of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, guiding the industry through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before that, she led the American Land Title Association, where she implemented industry standards in response to the 2008 housing crisis. Her strategic leadership and ability to navigate complex challenges contributed to her success and recognition in the business world.