Meet The America’s Best Restaurants Team
Matt Plapp
Matt Plapp is the CEO of America’s Best Restaurants. He started his digital marketing journey back in 2008 helping restaurant owners increase their profits by attracting the attention of their customers every week.
Matt has a passion for helping people build successful businesses that bring smiles to the community. One of Matt’s favorite foods is Buffalo Wings, and he also loves CrossFit!
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Kylie Thorn
Sales Admin
Kylie joined America’s Best Restaurants in 2022! Kylie is from Richmond, KY and now lives in Florence, KY. If she was an animal she would be a starfish because she is easygoing and goes with the flow! Spaghetti is Kylie’s favorite food.
Becky Schlotter
Success Coach
Becky joined America's Best Restaurants in 2022! Becky once lived in Perth, Western Australia for a year after graduating from high school. She enjoys exploring in the kitchen making new recipes, photography, pickleball, and has a love for travel. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and children!
Meghan Ashley
Content Distribution
Meghan Ashley is the content distributor for America’s Best Restaurants. She joined the team in 2021 and is responsible for scheduling company posts to all social platforms. Meghan loves visiting local spots. Her superpower of choice would be flying and she’s currently working on getting her pilot’s license.
Suzanne Hale
Communications Specialist
Suzanne grew up in Muncie, IN and now lives in Walton, KY. She spent years in the foodservice industry doing everything from pastry making to third-party food safety audits. She loves to write about great restaurants so people will learn about them and will go eat there! Her favorite dessert is fudgy chocolate brownies, but she's a dietitian too, so everything in moderation, right?
Daran Adair
Producer & Sales
Daran Adair is a hard-working and trustworthy individual, who enjoys helping people meet and exceed their goals. He was born in Winnipeg, but now lives in Savage, MN. Daran loves to play the drums and hockey. His favorite food is a Peanut Butter Bacon Cheeseburger, which he eats whenever he finds one!
Teresa Martin
Producer
Teresa Martin is originally from Floyd, VA and now lives in Check, VA. She joined the America’s Best Restaurants team in 2021. She loves that we offer restaurants the opportunity to grow their businesses with our help. Whenever Teresa has the chance, she drag races her ‘79 Trans Am on the track!
Luis Rivera
Show Host & Sales
Luis Rivera is a friendly face at America’s Best Restaurants. Hailing from Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he now lives in Crestview Hills, KY. Luis has been a HUGE superhero and comic book fan since he was young. Luis LOVES to travel. When he’s not on the road, you can find him enjoying some Japanese food!
Duane Plapp
Relationship Expert
Duane Plapp is the Michael Jordan of Sales. He’s got a heart of gold and a personality that makes everyone in the room laugh. When he’s not coaching the America’s Best Restaurants sales team, you can find Duane in the studio with Matt streaming 'Fire with Dad'. Cha Ching Baby!
Logan Eickhoff
Producer
Logan Eickhoff is originally from Florence Kentucky. He joined America's Best Restaurants in 2022. Logan loves working at ABR because they have a very fun work environment and everyone is super friendly. In his spare time, Logan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, and watching football.
Trevor Jones
Executive Producer
Trevor is a dedicated Producer with a unique background in college football, where he played passionately for six years. A self-proclaimed cheesecake connoisseur, Trevor's love for this decadent dessert is only rivaled by his enthusiasm for staying fit and active. In his free time, you can find Trevor hitting the gym!
Randy Moore
Producer
Randy Moore is a Producer for America’s Best Restaurants. He has been working in the restaurant marketing industry since 2022, and he now lives in Florence, KY. Randy loves seeing the excitement on clients’ faces when setting up their visit to America’s Best Restaurants! His favorite food is pizza. (Duh!)
Katie Taylor
Producer
Katie has a deep love for spending time at the lake and creating unforgettable memories with her friends. As a seafood aficionado, she's always on the lookout for the next delectable dish to delight her taste buds. Her most cherished vacation memory is witnessing the breathtaking sunset in Santorini, Greece!
David Phillips
Producer
David, a dynamic team member at ABR, has an eclectic background as both a professional mascot and a dedicated educator. This unique blend of experience has equipped him with the skills to bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine love for learning to the ABR family. When he's not relishing in his favorite chicken dishes, David can be found hiking!
Dan Link
Producer
Originally from West Chester, Ohio, Dan now lives in Fort Wright, Kentucky. His favorite food is pizza and he loves photography and traveling! He even got to see the Pope (not once, but twice!) on a trip to Florence and Rome. He also loves concerts and live music, and has met Trent Reznor and Dave Matthews!
Austin Turner
Videographer
Austin Turner is originally from Norton, VA but now lives in Erlanger, KY. Austin enjoys working out and believes that the gym can teach you a lot about life. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his family and friends. His favorite memory is the 2021 America’s Best Restaurants Christmas party.
Jacalyn Mains
Host
Jacalyn, a charismatic host of America's Best Restaurants, brings her passion for good food and lively conversation to every episode. A lover of live music and captivating vocals, she enjoys singing her heart out and savoring a fine glass of wine. Her all-time favorite dish is her Grandpa Fonte's delectable spaghetti and meatballs, a cherished family recipe that warms both her palate and her heart.
Theo Williams
Host
Theo, a proud Jersey boy and host of America's Best Restaurants, showcases his love for food while celebrating the nation's culinary gems. With a passion for Jet Skiing and water activities, he's always ready to dive into exhilarating experiences on the waves. Adding to his impressive repertoire, Theo has also graced the screen in the iconic TV series, The Sopranos, further demonstrating his diverse talents.
Varun Singh
Video Editor
Varun Singh joined the America’s Best Restaurants team in 2021. He was born and raised in Ranchi, India, and loves his job because he enjoys helping people meet and exceed their goals. If he had one super power, it would be to fly because that’s the only way he could fly for free! Wings are his go-to food!
Jaffar Haider
Video Editor
Jaffar Haider joined ABR as a video producer. He loves his job because he’s a big foodie and gets to make creative videos about food. If Jaffar had one super power, it would be flying so he wouldn’t have to worry about traffic jams. In his free time, he loves playing video games with his friends.
MD Maruful Islam
Video Editor
MD Maruful Islam joined the Americas Best Restaurants team in 2021. He was born and raised in Rangpur, Bangladesh, where he discovered his love & passion for food. If he had one super power, it would be the ability to fly so he could travel anywhere in the world and eat his favorite food – burgers!
Sandeep Singh
Video Editor
Sandeep Singh joined the America’s Best Restaurants team in 2021. He was born and raised in Ranchi, India. Sandeep loves his job because he loves the America’s Best Restaurants fun work environment. If he had one superpower it would be flying because he wants to travel the world like a bird.