The Strategic Difference.
Our culture embodies collaboration, creativity, and innovation. We prioritize open communication, respect, and integrity, fostering trust within our team and with our clients. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, always striving for excellence in all we do.
Meet the team
Senior Leadership
David Koelling
David is a renowned restaurateur and founder of Strategic Dining Services. He has transformed the fine dining industry and is recognized for his leadership in senior living and healthcare food service. David has received numerous accolades, including the 2011 Industry Innovator Award and the Best of The Best 2012 Award. Holding a BA from Michigan State University, David has been nominated for Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year and honored by Illinois with the Partner in Eldercare award for his dedication to providing meals for seniors.
Jill Kuntz
Jill Kuntz is the Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Dining Services with extensive experience in the restaurant and contract dining sectors. She specializes in Financial P&L Management, Food & Beverage operations, and Hospitality Management, focusing on operational efficiency and customer service. Jill’s leadership, combined with her communication degree from Villanova University, drives growth and innovation while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Steve Servant
Steve brings nearly 40 years of food and hospitality service operations, clinical nutrition and business development experience in the Senior Living and Healthcare industry. Known for his strength and expertise in senior level business development roles, Steve helped build two well-established healthcare support service outsourcing giants during their rapid ascent. Following a five-year period as principal of his own company, Steve joined forces with Unidine as a shareholder and executive team member positions including Division President for the Senior Living Culinary Group and SVP leading strategic account and new business development. As Chief Commercial Officer for Strategic Dining, Steve leads strategic growth and market strategy.
RonnDa Peters
RonnDa leads marketing at Strategic Dining Services, specializing in branding, strategy, and sales management. With over 19 years in the hospitality and senior living sectors, she focuses on enhancing client relationships and optimizing ROI. RonnDa holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Wisconsin.