Hospitality Advisory
Restaurant Revival
Business Coaching
Financial Guidance
Human Resources
Hospitality Advisory
Restaurant Revival
Business Coaching
Financial Guidance
Human Resources
Laura Payne is a highly effective business, operational leader and certified coach with over 20 years of leadership expertise. Known for building strong company cultures and innovative operational techniques , Laura helps organizations harness their full potential and elevate their financial impact. This results in lean and efficiently r
Laura Payne is a highly effective business, operational leader and certified coach with over 20 years of leadership expertise. Known for building strong company cultures and innovative operational techniques , Laura helps organizations harness their full potential and elevate their financial impact. This results in lean and efficiently run companies.
Laura’s leadership journey began at The Four Seasons Hotels and University Club of Chicago where she cultivated her commitment to people first cultures. Laura then went onto running The Purple Pig in Chicago as Administrator, where her contributions supported a James Beard Award win.
Most recently, as Chief Operations Officer of Doughboy Restaurant Group, Laura implemented standards that improved operations, customer satisfaction and overall financial performance. Her passion for helping businesses thrive has lead her to heading the advisory services at Campayne Group where Laura fosters enduring connections with businesses and drives organizational and financial success.
Doran Payne is a respected culinary and hospitality expert with over two decades of experience.Recognized as Bon Appétit Management Company's Chef of the Year in 2023, Doran's extensive expertise encompasses high-end culinary operations as well as strategic hospitality consulting. Having trained in renowned Michelin-starred restaurants a
Doran Payne is a respected culinary and hospitality expert with over two decades of experience.Recognized as Bon Appétit Management Company's Chef of the Year in 2023, Doran's extensive expertise encompasses high-end culinary operations as well as strategic hospitality consulting. Having trained in renowned Michelin-starred restaurants as well as five star hotels throughout Europe, Doran has mastered both fine dining from his stints at restaurants such as Le Taillevent Paris to to large-scale operations at The Four Seasons Hotels , London & Chicago
Leveraging his experience as Chef/Owner of Prairie Bread Kitchen, Doran successfully balanced culinary creativity with business management. Doran has a deep understanding of creating offerings that resonate with both customers and teams.
Today, Doran focuses on advising restaurants and hospitality businesses to elevate culinary standards, streamline operations, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. Doran's work has earned him media appearances on ABC, CBS, and NBC, and features in notable publications like the Chicago Tribune The Sun Times and Crain's Chicago Business