Business Beat: Track 15 Appoints Alison Mountford and Kaitlyn Frolich

Track 15 Names New Director of Marketing and Director of Private Events & Sales

Track 15, located at 1 Union Station in downtown Providence, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Mountford as director of marketing and Kaitlyn Frolich as director of private events and sales.

“We are thrilled to welcome Alison to our team and congratulate Kaitlyn on her new role ,” said Chris Marsella, owner, Track 15.  “They each bring an incredible amount of experience and enthusiasm to their positions – a great benefit to our unique concept, which draws guests from myriad demographics, of all ages, and of all tastes.”

As director of marketing, Alison Mountford is responsible for the development and implementation of the marketing and communications strategy for the food hall and its seven culinary vendors, bar, and robust programming. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, most recently as director of marketing and communications at Hope & Main in Warren, RI, where she developed and oversaw social media, new member recruitment strategy, and mission awareness efforts.

Prior to that, Alison worked at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she co-led the design and successful funding of the school’s EPA STAR Program grant, focused on household food waste reduction research and behavior change interventions.  She  began her career on the West Coast, founding Square Meals in San Francisco, the city’s first modern meal delivery service, where she was also the executive chef.  Over ten years, her clientele included IDEO, Silicon Valley Bank, Salesforce, and then-Senator Kamala Karris.

Alison holds a bachelor of arts in anthropology from New York University and an associate in arts in culinary from Le Cordon Bleu, California Culinary Academy.  She is also the founder and president of Ends + Stems, a digital media platform that seeks to educate viewers about food waste reduction and driving positive behavior change toward sustainable living. Alison currently resides in East Providence, Rhode Island with her family.

EDITOR’s NOTE:  ALISON was RINewsToday’s Food Writer in 2022 and 2023 – we congratulate her!

Kaitlyn Frolich brings extensive experience in the hospitality, nonprofit, and design sectors to her new role as director of private events and sales, in which she oversees sales, planning, and execution of private events.

Kaitlyn joined Track 15 as part of the opening team, spearheading community engagement and events. Prior to that, she was the renowned venue manager at Barnaby Castle, where she aided in the restoration of the building and coordinated events and engagements to financially support that work, including the legendary Halloween at the Castle events.

Kaitlyn also worked as a philanthropy and events coordinator at Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice in Portsmouth, RI, where she orchestrated major fundraising events in support of the nonprofit’s mission and as director of member services and events at the Hope Club in Providence, RI, directing member services and communications for the members-only city club.

She is also the founder and principal event architect of Kaitlyn Alyece Event Architects, a boutique event design firm that has produced more than 100 high-profile galas, community festivals, and corporate functions. Kaitlyn holds a bachelor of interior design from Boston Architectural College and a continuing education certificate program for interior design from the Rhode Island School of Design.

A member of the Leadership of Rhode Island Xi Class, Kaitlyn currently serves on the boards of the Life at Night Taskforce (Arts, Culture & Tourism, RI Hospitality Association, Providence Foundation) and the VETS Foundation.  She resides in Providence.

About Track 15:

Track 15, located at 1 Union Station in Providence, RI, is a vibrant, 18,000 square-foot food hall located in the historic Union Station in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Built in 1898, the original Union Station consisted of 14 intercity rail lines and operated until 1986, when the smaller Amtrak station was built. The food hall’s name Track 15 is a nod to Union Station’s earliest days as the hub of southeastern New England’s transportation network, supporting the machinery, textile, and jewelry industries that fueled the growth and future of Providence.

A haven for foodies, Track 15 is home to seven Rhode Island-based restaurateurs each offering a unique and delicious concept. Guests can try modern Indian from Little Chaska, Middle Eastern cuisine from Tolia, seafood from Dune Brothers, Mexican from Dolores, burgers from There, There, Italian from Giusto PVD, and pizza from Mother Pizzeria PVD, all while enjoying a large central bar, indoor and outdoor seating for approximately 600 patrons, an entertainment venue, and a 10,000 square foot plaza for outdoor seating and special events.  Track 15 is open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.track15RI.com.