Deandra Petkus

Deandra started her passion in hospitality 20 years ago in the Metro Detroit area by working with small concept restaurants, moving to the Washington D.C. area to work for country clubs. Wanting to continue to grow and learn in the hospitality industry, took a leap to Florida where she completed her sommelier and cicerone certification…

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Kelly Crawford

Born in Macon, Georgia, Kelly moved to Sarasota when he was 2 years old. Growing up in a house with his mother and older sister Kelly learned the value of hard work and resilience. Kelly has 20+ years of experience in the food & beverage industry. He developed a passion for creating custom beverage menus…

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Dylan Bendix

Dylan’s story is one of unexpected growth. Growing up shy and timid in the small town of Courtland, Minnesota, he began his service industry career at McDonald’s once he turned 14. There, he quickly began accepting promotions, before ending up leading the cook line at the local sports bar kitchen, until he left for secondary…

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Jacquelle Amado

Jacquelle was born and raised in B.C. Canada and has worked in the hospitality industry for 15 years. She got her start in restaurants at 18 as a hostess and quickly made her way up to management in a short amount of time. She began in fine-dining restaurants and found a passion for good food…

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Darren Kashin

Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario Darren was always curious about food. At 17 years old Darren began his restaurant career in Algonquin College’s Culinary Management program. A surprising choice to his family as he couldn’t even make Kraft Dinner. He worked full time in kitchens during school to absorb as much information as possible.…

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Aaron Willis

With over 20yrs in the restaurant industry, Aaron prides himself on recruiting the best of the best, for the best. At the age of 14, Aaron was dropped off, by his Father, at the Original Point Restaurant in Perdido Key, Florida. There he spent the next few summers shucking oysters, making cole slaw, and washing…

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Sue Birchhill

Growing up in the Milwaukee area, Sue found her love of cooking and hosting through her father. Nobody could throw a dinner party like him. Once in high school, she got her first restaurant job bussing tables at Pandl’s in Bayside and she never looked back. Sue received her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality &…

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Marieta Kaneva

Originally from Eastern Europe, Marieta, leverages her background to bring a new and unique personality to her recruiting style. With a passion for people, leadership and helping others she loves the fact she helps candidates realize their dreams. Marieta started working for one of the largest fast casual sandwich/bakery chains and quickly moved up the ranks…

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Sarah Iverson

Sarah Iverson comes to EHS from Wisconsin with extensive hospitality experience. Sarah spent her early years in the FOH working in the restaurant industry. After earning a degree from University of Wisconsin Stout in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Sarah began her career in Hotel Sales & Marketing. Over the next few years, she gained invaluable…

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Hailey Gliege

Hailey grew up on Vancouver Island, starting her career in restaurants at a young age in Tofino. Her passion for Hospitality led her to the city of Vancouver, where she continued to hone her skills, grow her knowledge and meet new people. Hailey has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years starting in…

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