Brenda Diaz

Brenda was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She holds a business administration degree with a minor in Marketing. Brenda’s passion for hospitality began when she was 13 and helped her grandmother as a housekeeper. She gained hands-on experience across all hotel departments, steadily working her way up until she reached the sales department—where she…

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Bruce Manson

Bruce has been living the dream in the people business that runs Restaurants for the last 30 years. He started working in restaurants at the young age of 16 as a busboy in the clubhouse of a horse racing track and has never looked back from there. Throughout his career, Bruce has worked in every…

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Gregg Gauss

Gregg started working in restaurants when he was just 15 years old. His first job was for a top fine-dining concept in the Milwaukee, WI, area. He started as a busboy and dishwasher and eventually moved into banquet serving. From there, he worked in hourly positions for several years serving, bartending, and hosting. He eventually…

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Andrew TerBush

Growing up, Andrew discovered a passion for culinary arts and storytelling, igniting a journey through some of the most innovative concepts in the food and beverage industry. From launching Disney’s first allergen-friendly menus to modernizing traditional cuisines with Biryani Boys, Andrew has spent over 15 years transforming ideas into unforgettable dining moments. They’ve always believed…

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Steven Tucker

Steven joins EHS Recruiting after a 21-year career in full-service hospitality that spanned many brands and culinary backgrounds. Steven started his management career with Bloomin Brands, specifically Outback Steakhouse where he began as a Kitchen Manager. Being a stickler for systems and quality, it wasn’t long before he was a training ambassador and mentor to…

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Jolie Warshaw

Jolie brings over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, working in various roles from Food and Beverage to Sales and Marketing to Operations. She worked for larger, corporate brand hotels from sunny south Florida to the trendy boutique hotels of New York City and Martha’s Vineyard. Jolie has had the opportunity to travel internationally…

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Chris Gilson

Chris’ F&B journey began early in high school working at the local Colorado sports and entertainment venues eventually leading to running the Stanley Hotel’s coffee program in Estes Park, Colorado. From there, Chris joined the Starbucks Coffee Company in Colorado and relocated to Pennsylvania. He worked his way through the ranks to Store Manager running…

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Julia Scheffsky

As a seasoned General Manager, I have a proven track record of successfully directing hotel operations and driving revenue growth. With experience transitioning hotels to new ownership, to building management teams of 20+ and 100+ employees. In addition to managing the hotel side of the business, I have decades of experience overseeing F&B programs, sales,…

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Mark Resnick

Mark Resnick is an accomplished leader with expertise in business development, sales management, operations, and food safety. He is highly regarded for his ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and make sound decisions that focus on maximizing EBITDA. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a talent for generating innovative solutions in challenging situations. He is…

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Stephanie Porter

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Stephanie is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Her journey began in Michigan, where she attended Michigan State University and developed a passion for the hospitality sector while working as a bartender. This led to a successful career with Bravo Brio Restaurant Group (BBRG), where she started as…

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