Ian Hoxworth
Ian has worked in operations, sales, and management roles in varied industries for over the course of his career. He started his management career with Speedway/SuperAmerica as a Co-Manager, eventually working his way up to be a District Manager, managing up to 13 stores and their personnel in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding areas.…
Read MorePaula Sandifer
Paula Sandifer has over 25 years of experience, and her Food service background is integral to her position with EHS. Paula’s love for cooking started from assisting her grandmother in the kitchen during her adolescent years that quickly turned into a passion. Paula graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality…
Read MoreDylan 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…
Read MoreJacquelle 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…
Read MoreDarren 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.…
Read MoreDawn Tyson
Dawn is an Executive Chef, author, consultant, culinary educator, “part-time” television personality, and all-around nice person. She has owned and operated or served as Executive Chef in several critically acclaimed restaurants in New York City, Westchester County, NY, Jamaica, and West Indies. Most recently, she served as Executive Chef for Eleven Clinton in Newark, NJ.…
Read MoreAaron 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…
Read MoreStacey Ramsey
Stacey is a fifth-generation restaurateur, with her family opening their first brick & mortar restaurant in 1888. Growing up in the industry has given her significant insight into all aspects of the business, from building to operating to marketing and hiring. She started bussing tables for her family 2 days a week at the age…
Read MoreSue 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 &…
Read MoreVanessa Coates
Vanessa fell in love with the service industry at 14 years old, while working at a 50’s-style diner wearing poodle skirts and ribbons in her hair. She has over 20 years of experience in restaurant operations that range from full-service, live music venues, fine dining, and happy-hour restaurants. After spending the majority of her career…
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