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THIS IS US

Meet the People Behind Every Great Experience

Passionate professionals. One shared purpose.

From chefs and event producers to sales, operations, and support teams, our people are the heart of Food For Thought. United by creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality, we're proud to build a culture where great people create extraordinary experiences—together.

ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP

Leading with Vision, The People Shaping Food For Thought

Our leadership team brings together decades of expertise, innovation, and a shared passion for excellence.

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FOUNDER

Nancy
Sharp

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CO-CEO

Voula Litsogiannis

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CO-CEO

Tim
Garcia

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DIRECTOR
WORKSPACE SOLUTIONS

Katie
Capaccio

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VP SALES & DEVELOPMENT

Michelle Holdeman

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VP FINANCE

George
Revel

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DIRECTOR
HUMAN RESOURCES

Patricia
Penarrieta

EVENT TEAM

The Faces Behind Every Memorable Event

Our experienced event professionals work alongside clients every step of the way.

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SALES MANAGER

Meaghan
Tiberio

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SALES MANAGER

Annie
Dekock

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CREATIVE EXPERIENCE MANAGER

Anna
Ditton

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SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT

Brian
Kiefer

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SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT

Linda
Barder

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SALES CONSULTANT

Dana
Morones

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SALES CONSULTANT

Kacilynn
Zimmerman

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SALES CONSULTANT

Anna
Zuniga

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SALES CONSULTANT

Lorena
Kennedy

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SALES CONSULTANT

Diana
Streit

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SALES CONSULTANT

John Van
Norman

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SALES CONSULTANT

Hanna
Roberts

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SALES CONSULTANT

Lauren
Reed

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EVENT PRODUCER

Jessica
Konsler

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EVENT PRODUCER

Gunnar
Pullins

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EVENT PRODUCER

Anabel
Fast

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EVENT PRODUCER

Zoe
Prather

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EVENT PRODUCER

Lucas
Irwin

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EVENT PRODUCER

Claire
Profumo

HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS

Elevating Hospitality To The Next Level

Our Hospitality Solutions team creates hospitality-driven dining solutions for workplaces, education, museum, airline & philanthropic industries around the US.

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DIRECTOR
CAFE OPERATIONS

Jeff
Klosowski

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REGIONAL MANAGER

Juan
Escobedo

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REGIONAL MANAGER

Pepe
Fernandez

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WORKSPACE 
EXECUTIVE CHEF

Marc
Vitello

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SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT

Jesseca
Cutter

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SALES CONSULTANT

Becky Steenstrup

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CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

Lilly
Sauoli

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MEETING & EXPERIENCE MANAGER

Pamela Sanchez

CULINARY LEADERSHIP

The Visionaries Behind Every Menu

Our culinary leaders blend craftsmanship, and innovation to create exceptional menus that elevate every dining and event experience.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Adam
Wendt

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CHEF DE CUISINE

Ariana Dipasupil

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KITCHEN PRODUCTION MANAGER

Tiffany
Barrett

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CATERING QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

Angela
Jordan

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PASTRY CHEF

Ligia
Mihut

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PASTRY SOUS CHEF

Nicolette Aranilla

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SOUS CHEF

Oscar
Aguilar

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SOUS CHEF

Patrick
Manroe

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FIELD CHEF III

James
Cooney

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SOUS CHEF

Ramiro
Macedo

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SOUS CHEF

Elver
Vera

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Join a Team That Invests in People

Whether you're just beginning your hospitality journey or bringing years of experience to the table, Food For Thought offers opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career. We believe great hospitality starts with great people, which is why we invest in development, celebrate contributions, and create pathways for advancement across our organization. Join a team where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your future has room to grow.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Bringing Brand & Client Experiences To Life

Our Marketing & Communications team manages and creates the messaging through all media channels and outlets while creating branded experiences for our clients and partners.

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CREATIVE STRATEGIST

Tina
Colletta

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DIGITAL & MULTIMEDIA STRATEGIST

Joey
Adamczyk

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VISUAL DESIGNER

Jessica
Grady

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VISUAL DESIGNER

Kelly
Svetlichniy

OPERATIONS TEAM

The Team That Keeps It All Moving

Behind every successful event, café, and dining experience is our dedicated Operations Team.

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SUPPLY CHAIN & INVENTORY MANAGER

Angie
Moore

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EVENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Gabby 
Chavez

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STAFFING OFFICE MANAGER

Eugenia
Cortes

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AR SPECIALIST

Katerina
Freislerova

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Mihaela
Popa

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Cristina
Lovu

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MAITENANCE TECHNICIAN

John
Travis

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IT MANAGER

Brian
Schultz

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WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Aaron
Sims

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WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Geoffery
Brown

HUMAN RESOURCES & RECRUITMENT

Supporting Our Greatest Asset

Our Human Resources and Recruiting team, dedicated to fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and support.

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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Patricia
Penarrieta

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HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Rebeca
Flores

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HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR

Anka
Saavedra

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SENIOR RECRUITER

Sara
Saucedo

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Liz
Sarnik

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