MEET OUR TEAM
THIS AWARD-WINNING TEAM WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF.
Our talented chefs, creative consultants, and professional staff will work with you to exceed your expectations. We promise to give plenty of reasons to feel confident and excited about your upcoming event.
We can’t wait to work with you!
If I wrote a book, the title would be:
“The Trials and Tribulations of raising a teenager named Suzi”
Jim McMerty
Founder
About Me
🐟 I won’t swim in natural bodies of water because I’m terrified that fish will touch my feet
Dan Riggs
Director Of Marketing
Steve Palmer
Senior Sales Consultant
My ideal superpower would be:
Being invisible
Chef Michelle
Kitchen Manager, PFS
Please reach out anytime, I’d love to connect with you about your event!
612.767.1774
Elsie Aldrich
Sales Consultant
My favorite vacation spot is:
Aruba! After my wife & I found out we were pregnant with our first born, Patrick, we went on a “Babymoon” there
Shawn McMerty
Co-President
612.239.6722
Sydney Young
Sales Consultant
My favorite flavor of ice cream is:
Peppermint!
Chef JJ
Sous Chef
Jenny Lunsman
Senior Event and Training Manager
The oddest item in my office is:
My daughter’s self portrait she made when she was 3. She has no nose & 3 fingers.
612.767.4114
Suzi McMerty Shands
Co-President
My favorite weekend activities:
Exploring Minneapolis and finding new restaurants!
Jane Boardman
Human Resources Manager
Cheryl Higgins
Controller
My favorite restaurant in Minnesota is:
Lakeside Club
Tim Bloom
Director of Facilities
What’s your favorite thing to do in Minnesota?
Go to the State Fair!
612.767.4103
Alana Koderick
Director of Sales
Favorite thing to do with my great-grandchildren:
Everything! Read, do puzzles, play toys.
612.767.1765
Julie DeStasio
Sales Consultant, PFS
My highest score in bowling is:
287 (woah)
Rob Damiani
Warehouse Manager
My favorite season is:
Winter!
Chef Tracy
Executive Chef