Meet the Team

Lionel is from St. Louis, Missouri and has been involved in the hospitality industry since his teenage years. He graduated from culinary school and hospitality program, and has worked in...

Growing up in Chihuahua, Mexico, Benny fell in love with the Hispanic cuisine and culture. He started working in the food industry in 2004. In 2018 Benny got the opportunity...

Executive chef, Kris Koch, raised in Minneapolis, blends his Midwest roots with global culinary influences, creating a playful and adventurous cooking style. He is dedicated to incorporating fresh, local, and...

Jerry is a New Yorker at heart with a passion for sports and culinary creativity. He brought his culinary talents to the US Open overseeing the final products. Jerry is...

Laurie’s been in the hospitality industry for nearly 27 years. Her favorite part of the industry is being part of a banquet and catering team, and working with people creating...

Kristin Larson is a dynamic professional with a diverse career spanning multiple industries, including hospitality, food service, and gaming. She began her career as a receptionist, where she honed her...

Rick has been working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years both in the Metropolitan area of Minneapolis and more recently, San Francisco, California. He started as a restaurant...

I’ve been in and out of the hospitality field for years. I started my career at St. Olaf as a server in Stav Hall before moving down to The Cage...

I developed my passion for cooking at a very young age, watching my parents cook meals from scratch with fresh ingredients. One of my favorite dishes to make is steamed...

Jaime graduated at the top of her class from Le Cordon Bleu School of Patisserie and Baking, with honors in French Pastry and Baking. She has worked since graduating as...

Grace was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri where she grew up in a food and farm-loving family. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where she worked...