Executive Team
Ed Brink
Marty Burgermyer
Deidre Matoza
Head of Schmoozing
Owner
In the industry: Since I was in diapers, 27 years
Best part about the job: The People
I take my coffee: Depends on the day. Cream & Sugar or Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
When not working you can find me: Up on a hill looking at a field downwind, possibly in a Montana stream fishing, dominating cornhole tournaments, golfing or hanging out at the lake with my family.
Words to live by: Treat people how you would like to be treated
Favorite Restaurant:
Raw Sushi Bistro
Deidre Matoza
Marty Burgermyer
Deidre Matoza
Champion of Office Happiness
Office Manager
In the industry: 9 years
Best part about the job: The great and inspiring people I've gotten to know and work with
I take my coffee: No coffee for me
When not working you can find me: spending time with my family
Words to live by: Be Kind
Favorite Restaurant: Anything sushi
Marty Burgermyer
Marty Burgermyer
Marty Burgermyer
Conversation Specialist
Director of Sales / Client Manager
In the industry: 40 years!...am I really that old?
Best part about the job: I don’t consider it a job. I consider it a lifetime adventure!
I take my coffee: Black and strong!
When not working you can find me: Spending time with my family in the outdoors, playing sports, fishing and camping.
Words to live by: “The Truth will set you Free!”
Favorite Restaurant: The Buttercup Café in Placerville. It changes often and I love to find new “favorites” weekly!
Our Formally Trained Chefs
Dino Zografos
Susan Borowczyk
Susan Borowczyk
Consulting Partner and Friend
Sales / Account Director
In the industry: 45 years
Best part about the job: Help customer succeed and make great friends
I take my coffee: Cream and sugar but I would prefer my Greek Coffee
When not working you can find me: Riding my Motorcycle or outdoors; fishing, hunting, enjoying my family
Words to live by: Treat people the way you want to be treated
Favorite Restaurant: Not there any longer - Castaways Coyote Point San Mateo
Susan Borowczyk
Susan Borowczyk
Susan Borowczyk
Star Mentor and Chef
Account Executive / Corporate Chef
In the industry: Since I picked up a knife. . . 30 years, professionally
Best part about the job: Mentoring, and seeing peoples dreams and ideas come to life
I take my coffee: Constantly. . . .and when camping with grounds and Kahlua
When not working you can find me: Reading Food Articles, Cooking, swimming (but never Snow Skiing - that’s for the husband and kids)
Words to live by: I learned this long ago, but not soon enough “Treat everyone how I would like my children treated.” I pray on this to not only make myself a better person, but a grateful one.
Favorite Restaurant: There are too many to choose from. My favorite is Masa Latina, Manteca, family owned and operated.
HG Office Team
Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
General Nerd
Marketing Manager
In the industry: 17 years
Best part about the job: The free food and awesome people
I take my coffee: Black and frequent
When not working you can find me: Sculpting and chasing my kids around
Words to live by: I may not always get up when it's time to get up, but I'll always get down when it's time to get down
Favorite Restaurant: The Fish Market
Jane Kerr
Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
Backlog Buster
Customer Service Admin
In the industry: Too many to mention
Best part about the job: Working from home
I take my coffee: Black or with cream
When not working you can find me: Quilting
Words to live by: Be kind
Favorite Restaurant: Taco Bell and Java in Modesto
Amanda Damian
Tiffany Taylor
Amanda Damian
Report & Invoice Wrangler
Customer Service Admin
In the industry: 13 years in customer service
Best part about the job: Making a positive impact and working with a wonderful team
I take my coffee: Depends on the day. Might be directly to the vein or in a cup.
When not working you can find me: Making memories with the people I love, gardening, playing with my dog, and trying new things.
Words to live by: Take it all one day at a time and everything that is meant to be will be.
Favorite Restaurant: Prubechu in San Francisco
HG SALES Team
Melvin Dudley
Kiefer Kristiansen
Melvin Dudley
People Partner
Operator Sales Specialist
In the industry: 23 years
Best part about the job: The solid relationships that I have made through the years.
I take my coffee: Black.
When not working you can find me: Drawing and painting. Oil painting is my favorite medium.
Words to live by: Be the person your pets think you are.
Favorite Restaurant: Rosy’s Seafood – San Jose / Cascal – Mt View
Diana Kocik
Kiefer Kristiansen
Melvin Dudley
Brand Warrior
Sales / Account Executive
In the industry: 14 years
Best part about the job: Every day is a new adventure
I take my coffee: Vietnamese Iced
When not working you can find me: Hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter
Words to live by: Without love in the dream, it will never come true
Favorite Restaurant: Pizetta 211- San Francisco
Kiefer Kristiansen
Kiefer Kristiansen
Kiefer Kristiansen
Adventurer
Operator Sales Specialist
In the industry: 3 years
Best part about the job: Speaking to people.
I take my coffee: No coffee - I drink pre-workout.
When not working you can find me: In the woods.
Words to live by: Life is short, have fun with it!
Favorite Restaurant: Ruth's Chris
HG SALES Team
Javier Vallin
Javier Vallin
Javier Vallin
Fotografo
Account Executive / Hispanic Specialist
In the industry: 33 years
Best part about the job: Every day is a new adventure, to have the opportunity to taste cuisines from all over the world
I take my coffee: Black
When not working you can find me: Around the world trying new foods and taking photos
Words to live by: I don't believe in stress
Favorite Restaurant: Home cooking and street stands, but I love to try new flavors and restaurants with unique cuisine
Erik Springe
Javier Vallin
Javier Vallin
Fisherman/Farmer and Chef
Operator Sales Specialist
In the industry: 40 years
Best part about the job: Helping people
I take my coffee: My own blend of Arabian Mocha Java brewed at home with cream & sugar
When not working you can find me: Fishing or Gardening
Words to live by: When we work together, we win together
Favorite Restaurant: Brasswood in St. Helena but generally I like to cook at home
Bill Bump
Javier Vallin
Bill Bump
Master of the Mulligan
Business Resource Manager
In the industry: More years than I can remember - 50 plus
Best part about the job: The people
I take my coffee: Black with a little milk. We drink CDM Coffee with Chicory from New Orleans.
When not working you can find me: Golfing, yard work, BBQ with friends, at the gym, travelling and more golf
Words to live by: Never give up! And treat people with respect
Favorite Restaurant: Piatti’s