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
Dino Zografos
Dino Zografos
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
Erik Springe
Dino Zografos
Dino Zografos
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
HG Office Team
Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
Tiffany Taylor
General Nerd
Marketing Manager
In the industry: 22+ 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
Bill Bump
Javier Vallin
Javier Vallin
Master of the Mulligan
Business Resource Manager
In the industry: More years than I can remember - 50+
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
Blaine Birch
Javier Vallin
Blaine Birch
Outdoorsman
Business Resource Manager
In the industry: 25+ years
Best part about the job:
Eating ha ha, like I need to eat more, I really like getting new items on a menu, I really like getting new cases on the truck!
I take my coffee: HOT and black
When not working you can find me: Fishing Hunting/Shooting/gardening
Words to live by:
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in this world. The Marines don't have that problem". President Ronald Regan. SEMPER FIDELIS: Always Faithful
Favorite Restaurant: Ark Mediterranean