Executive Team

                        Head of Schmoozing

                          Managing Partner

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 

            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 

                (CVO) Chief Vibes Officer

                        Managing Partner

In the industry:

Let's just say before computers were around 

Best part about the job:

The people and the free samples

I take my coffee:

What coffee - I drink Numi Tea

When not working you can find me:

Fishing

Words to live by:

Life is far out, groovy, wicked and .....

Favorite Restaurant: 

The duck club, when my wife is not around, so I can eat whatever I want!

          Consulting Partner and Friend

                                 Sales

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

                         Star Mentor and Chef

                                       Sales 

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 Kahula  

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. 

                Creator of Opportunities

                      Sales and Marketing

In the industry: 25+ Years

Best part about the job:

Building Relationships

I take my coffee:

Black - although I would prefer a double shot of espresso

When not working you can find me: Riding my motorcycle or spending time with my family

Words to live by: 

"Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever."

—Walt Disney

Favorite Restaurant: 

My house! Although I could use a better dishwasher...

                     Multitasking Mogul

                                  Sales

In the industry:  

12 years 

Best part about the job:  

Meeting so many talented people and the seeing the passion behind their work first-hand 

I take my coffee: 

Cold brewed over ice with a splash of cream 

When not working you can find me:  Swimming with my boys. 

Words to live by: 

“One good thing about music – when it hits you, you feel no pain.” - Bob Marley 

Favorite Restaurant: 

St. Michael’s Alley – Palo Alto, CA 

                 Conversation Specialist

                                 Sales

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!  

                            Brand Warrior

                                   Sales

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 

Chief of Chatter and Baker Extraordinaire

                       Customer Service

In the industry: 

35 + years  

Best part about the job: 

Making new friends, talking, talking, talking, and week-ends! 

I take my coffee: 

Black 

When not working you can find me: 

Wine Tasting

Words to live by:  

Always Go Big!!

Favorite Restaurant: 

I rarely go out; I love to cook, and do a lot of entertaining at home. 

                        People Partner

                                 Sales

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 

                   Captain of Multitasking

                        Customer Service

In the industry: 

38 years 

Best part about the job: 

The people 

I take my coffee:  

With some cream

When not working you can find me:  Gardening 

Words to live by:  

Learn something new everyday. 

Favorite Restaurant: 

Lime Leaf (Thai food)