Meet the Team

Jim Boland

I hope to inspire my team to bring exceptional dining experience to each guest throughout each venue, from premium dining to cafés, to catered events. I believe that creating world...

Vincent Gaikens

As a chef, the foodservice industry offers many opportunities for those who seek them. The evolution of our business defines success through the ability to not only meet, but exceed,...

Ed Frygier

I received my education from Cleveland State University and grew my professional career here in Cleveland. After spending time with various places in the industry, I now know what it...

Cassandra Alexander

I received my undergraduate degree from Hiram College where I studied Allied Health & Business. After undergrad, I received my MBA from Columbia Southern University with a concentration in Business...

Rick Panfil

Bon Appetit has it’s hand in many things from food justice, local foods, food waste, food recovery, climate change, food purchasing – just to name a few. We are changing...

Joseph Dubbs

I began my culinary career working in Tremont in Cleveland, Ohio while attending school at Cleveland State University. I then attended Johnson and Wales University in Denver, working as a...

Lauren Varvir

While working toward my Bachelor’s degree at Butler University, I worked in campus dining services as a communications intern with Bon Appétit. I also spent time as a Starbucks Barista,...

Leilah Absi

I completed both my bachelor’s and master’s degree in the science of nutrition at Kent State University. My passion for nutrition spreads across both the food service and wellness industry...

Jennifer Corbin

I graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. After college, I moved to San Diego where I really found my passion for hospitality....

Ashley Fluty

I graduated the State University of New York a year early with a Bachelors in Music and Business. When I returned to Ohio, I started my journey slowly in events,...

Grace Mennerick

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...

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