Meet the Team
Tim Vandermeersch
District Manager
Tim has been working for Harvest Table Culinary Group for over 30 years. His favorite hobbies include woodworking and golf. He feels he can best describe Harvest Table Culinary Group with the words, "Local Presence!"
Danish Khan
Senior Controller
Danish has been with the company for over 25 years! His favorite hobbies include gardening, collecting wine, traveling, and visiting new restaurants. Danish believes the best way to describe Harvest Table Culinary Group is "unique!"
Jasmine Davis
Associate Experience Manager
What stood out to Jasmine about Harvest Table Culinary Group was our mission: "Every meal tells a story. We are committed to responsibly sourced ingredients, scratch-made cooking, and local partners that help connect our community and ensure every experience is healthful, memorable, and delicious!" Jasmine's favorite food is tacos and she loves to travel!
Marquita McCullen
HR Administrative Support
Marquita has a passion for gardening and a love for pasta. She appreciates the opportunity for growth at Harvest Table and enjoys witnessing the creativity of the chefs as they transform wholesome ingredients into delicious cuisine.
Robin Day
Director of Operations
Something you may not know about Robin is that she collects refrigerator magnets! Her favorite dish is cottage cheese with a drizzle of bbq sauce. She describes Harvest Table Culinary Group as "rewarding!"
Madison Fishler
Registered Dietitian
Some little known facts about Madison are that she loves college basketball and Trader Joe's. Her favorite meal is tacos! When summarizing Harvest Table Culinary Group, Madison feels "Innovative" is the best way to describe the company!
Brittany Andersen
Guest Experience Manager
Brittany loves a delicious cup of coffee and spending time in nature. She enjoys working for Harvest Table Culinary Group because it connects with the community and makes a positive impact.
Quin Wolters
Sustainability Coordinator
Quin's go-to snack is an everything bagel with cream cheese! She is a Wake Forest Alumni and loves Harvest Table Culinary Group because she is surrounded by creativity daily.
Jonathan Burns
Director of Culinary Development
During his free time, Johnathan loves to fish and enjoys eating Pad Thai. He finds Harvest Table Culinary Group's people and creative opportunities to be his favorite aspects.
Mark Block
HOSPITALITY SERVICES DIRECTOR - RETAIL
Mark is an avid reader and spends his free time with his dog exploring the wilderness. His favorite food is green peas; he believes they go well with everything! He describes Harvest Table as "an inspiring place to work!"
Michael Flinchum
HOSPITALITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Michael's passion for food knows no bounds. He is always on the lookout for new flavors to try, whether it be at a restaurant or in his own kitchen! Working at Harvest Table Culinary Group is a great match, as it aligns with his values of sustainability and scratch-made cooking.
Alycia Aspinall
HOSPITALITY SERVICES MANAGER
Alycia loves all food, but has recently been loving cotton candy grapes! One of her favorite pastimes is reading, and her favorite thing about working at Harvest Table Culinary Group is "the people."
James Miller
HOSPITALITY SERVICES MANAGER
James loves spending time with his family and three dogs. His favorite food is nachos, and you can find him playing disc golf on his time off!
Jennifer Harris
Assistant Food Service Director
Jennifer enjoys reading a good book or indulging in various binge-worthy shows. Her favorite comfort meal includes homemade mac and cheese paired with crispy fried chicken and a dash of hot sauce. Jennifer also loves bowling, hosting family gatherings, and fitting in some shopping whenever she can.
Krissy Hinshaw
ASSISTANT HOSPITALITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Krissy brings so much energy and light to work every day! When she is not at work, she loves to garden and spend time with her goddaughter, Madison! When asked why she enjoys working for Harvest Table Culinary Group, she said, "this is a company that's all about its people. It's wonderful to be surrounded by individuals who are so passionate about what they do. Everyone is willing to teach each other and go the extra mile. These are not just coworkers, but FAMILY!"
Robin Collins
HOSPITALITY SERVICE MANAGER
Robin loves playing volleyball with her daughter Alexis and being near the ocean. Her favorite food is crab and lobster legs. Robin believes that Harvest Table is an innovative way to think outside of the box while delivering its promise of sustainability and giving back to the community through local partnerships.
Antwanisha Brailsford
HOSPITALITY SERVICES MANAGER
Nisha is an avid hiker and loves crafting in her free time. She cherishes spending quality time with her kids. Nisha finds her job at Harvest Table Culinary Group fulfilling as it allows her to explore her creative side and apply her extensive past experience.
Jackson Lang
Hospitality Services Manager
I enjoy spending time at the beach and trying new restaurants with my family. My favorite food is shrimp tacos and elote. I love working for Harvest Table because of our commitment to giving great service and making fresh, local food.
Michael Dunbar
Chef De Cuisine
Michael's favorite food is lamb shank ravioli! He has a passion for freshly made pasta. Michael loves Harvest Table Culinary Group because it allows him to unleash his creativity.
Kalyn Padgett
Chef de Cuisine
Kalyn is an avid reader who loves Asian foods! Kalyn likes that Harvest Table Culinary Group is about community and team building because our people are what keep us going, they are quintessential in our foundation, and working for a company that knows and believes that is so important.
Kendal Padgett
Chef De Cuisine
Chef Kendall is a culinary artist who loves creating delicious comfort food, especially fried catfish. Outside of the kitchen, he enjoys crafting unique pieces of leatherworking as a hobby and side business. At Harvest Table Culinary, he thrives on the artistic freedom that allows him to experiment and express his creativity through his dishes.
Levin Funes
Chef de Cuisine
With Levin's passion for cooking and time spent with his family, our scratch-made kitchen and chef-driven values here at Harvest Table Culinary Group stood out to him. We are thrilled to have him on our team and look forward to seeing his creativity flourish!
Michelle Coleman-Pelky
Chef De Cuisine
Michelle loves street tacos, and in her spare time, she likes to kayak and spend time with her dog! What she enjoys about working for Harvest Table Culinary Group is the ability to challenge herself daily.
Jessica Wallace
Catering Director
Jessica's favorite part about her job is that she loves being a part of the Wake Forest community! Her go-to dish is anything with shrimp! Jessica feels that Harvest Table Culinary Group is "simply delicious!"
Joanne Dagostino
Assistant Catering Director
Did you say Italian food? Joanne is there! When Joanne isn't running the catering brigade, you can find her chilling with her pups, baking, painting, or redecorating rooms in her home. Ongoing experiences, as well as making guests happy with food, are some of Joanne's favorite things about Harvest Table Culinary Group.
Sean Devine
Catering Chef
Sean is an incredible chef with a strong work ethic. When he isn't hard at work, he spends time with his grandson! Sean enjoys working for Harvest Table Culinary Group because he enjoys working in higher education!
Patrick Dray
Catering Manager
Patrick's favorite food is sushi! He loves to cook and spend time with his dogs. He was drawn to Harvest Table Culinary Group because of his extensive culinary background, and the chef-driven commitment we uphold.
Claudia Chinlund
Catering Manager
I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Art Management and double minored in Business and Non-Profit Management. Working as a Catering Manager for Harvest Table Culinary Group has given me the opportunity to use my education and creative abilities every single day! Outside of Harvest Table, I spend time with my husband and our two pups, Silas and The Bandit. One of my favorite foods is a hotdog, all the way, from Boone Doggies!
Isabel Loggins
Digital Media Specialist
Isabel's go to meal is homemade gnocchi with roasted vegetables. She loves painting and spending rainy days curled on the couch with her pets. Isabel loves flexing her creative muscles at Harvest Table and being able to work collaboratively with those around her.
Heather Hooper
Digital Media Specialist
Heather adores avocado sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning. Her passions include thrifting, yoga, and meditation. Working at Harvest Table enables her to unleash her creativity and collaborate with fellow creative minds, which she finds immensely fulfilling.
Owen Donahue
Student Representative
In his free time, Owen enjoys hiking in the outdoors and collecting hats. One of his favorite meals is grilled chicken and sausage with pesto pasta from The Magnolia Room. Owen enjoys creating and sharing the community aspect of dining within his role as the Student Representative for Harvest Table Culinary.