Meet the Team

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 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!"

It’s an exciting time for human resources and I am thrilled to be the Harvest Table Culinary Group “People Leader”. Martine's favorite food is homemade chips. Her favorite way to describe Harvest Table Culinary Group is, "phenomenal."

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!"

Ryan enjoys spending time with his two daughters, wife, and their bernadoodle, Murphy. Homemade spaghetti sauce cooking on the stove top all day is his favorite food. He says, “The smell is nostalgic for me because it reminds me of our Sunday family meals at my grandparents as a kid from upstate New York.” Ryan enjoys working for Harvest Table because be believes that "life is all about relationships" and the HTCG’s commitment to "growing communities" continues to offer him many great platforms to grow relationships in his life.

Lexi knows that Harvest Table is a welcoming place where everyone has a seat at the table. Her favorite food is her mom's spaghetti sauce and meatballs and her biggest hobby is woodworking!

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!

Chef Ryan's favorite activities include sports, movies, and spending time with his children. He enjoys attending their sporting events, theater, and singing performances. Every Friday is board game night (they have a lot!). Chef Ryan graduated from the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts and has been in the culinary business for seven years. He has worked in many specialty areas, including resorts, country clubs, healthcare, and higher education. His favorite thing about working for Harvest Table Culinary Group is being able to work with outstanding people, food, and venues. He is a big fan of being a part of a culture and team that strives to create the ideal customer experience every day by providing excellence in culinary, leadership, service, and presentation.

Dustin has been in the culinary world for 17 years. His favorite food is cheeseburgers! When Dustin isn't in the kitchen, you can usually find him coaching basketball or reading. His favorite thing about working for Harvest Table Culinary Group is that we are very chef-driven.

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!"

Beth loves working for Harvest Table Culinary Group because she feels that her peers and colleagues are what make this company a family.

Tacos are Duncans favorite food, and in his free time, he loves to woodwork or goes backpacking! Duncan loves Harvest Table Culinary Group because of the people. In his own words, "I feel accepted and respected here."

Whether it's at the beach surfing or hiking in the mountains, Frank is there! He loves spending time outdoors with his wife, Laura Love and daughter, Bella Joy. Being a vegan, Frank loves that Harvest Table Culinary Group always has fresh foods and an abundance of plant-based options. He always tries to build a rainbow on his plate!

Gray loves a good filet mignon. When he isn't working, he enjoys playing sudoku, working on cars, and playing video games. His favorite thing about Harvest Table Culinary Group is seeing the passion and creativity in everything we serve. Gray thinks it is "amazing having the ability to give our guests an exceptional product every day."

Chrissy 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! Chrissy's favorite food is Mexican, and 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!"

Cooking is Abdules favorite hobby, and his favorite food is steak! Abdule is excited to work for Harvest Table Culinary Group becuase of the opportunity to work in higher education.

Leana works at the North Dining Hall! She describes Harvest Table Culinary Group as "exciting!"

Ashley loves people who don't know how wonderful they are and just wander around making the world a better place. She wants to know, is coffee a food? Because that's her favorite dish. If she had to describe Harvest Table Culinary Group with one word, she'd say "dedicated!"

Tyson's favorite food is his sister Abby's homemade chicken pie. When he isn't in the kitchen at The Pit, Tyson enjoys combat sports, basketball, and geek culture. Tyson's favorite thing about Harvest Table is his amazing team. He feels as though "the sky is the limit with them alongside."

Picking a favorite food can be difficult. For Jordan, it is anything that warms your heart and brings joy to you. For him, its all about the love you get around a meal, and the good company and conversation that goes with it. Jordan loves to garden when he has the time. To be able to grow your own produce and know where your food is coming from and how it was grown is special to him. He also loves watching the Carolina Panthers play on Sunday. Jordan is a huge Carolina Hurricanes fan and being a Camel City native, he loves cheering on his Demon Deacons! Jordan loves working for Harvest Table Culinary Group because of the strong emphasis we put on supporting local. Unlike other businesses we focus on our local farms, local artisan’s and local bakeries. We have the ability to impact a local farmer in ways that none else can. While it would be easy to order from a large food service provider we take the time to invest into our local famers and change their lives just by how much and how consistently we purchase from them and in turn it helps our carbon footprint and our environment.

At the moment, Mike's favorite food is fresh jackfruit! In his free time, he enjoys reading! Mike's favorite thing about working for Harvest Table Culinary Group is "meeting and nourishing the students." He says, "It's gratifying to know who we're feeding and to enjoy their gratitude and feedback."

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!"

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.