Meet Grandview and App Catering Staff
Amanda Hood
Director
Favorite Menu Items: Anything made by our pastry chef
Why Do You Love Your Job: Every day is different! I love seeing events come to life in Grandview Ballroom after the planning phases, as well as seeing how food brings an event to life everywhere else on and off campus.
Anthony Bates
Executive Chef
Favorite Menu Items: Everything is fantastic. I suggest trying something you haven't had before.
Why Do You Love Your Job: I love my job because it is a fast-paced environment, especially when you are working in the catering kitchen.
Chuck Ford
Associate Director
Favorite Menu Items: Ratatouille Crostini and Asiago Potato Souffle
Why Do You Love Your Job: I love my job because of the gratification of realizing that when we cater events, we are a small part, but an integral part of helping make special memories that our guests will remember indefinitely.
Devon Roddel
Manager
Favorite Menu Item: Sweet potato black bean cakes have always been my #1. The noodles and grain bowls are amazing, too.
Why Do You Love Your Job: I love my job because it is so much fun serving delicious food with beautiful displays! Also, I’m presented every day with opportunities to grow professionally and personally!
Heather Stewart
Operations Coordinator
Favorite Menu Item: Gorgonzola Steak
Why Do You Love Your Job: I love my job because of the people! We have some of the hardest working students and staff on our team.
Lisa Krenn
Catering & Events Specialist
Favorite Menu Item: My favorite lunch item is the Smoked Turkey Melt - I love, love, love that sandwich. The bread is always fresh and all of the ingredients are clean and crisp. From the dinner menu, my favorite is the Chicken Monticello because it is very elegant and tasty especially with the mashed potatoes. I also love the granola bar so much that I place orders for my own personal use.
Why Do You Love Your Job: I love helping others and helping to create an event from the ground up.
Mike Wiles
Executive Sous Chef
Favorite Menu Item: I couldn't pick a single menu item because everything is pretty phenomenal.
Why Do You Love Your Job: I love my job because making food is my passion, and I get to come to work each day and do just that!