MEET THE TEAM
Best in the Business
Our Rocky Top Catering team takes a tailored approach to each and every client we serve. Our professional and friendly staff make your event unforgettable — from planning to execution and every step in between. We work seamlessly with vendor partners to ensure that your event is everything you want it to be and more. To best serve our clients, our team members specialize in certain areas — corporate, weddings, social events, venue management and so forth — to ensure you get the expert attention you deserve.
Interested in working for the best in the catering business?
We’re constantly looking to grow our first-class team of sales and event managers, client relations staff, administrative support, chefs, servers and bartenders.
Leadership

DEAN OGAN
OWNER

JEN OGAN
Director of Business Applications

Kevin DeHimer
Director of Social Sales

Carol Sasseen
Director of Sales

Kristin Jolly
Director of Operations

Spencer Carter
Culinary Director

Colleen Vivenzio
Director of Finance
Operations

Samantha Cromartie
Operations Manager

Caitlin Blackerby
Hiring & Staffing Coordinator

Brian Reid
Beverage Operations Manager

Lisa Roche
Operations Manager

Ali Vali
Warehouse Operations Manager
Culinary

Adam Reid
R&D Chef

Elizabeth Holdsclaw
Executive Pastry Chef

Roz Fields
Private Tasting Chef

Michael Willliamson
Culinary Analyst

Jonathan Wilson
Executive Chef

Hank Benjamin
Sous Chef

José Guzman
Sous Chef

Minilik Hailemariam
Sous Chef

John Hinderliter
Sous Chef

Jose Martinez
Sous Chef

Jhoan Mendez
Sous Chef

Meghan Olesen
Executive Sous Chef

Allison Phelps
Pastry Sous Chef
Sales

Vicki Tong
Senior Catering Sales Manager

Carley Festa
Senior Catering Sales Manager

Lisa Lambert
Catering Sales Manager

Nick Lanzieri
Corporate Catering Sales Manager

Kadie Martin
Catering Sales Manager

Nichole Maynard
Catering Sales Manager

Jess Smith
Catering Sales Manager

Sean Degnan
Client Relations Manager

Jordan Kiener
Client Relations Manager

Haylie Ludlum
Client Relations Manager

Karlee Schell
Client Relations Manager

Ashley White
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Corporate Office

Meredith Owens
Corporate Office Manager
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Lexi Jensen
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Justin Levasseur
BZ Operations Manager

Nick Beiring
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Roy Durham
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