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
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DEAN OGAN
OWNER
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JEN OGAN
Director of Business Applications
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Carol Sasseen
Director of Sales
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Kristin Jolly
Director of Operations
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Spencer Carter
Culinary Director
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Colleen Vivenzio
Director of Finance
Operations
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Samantha Cromartie
Operations Manager
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Brian Reid
Beverage Operations Manager
Culinary
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Meghan Olesen
Executive Chef
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Elizabeth Holdsclaw
Executive Pastry Chef
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Roz Fields
Private Tasting Chef
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Michael Willliamson
Culinary Analyst
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Hank Benjamin
Sous Chef
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José Guzman
Sous Chef
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Minilik Hailemariam
Sous Chef
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John Hinderliter
Sous Chef
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Jose Martinez
Sous Chef
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Jhoan Mendez
Sous Chef
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Allison Phelps
Pastry Sous Chef
Sales
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Kevin DeHimer
Senior Catering Sales Manager
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Vicki Tong
Senior Catering Sales Manager
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Carley Festa
Senior Catering Sales Manager
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Haylie Ludlum
Catering Sales Manager
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Kadie Martin
Catering Sales Manager
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Nichole Benjamin
Catering Sales Manager
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Sean Degnan
Client Relations Manager
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Ainsley Dickerson
Client Relations Manager
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Tessa Hassinger
Client Relations Manager
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Jenifer Machuca-Sorto
Client Relations Manager
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Jordan Plocki
Client Relations Manager
Corporate Office
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Meredith Brensinger
Corporate Office Manager
UNC Blue Zone
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Christopher Allen
Director of Operations & Sales
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Emma Dressel
Catering Sales Manager
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Lexi Jensen
BZ Operations Manager
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Justin Levasseur
BZ Operations Manager
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Nick Beiring
Executive Chef
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Joseph Umbaugh
Sous Chef
UNC Football Center
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Marc Vanscoy
Executive Chef
The Daily Planet Cafe
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Jourdan Cromartie
General Manager
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Sarah Goodwin
Café Manager
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Roy Durham
Executive Chef
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