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I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada—at a time when the city was a true mecca of hospitality and service. As the son of a baccarat dealer turned Ruth’s Chris Steak House franchisee, I was immersed early on in the “old school” values of hospitality: integrity, excellence, and genuine care.

At 16, I started bussing tables and butchering meat in our family business, developing a deep passion for food, wine, and service. Over the years, I worked my way up to Managing Partner of the Denver Ruth’s Chris and served as Wine Director for all three of our family’s restaurants.

A love for steelhead fishing, two-handed fly rods, and the world-class wines of the Pacific Northwest eventually brought me to Washington and Oregon in 2009. After time spent selling wine and working at the James Beard Award-winning Heathman Restaurant & Bar, I founded Steelhead Hospitality.

My goal was simple: to connect true hospitality professionals with innovative, growing companies. Since then, Steelhead Hospitality has evolved into a trusted leader in executive and management recruiting—now proudly serving not only the hospitality industry, but also outdoor retail and golf. In the end, I’ve been lucky enough to bring all of my passions together under one mission.

As Miss Ruth used to say: “Do what you love, and love what you do.”