Experience

Zenco Capital

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO & Founder

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Zenco Capital combines deep operational thinking with a scaling mindset. With a solid bench of practitioners and a network of experts from the consulting, banking, legal, and financial industries, Zenco was designed to bring the best team to the table -- every time. Our team has serviced 25+ companies in the hospitality, CPG, retail, heavy industrial, commercial real estate, and aerospace/defense industries. https://www.zencocapital.com Zenco Capital combines deep operational thinking with a scaling mindset. With a solid bench of practitioners and a network of experts from the consulting, banking, legal, and financial industries, Zenco was designed to bring the best team to the table -- every time. Our team has serviced 25+ companies in the hospitality, CPG, retail, heavy industrial, commercial real estate, and aerospace/defense industries. https://www.zencocapital.com



Uber Eats

• Germany
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co-Founder and Owner

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Owner of Uber Eats, a Denver based fast casual restaurant serving made from scratch breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, salads, craft beer, wine and desserts. Owner of Uber Eats, a Denver based fast casual restaurant serving made from scratch breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, salads, craft beer, wine and desserts.



The Über Sausage LLC

• Co-owner

  • Dec 2011 - Present

  Owner of The Über Sausage, a Denver based fast-casual restaurant and food truck specializing in gourmet sausage sandwiches and homemade sides. Owner of The Über Sausage, a Denver based fast-casual restaurant and food truck specializing in gourmet sausage sandwiches and homemade sides.



Food Service Consultancy

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services

• Founder / Consultant / Advisor

  • 2002 - Present

  Developed and implemented strategic and tactical plans for small to mid sized food service operations with focus on turnaround, change management, operational excellence, start up, accelerated growth and leadership bench-strength. Am the "go-to" trusted advisor to many of my clients and contacts. Developed and implemented strategic and tactical plans for small to mid sized food service operations with focus on turnaround, change management, operational excellence, start up, accelerated growth and leadership bench-strength. Am the "go-to" trusted advisor to many of my clients and contacts.



ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Business Development

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Key responsibilities include: Corporate Finance and Structure, Real Estate, Strategic Planning and Growth. Key responsibilities include: Corporate Finance and Structure, Real Estate, Strategic Planning and Growth.



Blossom Growth Partners

• Operations Director

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  Blossom Growth Partners is a global advisory firm that specializes in optimizing organizational growth accelerators and resolving decelerators to drive performance to the next level. We work hands-on with our clients to fix and scale the business in order to sustain growth. Blossom professionals are seasoned operators who have done it before and have the ability to provide execution-based support throughout the organization. Blossom Growth Partners is a global advisory firm that specializes in optimizing organizational growth accelerators and resolving decelerators to drive performance to the next level. We work hands-on with our clients to fix and scale the business in order to sustain growth. Blossom professionals are seasoned operators who have done it before and have the ability to provide execution-based support throughout the organization.



Pasquini Franchising

• United States
• Restaurants

• President

  • 2009 - May 2011

  Developed and implemeted strategic business plan and financial model, secured over $200,000 in capital through aggressive investor recruitment, developed training and operation manuals, rebranded concept, secured regional trademark, devised and managed PR campaign, managed all accounting, hired and managed Faegre & Benson to write the Franchise Disclosure Document, managed investor relations, wrote quarterly newsletter, standardized recipes and menu, created new franchise sales prospectus and supporting materials.



Marco's Tuscan Grill

• United States
• Restaurants

• CEO and Owner

  • 2004 - 2007

  Created, launched, and directed this unique quick-casual Italian restaurant concept. Developed and implemented a strategic business plan, secured over $500k in capital through aggressive investor recruitment, selected site and negotiated lease, devised the brand strategy, and oversaw cutting-edge design and construction. Directed highly successful and creative marketing and public relations campaigns. Handled daily operations, vendor relations, product sourcing, and implementation and management of catering operations. Negotiated possible merger with Panera Bread, as well as sale of restaurant.



Spicy Pickle

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EVP

  • 2004 - 2005

  As Executive Vice President drove this specialty sandwich concept to grow from 3 to 6 stores. Negotiated contracts and established relationships with Coca Cola USA, Boar’s Head Meats, and Il Fornaio Wholesale Bakery division. Accomplished recruitment of key members of the executive team, including the Director of Operations and the Manager of Training/Franchise Development. Developed brand strategy. Designed and implemented a creative strategy for increased efficiency and profitability. Directed operations team through franchising process which included franchisee selection and training, site selection, and creation of franchise materials including employee handbook and operations manual.



Noodles & Company

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Operations

  • 1996 - 2002

  One of four members of the original management team that drove operational growth from inception through accelerated expansion phases and beyond. Responsible for over $40million in sales, at times opening as many as 5 stores in 7 weeks in multiple markets. Played a key role in expansion by directing staff members through the introduction of upper-level management positions, ultimately creating a system of regional managers, market directors, area managers and general managers who coached more than 1,200 employees into achieving unprecedented same store sales numbers. Led aggressive and highly successful recruiting, hiring, and training programs. Created and implemented a management satisfaction survey tied to compensation, and wrote the employee handbook as well as operations manual. Key member of the executive team charged with raising capital, ultimately topping over $10m in investor funds. Responsible for major market financial statements. Instrumental in developing and improving guest experience: achieving measurable success in areas of atmosphere, service, and consistency of quality. Sat on Culinary Committee and Steering Committee.



Hyatt Regency

• United States
• Hospitality

• Manager of Fine Dining

  • 1994 - 1995

  Manager of Patina Restaurant, a fine dining restaurant outlet in the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek.

• Manager of Recreation

  • 1991 - 1994

  In charge of a full European health spa (which included a state-of-the-art gym.) Directed Camp Hyatt, a camp for children ages three through twelve, as well as a teenage program with full activities