Meet our people
These are the people who make it happen everyday. They’re scrappy, they come with batteries included, and while they take their work seriously, they don’t take themselves too seriously. This here’s the dream team.
Wanna join us? Apply here!
Celina Meiss
Executive Strategic Partner
(Ms. Behind The Scenes)
First Job: Dress Consultant at Kathryn’s Bridal
Fave WP Pizza: Greens, Eggs, + Ham
Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, helping people move, spending QT with my favorite people, packing for trips, returning items I’ve purchased (I know, I know), and cooking whilst listening to jazz
Joelle Beranek
Director of Events and Catering
(Ms. Zhuzh It Up)
First Job: Cashier at Chipain’s Grocery store
Fave WP Pizza: Pretty Fly with Spinach
Hobbies/Interests: Running, triathlons, hanging out with my kids and dogs, sewing, baking, and reading
Jonathan Cowan
Co-Founder
(Mr. Extrovert)
First Job: Cashier at Taylor St. Pizza of McHenry
Fave WP Pizza: Pepperonly
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, beating my boys in fantasy football, golfing, listening to books on audible, and admiring architecture
Brianna Cowan
Co-Founder
(Ms. How Can We Make This Even Better)
First Job: Riverside Chocolate Factory
Fave WP Pizza: Full of Bulgogi
Hobbies/Interests: Reading like they’re about to burn all the world’s books, biking, interior design, thrifting
Miriam Gorecki
Event Coordinator
(Y2K)
First Job: Jr. Content Developer at Dealer Inspire
Fave WP Pizza: Banh Mi
Hobbies/Interests: Chilling with my dog, shopping, watching youtube, traveling, dancing around my kitchen
Patrick Cassata
Director of Culinary
(Chef)
First Job: Cook at McDonald’s
Fave WP Pizza: The Buzzkil
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, canoeing, and weight lifting
Angela Terrafino
General Manager
( Ms. Always Has Snacks)
First Job: Library Page
Fave WP Pizza: Full of Bulgogi
Hobbies/Interests: Snacking, Re-finishing furniture + doing random DIY projects, hanging out with Chewie 🐾, and cooking
Timothy Cowan
Lead Event Chef
(Mr. Photogentic)
First Job: Old Town Pizza
Fave WP Pizza: The Buzzkill
Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball, video games, and playing drums
Meredith Wood
Assistant General Manager
(Team Receptionist)
First Job: Best Buy
Fave WP Pizza: Full of Bulgogi
Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding
Hailey Fusco
Floor Manager
(Ms. Positivity + Sunshine)
First Job: Panera Bread
Fave WP Pizza: The Buzzkil
Hobbies/Interests: Singing and playing with Bella girl 🐾
Shea Manning
Kitchen Lead
(IT Guru)
First Job: Mother’s Helper
Fave WP Pizza: Rocketman
Hobbies/Interests: Watching movies, theatre
Joanna Machaj
Kitchen Lead
(Ms. Fundamentals)
First Job: Lifeguard + Swim Instructor
Fave WP Pizza: Full of Bulgogi
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, painting, and baking
Kirstin Zelhofer
Floor Manager
(Ms. Always Follows the Rules)
First Job: Sales Associate at Claires
Fave WP Pizza: Getting Figgy Wit It
Hobbies/Interests: Nature Photography
Sarina Pica
Floor Manager
(Ms. Always Thinking)
First Job: Salon Assistant
Fave WP Pizza: Great Balls of Fire
Hobbies/Interests: Sleeping
Clayton Harris
Kitchen Lead
(Quiet But Powerful)
First Job: Jersey Mikes
Fave WP Pizza: Getting Figgy Wit It
Hobbies/Interests: Skating
The nitty gritty details
La Grange Location
Coming soon-ish.
