TEAM BIOS
MIKE MILLER
Area Director - Rocket Region
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Mike is from Homewood, AL, and he has been in the restaurant business for 25 years. Mike started as a bartender at Baumhower’s Tuscaloosa North location in 1995 where he eventually became a General Manager and worked at that location for 10 years. His career then led to working in several different hospitality positions including country clubs, corporate dining, fast casual and other sports-themed concepts. His positions included General Manager, District Manager and Operations Manager. He rejoined Aloha in 2024 as Baumhower’s Area Director of the Rocket Region. His current responsibilities include providing support and leadership for the management teams and staff for the Rocket Region restaurants in central and northern Alabama. Mike considers the most rewarding aspect of his job to be building relationships with his teams and guests. Mike has two grown children: Ashlynn (an ER nurse who had worked for Baumhower’s and Dauphin’s while in college) and Chase who is in Engineering School at UAB. He also has 10-year-old twins, Hannah and Luke. He enjoys spending time with his family travelling, being outdoors, playing soccer, baseball and biking. Mike’s favorite dishes at Baumhower’s are the Tailgate Burger and Wings or Hot Lips with Wesley’s Garlic BBQ sauce.
HUNTSVILLE
XAVIER CRAWLEY
General Manager - Huntsville
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Xavier is from San Diego, CA, and has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since February 2013. He graduated with a B.A. in Business Management from Alabama A&M University in 2001. Xavier has work experience with Target stores, Starbucks coffee, Dreamland BBQ, and Belk before coming to Baumhower’s Victory Grille. He enjoys anything related to athletics and working out routinely. Xavier and his wife, Stephanie, have four daughters: Jordan, Kayla, Courtney and Natalie; and one granddaughter: Shayla.
JAMES VADEN
Director of Service - Huntsville
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From Hawthorne, NV, James has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since May 2019. He graduated from Mineral County High School in 1991, Lassen Community College in 1994, and University of Alabama Birmingham in 1996. James worked at Wings Sports Grille from 1996-2001 before going to Ruby Tuesday as a General Manager and Director of Operations from 2001-2010. He received the Guest Service Award for 2005-2006. He was raised, and currently lives, in Scottsboro, AL. James and his wife of 22 years, Julie Vaden, have three kids: Taylor, Conner, and Owen. Conner and Owen keep the family busy by playing sports year-round: flag football, soccer, basketball and baseball. The Vadens also enjoy going to local sporting events,
such as, the Rocket City Trash Panda’s, UAB football games, and especially the Atlanta Braves.
CRAIG MURDOCK
Director of Café - Huntsville
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From Gulf Shores, AL, Craig has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since November 2020. He graduated from The University of Alabama in 1991 with a Bachelors in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Craig has over 30 years of management experience with resorts and restaurants. He has a son who is a junior at Alabama. Craig enjoys spending time with his son and dog and going to the gym.
GARRETT SAYRE
Director of Hospitality - Huntsville
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From Vestavia Hills, AL, Garrett has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since November 2019. He graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. Garrett was an Employee Training Coordinator for four years at Cracker Barrel and a bartender at Brio Tuscan Grille before coming to Baumhower's. Garrett loves the Dallas Mavericks and the Florida Gators.
MONTERICE COSBY
Head Chef - Huntsville
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Born and raised in Huntsville, AL, Monterice has worked at Aloha Hospitality for 22 years. He attended Drake State for Business Administration. Monterice has also been a Kitchen Manager/General Manager at O’Charley’s and an Area Director for New Generations Foods. He has been married to his wife for 10 years. He has four children, three stepchildren and eight grandchildren. He loves spoiling his grandbabies.
JOSH BLOCKER
Sous Chef - Huntsville
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Joshua is from Dothan, AL, and he graduated from Northview High School. He has been in the restaurant business for 17 years. He began working at Little Ceasar’s when he was high school in 2009 and worked his way up to assistant manager in 2012. He began working for Baumhower’s in Auburn in 2013 and is now in the Huntsville location. Joshua won the “Employee of the Year” award in 2015 and 2017, and the “Best of the Best” award for sous chef in 2022. Joshua comes from a family of eight, including four sisters and one brother. He enjoys cooking for his family and taking long walks on the beach every Saturday. His favorite menu item is the Hamburger Steak.
TUSCALOOSA NORTH
TROY JENKINS
General Manager - Tuscaloosa North
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​Troy is a graduate of Ole Miss. He has 36 years in the restaurant industry, and he got his start at the original McAlister's Deli. He was part of the group that took the franchise to South Carolina, served as Vice President of MAC Corporation, developed the state and was named Franchisee of the year. He then moved on to concepts such as Carolina Ale House where he served as General Manager, Cracker Barrel where he served as General Manager and was then promoted to District Manager. He later took a position as Senior Director with Morrison Healthcare. He has been with Aloha for the past four and one-half years. As far as the favorite part of his job, Troy says that he was born and raised with SEC football and that he is fortunate to work with an organization in the heart of the SEC, that allows him to interact with some of the best fans around, as well as meeting and getting to know the coaching staff and players at the University of Alabama. He loves the four-day work week at Baumhower’s that allows him to be able to spend quality time with his friends and family. Troy is the proud father of twin boys Gage and Grady, who both still reside in South Carolina. He loves anything outdoors, including hunting, fishing, white water rafting, SEC football, the mountains in the fall and the beach in the summer. His favorite dishes are the Fried Mozzarella, Black and White Chicken Platter, and the Fried Banana Pudding.
LATOYA BANKS
Director of Service - Tuscaloosa North
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From Tuscaloosa, AL, Latoya has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since November 2010. She is a mother of two daughters, 20 and 15 years old. Latoya enjoys singing, reading, and cooking. Her favorite color is purple, and she is the Choir Director of the St. Peter AME Zion Church Mass Choir.
DANIEL JONES
Director of Café - Tuscaloosa South
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From Tuscaloosa, AL, Daniel has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 2024. He has spent 15 years in the service industry, most recently in upper management and corporate roles. Daniel’s favorite things to do are hunting, fishing, and throwing darts. His favorite menu item is our Hot Lips.
CLAIRE HOLCOMB
Director of Hospitality - Tuscaloosa North
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Claire is from Tallapoosa, GA. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Alabama. She has worked in the restaurant industry for four years, beginning as a host and working her way up the ladder to her current position as Director of Hospitality. She has been with Baumhower’s since June 2021.
MICHAEL GADDY
Head Chef - Tuscaloosa North
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From Tuscaloosa, AL, Michael has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since March 2014. He graduated from Hillcrest High School and attended the University of Alabama. Michael has 12 years in the restaurant industry. He and his wife, Haley, have two kids, Dax and Silas. They enjoy going to concerts and spending time with loved ones.
PAUL MOMOH
Sous Chef - Tuscaloosa North
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From Tuscaloosa, AL, Paul has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 2020. He has been in the restaurant industry for four years. Paul graduated from Paul W. Bryant High School and attended The University of South Alabama, where he pursued Business and Communication studies. Before coming to Baumhower's, he was gravitated to the culinary arts after his time as a sous chef for a fraternity at The University of Alabama. He enjoys everything from preparation to execution and the fast pace and grind of it all. Paul has won multiple awards including: MVPs, B.O.B. (Best of the Best) Sous Chef, and 2023 Sous Chef of the Year. He enjoys being a father to his four children, Zion, Zoey, Emerie, and Zamir, watching college football, traveling, experiencing cuisines and cultures, helping others, and learning new ideas and concepts. His favorite menu item is our Naan Chicken Philly.
TUSCALOOSA SOUTH
JAYNE JACKSON
General Manager - Tuscaloosa South
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From Memphis, TN, Jayne has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since February 2021. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Rhodes College in 2008. Jayne started as a server and worked her way up to Service Manager and Kitchen Manager in 14 years at On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina. She moved to Huntsville to be near her brother, sister-in-law, and two amazing nephews. Jayne enjoys spending her free time with her family, reading, cooking, running, and hiking.
SONYA CHAPPELL
Director of Service - Tuscaloosa South
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Sonya Chappell has been in the restaurant industry for 18 years, and actually began her career with Aloha originally in 2006! She graduated high school from West End Christian. Started her work career in retail, then to bookkeeping/office manager, then became employed at the University of Alabama. She began working in the Psychology department before moving on to the Arts & Sciences Dean's Office. While at UA, she also began working at Baumhower's part-time as a cashier. She worked both at UA and Baumhower’s for 5 years. During those 5 years, she worked her way up to a FOH key at Baumhower’s. A manager position became available and she accepted the position and left UA. She has been in the restaurant industry ever since. Sonya has a son who is a Meteorologist and works at WCBI in Columbus, MS. He also teaches at Mississippi State. Her mom and sister live in Florida, who she tries to see as much as she can. She has one cat named Baby Miracle and she will be 20 years old in September. Sonya throws darts in the T-Town dart league on Tuesday nights.
PATRICK RIVERS
Director of Café - Tuscaloosa South
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From Tuscaloosa, AL, Patrick has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since December 2021. He has been in the restaurant industry for 15 years, where he spent time as General Manager of Applebee’s. Patrick was awarded General Manager of the Year in 2023 at Baumhower’s. He is engaged to his finance, Shan Gladney, with his stepdaughter, Khylee (14), and daughter, Isabella (17). His favorite menu item is our Honey Mustard Hot Traditional Wings.
ANGELA ALBRIGHT
Director of Hospitality - Tuscaloosa South
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From Tuscaloosa, AL, Angela has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 2024. She graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Angela has fourteen years of experience in the restaurant industry as a General Manager, Catering Manager, and an event planner. She is married to her husband, Brian, of 17 years. They have three adult children combined, two daughters and a son, as well as a granddaughter, grandson, and two fur babies. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, pool days, and having a glass of wine and dinner with my closest friends. Angela’s favorite menu item is our Char-Grilled Black + White Chicken.
WILLIE LOWE
Head Chef - Tuscaloosa South
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From Birmingham, AL, Willie has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since February 2004. He has been in the restaurant industry all his life. Willie loves sports and spending time with his family.
BOBBY CUNNINGHAM
Sous Chef - Tuscaloosa South
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From Tuscaloosa, Bobby has more than eight years in the restaurant industry. He has been with Aloha for almost two years. Bobby is a graduate of Paul W Bryant High School. He is married with five children (one girl and four boys). Bobby is very proud of his position as a manager, and he is excited about growing with the company.
VESTAVIA
DON PARKER
General Manager - Vestavia
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From Fort Lauderale, FL, Don has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 1993. He has been in the restaurant industry for 35 years and has worked all over the state of Alabama for several of Aloha’s concepts, especially Baumhower’s Victory Grille. Don has four great children: Ashley, Joshua, Christopher and Matthew
TRAVIS GIBBS
General Manager in Training - Vestavia
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Travis is from Augusta, GA, and he has been in the restaurant industry for 25 years. He recently joined the Aloha Team. He studied at Augusta State University, and he is very passionate about the restaurant industry. His career has included working in Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh and he is happy to now reside in Birmingham. Travis is proud that his management teams over the years have always had a very low turnover. He is married, and his family includes two grandchildren. He is a huge fan of all Georgia sports teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Bulldogs. He also loves music concerts and has been to almost 40 Phish performances. His favorite dishes at Baumhower’s are the wings and homemade mozzarella cheese.
LYNNE MOYERS
Director of Service - Vestavia
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From Homewood, AL, Lynne has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since January 2023. She attended Homewood High School, graduated from UAB with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and has been in the restaurant industry for 25 years. Lynne has one daughter and two cats. On her off days she enjoys traveling to her family home in southwest Virginia, going to the lake, spending time with friends, and chilling at home. Her favorite menu item is our Naan Chicken Philly with Jerk Sauce.
KEITH MORRELL
Director of Café - Vestavia
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​Keith is from Prattville, AL, and graduated in Computer Science Information from Trenholm State. He has been with Aloha Hospitality since May of 2018. He has been in the restaurant industry since he was 16 and thoroughly enjoys his job.
DAVIS HALL
Director of Hospitality - Vestavia
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​Davis is from Pensacola, FL, and he graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. He has been with Aloha Hospitality since January 2025. His restaurant career began at McGuire’s English Pub where he gained experience in Front of the House and Back of the House positions, which eventually led him to leading the floor. His experience also includes working in restaurants at Walt Disney World and as a Shift Lead Captain at Captain Crabs on the Beach, where he was nominated Employee of the Year. Davis teaches 8th grade boys Sunday School at Olive Baptist Church. He has a passion for restoring classic Dodge trucks and he is currently working on a 1987 Dodge Ram charger. He has also done some bull riding and is an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. His favorite menu item is the Victory Burger.
ROE HILL
Head Chef - Vestavia
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From Childersburg, AL, Roe has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since April 2021. He attended Childersburg High School and worked at Jim-N-Nicks BBQ for 21 years. Roe is married with four children and loves poker, binge watching shows in his spare time, Dallas Cowboys and Georgia Bulldogs.
BATTLESHIP REGION
GABRIEL KLUCK
Area Director - Battleship Region
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From D’Iberville, MS, Gabriel has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since January 2023. He has been in the restaurant industry for 28 years. Gabriel has a Marine Biology degree and was a chef for over ten years before moving into management. He was awarded the Wild Game Gumbo Contest Winner and had the opportunity to be a Serve Safe Proctor. Gabriel also participated in Chefs on the Coast and Memphis in May. He enjoys the outdoors, archery, fishing, going to concerts, and spending time with family. Gabriel’s favorite menu item is our Black and White Chicken.
DAPHNE
CRYSTAL YOUNG
General Manager - Daphne
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From Spanish Fort, AL, Crystal has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since October 2023. She has been in the restaurant industry for 16 years. She graduated from Spanish Fort High School in 2008 and accepted an ROTC scholarship to South Alabama where she attended before deciding that the restaurant industry is what she loves. Crystal started as a server at Cracker Barrel and worked her way up to employee training coordinator, associate manager, senior associate manager, then general manager. She has been recognized as District ETC, Associate Manager of the Year, and chosen for a company-wide training video. Crystal and her wife recently moved to Daphne to be closer to family. They like to spend their time on their boat on the river, going to the beach, fishing, and doing crafts together. Her favorite menu item is our Buffalo Mild Hot Lips with ranch and curly-q fries.
REBECCA HURST
Director of Service - Daphne
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From Satsuma, AL, Rebecca has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since November 2023. She has been in the restaurant industry for 15 years. Rebecca started as a server at a mom and pop restaurant called Burger Master and worked her way up to management at Applebee’s and Cracker Barrel. Being a mom of three keeps her busy but when she does have spare time she enjoys couponing, shopping, and video games. Rebecca received employee of the year for three years in a row at Cracker Barrel. Her favorite menu item is our Gooey Wingfinger Bowl.
JILLIAN KELLY
Director of Hospitality - Daphne
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From Dozier, AL, Jillian has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 2023. She graduated from Straughn High School, attended Lurleen B Wallace Community College, Troy University, and has been in the restaurant industry for one year. Lillian started out as a server, then was offered the front of house key position, which helped her grow into the director she is today. For the last few years, she has volunteered at a 501c3 non profit animal rescue. Lillian enjoys spending time with her dogs and family and helping her dad at his ATV park. Her favorite menu item is our Strawberry Shortcake.
MIKE MERRITT
Director of Café - Daphne
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Mike is originally from Pensacola, FL, and he has been in the restaurant industry for 25 years. He joined Aloha Hospitality in November 2025. His previous experience includes eight years at Texas Roadhouse; six years at the Winking Lizards and most recently at Cooper’s Hawk Winery. Winking Lizards and Cooper’s Hawk Winery are both located in Cleveland, OH. Mike is married to his wife, Kay, and they own two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. Their hobbies include listening to live music and attending professional baseball and basketball games. They are big fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers! Mike’s favorite dish at Baumhower’s is the Naan Shrimp Po Boy.
CLEVELAND BROWN
Sous Chef - Daphne
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From Mobile, AL, Cleveland has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since 2022. He has been in the restaurant industry for 20 years. Cleveland was a manager at Walk On's and a shift leader at Buffalo Wild Wings before joining our team. He has achieved the B.O.B. (Best of the Best) List twice and is striving for first place soon. Cleveland has two beautiful kids, who love to go fishing and take trips together. His favorite menu item is our Shrimp & Grits.
FOLEY
ASHLEY PENNINGTON
General Manager - Foley
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From Enterprise, AL, Ashley originally became a team member at Aloha Hospitality in February 2018 and reestablished with the company in June 2022. She has been in the restaurant industry for 12 years. Ashely started bartending at 21 for numerous restaurants, clubs, and dive bars. She worked her way from the kitchen in 2015, to Kitchen Manager, to Assistant General Manager. Ashley played softball at Shelton State in Tuscaloosa. Her best pal is a German shorthaired pointer named Draco. She enjoys reading, fishing, and anything to do with water. It’s hard for her to pick a favorite menu item because she thinks all of the food is amazing.
SAM MAYFIELD
Director of Service - Foley
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From Gulf Breeze, FL, Sam has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since May 2012. He graduated from Gulf Breeze High School and got his I.T. education at University of West Florida. Sam first started at The Compleat Angler where he was promoted to Manager before coming to Baumhower’s. He met his wife, Maria, of almost seven years while serving at The Compleat Angler. Together they have Baxter, a King Charles Cavalier, and Daisy, an Australian Shepherd. Sam’s hobbies include P.C. gaming, collecting vintage Nintendo games, and playing World of Warcraft together.
TREASURE ADAMS
Director of Hospitality - Foley
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​Treasure is from Hoover, AL, and has been in the restaurant business for nine years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science from UAB. Treasure started serving when she was 17 at a locally owned pizza restaurant called Tortugas, based in Birmingham. She learned to bartend at Truist Park Stadium in Atlanta when she was 21. She worked at Aloha from 2022 to 2024, took a year off to work for a non-profit environmental group, and then returned to Aloha in 2025. Treasure says the best part of her job is the variety of people she gets to meet each day. She is the oldest of three siblings and is very close to her family. She enjoys spending time with her family, surfing, fishing, swimming and scuba diving. Her favorite menu item is Anne's Blackberry Cobbler.
LADONNA DANIEL
Director of Café - Foley
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LaDonna is from Muscle Shoals, AL, and has been with Aloha since 2023. She has been in the restaurant business for 25 years, which included positions of Assistant Food and Beverage Director at Robert Trent Jones of the Shoals and Farmlinks @ Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, AL, golf courses for seven years. She was the Hospitality Director at Buffalo Wild Wings before joining Aloha. She claims the most rewarding part of her job at Aloha is that “no two days are the same! It creates a challenging yet exciting atmosphere at work, and I try and make sure that excitement flows from myself to all our guests.” She has two sons, Wesley and Will, and she enjoys outdoor activities such as going to the beach, water parks and the pool. Her favorite menu item is the Havana Chicken Bowl.
MIKE HARVEY
Head Chef - Foley
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From Montgomery, AL, Michael has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since September 1998. He has been in the restaurant industry for 35 years. Michael attended The Culinary Institute of Virginia College. His favorite menu item is our Allie Marie.
JERAN HOLDEN
Sous Chef - Foley
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Jerome is originally West Blockton, AL. He has worked in the restaurant business for 10 years and joined Aloha in July 2023. He started working in restaurants after graduating from high school and attended trade school in culinary arts. He enjoys gaming, and he likes listening to his favorite music really loud!
MOBILE
MATTHEW GAITHER
General Manager - Mobile
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From Birmingham, AL, Matthew has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since September 2021. He attended Southern State Community College before managing at Mama Goldbergs, Dominos, and Hooters. Matthew has been in the restaurant industry for four years and received Manager of the Quarter twice during his time at Hooters. He enjoys hiking, kayaking, backpacking, and reading in his spare time.
CAROL ADAMS
Director of Service - Mobile​
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Carol is from Atlanta Georgia and has worked in the restaurant industry for 45 years, including several positions from fast food service to fine dining. In Beau Rivage, MS, Carol managed a 24-hour café and room service. She has held management positions for 15 years, and she joined Aloha in February 2022. She has three children, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She owns three dogs, which she now considers her babies. Carol’s favorite dish is the Black and White Chicken.
AARON SANDERS
Director of Café - Mobile
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From Richardson, TX, Aaron has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since April 2022. He has been in the restaurant industry for 12 years. Aaron graduated high school in 2010 and joined the US Army. After he got out in 2012, he started his career in the restaurant industry. Aaron has worked every position in several different concepts, from Mom and Pop diners to fine dining. His favorite menu item is our Black and White Chicken.
JUNE BREWER
Director of Hospitality - Mobile
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June is from McCalla, AL, and she has been with Aloha since November 2023. June has been in the restaurant industry for most of her life, and has held positions of server, bartender and key holder. She has always been in the Front of the House of the restaurants and has thoroughly enjoyed all her positions. She previously worked at Outback Steakhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, and a few mom-and-pop restaurants. June claims that the favorite part of her job is meeting new people. She enjoys making that connection with people and making our guests want to continue to come back to see us. She is a mother of four children that includes a daughter, three sons along with two granddaughters She states that being a mother and grandmother is her greatest achievement. She enjoys going to the beach and tries to visit Universal Studios in Orlando every chance she gets. June’s two favorite menu items are the fried pickles and sweet potato fries.
CICI BARBEE
Head Chef - Mobile
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From South Carolina, Cici has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 2021. She has been in the restaurant industry for 12 years. Cici is a Certified Dental Assistant but enjoys the fast pace work environment of restaurants. She was a Certified Training Coordinator at Texas Roadhouse and has won our B.O.B. and MVP awards throughout her tenure with Baumhower’s. Cici enjoys playing basketball and softball, loves the outdoors, and spending time with her large family. Her favorite menu item is our Bam Bam Shrimp.
MONTGOMERY
LESLIE PAYNE
General Manager - Montgomery
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From Raleigh, NC, Leslie has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since September 2023. She has been in the restaurant industry for 23 years. Leslie began her career in 2022 with Baumhower’s, then known as Wings, as she worked her way through school at Troy University. After graduation, she worked in many management positions, eventually finding her way back to Baumhower’s to continue growing her career. Leslie has a 16 year old daughter and a nine year old son whom her world revolves around. On her off days, they take “mom walks” to catch up on everyone’s “tea” from the week. Between school, work, and baseball, they stay on the go. Their favorite thing to do is a road trip to their family’s lake house on Lake Mitchell and visit family down in St. Petersburg. Her favorite menu item is our Black and White Chicken Platter.
KENYA MORRIS
Director of Service - Montgomery
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From Montgomery, AL, Kenya has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since April 2023. She has been in the restaurant industry for 35 years. Kenya has worked for Red Lobster, Shoney’s, Wintzell’s, Dining 1on1, and has owned a restaurant and hospitality consulting company. She loves to read, Bible journaling, and planning. She’s also the worship leader at her church and loves to sing. Kenya was nominated for Front of House Employee of the year with ARHA in 2015. Her favorite menu items are our Rajin’ Cajun wings and Triple Play Cheese Fries.
JUDY ZIMMER
Director of Café - Montgomery
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​Judy is from Oshkosh, WI, and has been with Aloha since March 2025. She has 38 years in the restaurant business. She worked for 20 years at Country’s BBQ, which led to a General Manager position. She then worked as a GM at Cracker Barrel for 14 years, and as a GM at Jim and Nicks BBQ for three years.
LUTHER BULLOCK
Director of Hospitality - Montgomery
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​Luther is from Fort Walton Beach, FL, and has been in the restaurant business for more than 33 years. He has been with Aloha since February 2012. Luther’s career included working at Ruby Tuesday for 12 years, more than 12 years at Fudpuckers and being a manager at A&P Grocery for seven years. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science Technology and a B.S. Degree in Resource Management. Luther is proud to have served as a firefighter for seven years and has numerous state certificates in firefighting. He has been married for 18 years, and his hobbies include hunting, shooting, fishing and other outdoor activities. His favorite meal at Baumhower’s is Hamburger Steak.
JAMES MCDONALD
Head Chef - Montgomery
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​​Montgomery, AL, James has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since February 2025. He has been in the restaurant industry for 23 years. James attended Carver high school and Alabama State University. He has worked and run some of the best restaurant concepts in the Miami area for the past 20+ years. James loves football, basketball, and live music. His favorite menu item is the Caribbean Grilled White Fish.
MICHAEL RUSSELL
Sous Chef - Montgomery
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​Michael is from Montgomery, Alabama, and he has been with Aloha since 2020. He has been in the restaurant business for 25 years, mostly as a cook.
TROY
ANNA ELMORE
General Manager - Troy
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From Enterprise, AL, Anna has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since May 2023. She has been in the restaurant industry for 23 years, where she started serving and bartending before working her way up to management. Anna has a wonderful husband, Brandon, and beautiful children. They enjoy hiking and camping together. She has two dogs named Nico and Cyndr. Anna enjoys riding on her horse named Helen. Her favorite menu item is our Lemon Pepper Hot Traditional Wings.
KARI DANIEL
Director of Service - Troy
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From Highland Home, AL, Kari has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since March 2024. She has been in the restaurant industry for 14 years. Kari has her associate’s degree in science, and she previously worked for Cracker Barrel for 14 years. Kari is happily married to her husband, Timothy, of five years. She loves spending time with family, friends, and her fur babies. Kari loves to read and be outside sunbathing or grilling with her husband. She has been awarded Employee of the Month multiple times, Hospitality Hero, and also received Team Player Awards. Her favorite menu items are our Honey Garlic Hot Lips, Spencer’s Gooey Fries, and Fried Banana Pudding.
KAITLYN COOL
Director of Café - Troy
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​Kaitlyn is from Orange County, CA, and she has been in the restaurant industry for five years, and she joined Aloha in November 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in Hospitality Management with a minor in Business Management. She also holds a certificate from Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. She previously worked as a Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager and Tequila Sommelier at International Tequila Academy. Kaitlyn’s favorite part of her job is meeting the guests and learning a little about them during conversation, as well as working with her great team. She tells about how much it meant to her for them to recently celebrate her birthday with flowers and cake. She describes her team as strong individuals, and she is proud that she has helped, and is still helping, them grow into the successful team that they have become.​ Kaitlyn owns a small art business, and she loves to bake as a hobby. Her favorite dish at Baumhower’s is the Black and White Chicken Wrap.
CHARLES SNYDER
Director of Hospitality - Troy
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Charles is originally from Wicksburg, Alabama. He is currently studying for his BBA in Entrepreneurship. He previously worked for two years at Guthrie’s, including one as a manager. He joined Baumhower’s in October 2025. Charles’s entire family currently resides in Statesboro, Georgia. His hobbies include golfing, working out, hunting and all sports in general.
SHAUNDALE JERIDO
Head Chef - Troy
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From Wetumpka, AL, Shaundale has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since February 2018. He graduated from Wetumpka High School and has been in the hospitality industry ever since. Shaundale has three kids and enjoys spending time with his kids every chance he gets. He’s a big fan of the Florida Gators and Dallas Cowboys.
SAVANNAH HARRELL
Sous Chef - Troy
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​From Troy, AL, Taria has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since September 2023. Savannah graduated high school and became a line cook. She loves cooking, baking, arts and crafts. Her favorite menu item is our Grilled Gulf Shrimp.