TEAM BIOS
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.
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.
TUSCALOOSA NORTH
PATRICK RIVERS
General Manager - Tuscaloosa North
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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.
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.
KEITH MORRELL
Director of Café - Tuscaloosa North
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From Prattville, AL, Keith has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since May 2018. He has been in the restaurant industry for seven years. Keith graduated from Trenholm State with a degree in Computer Science Information. On his off days, he loves spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and traveling. His favorite menu item is our Black and White Chicken Platter because it’s healthy and full of flavor.
JORDAN WIDIS
Director of Hospitality - Tuscaloosa North
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From Roswell, GA, Jordan has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since June 2021. He has been in the restaurant industry for two years and is currently working towards his degree in accounting. His family lives mostly in Georgia and Florida. Jordan likes to collect retro games and consoles and play board games and cards. His favorite menu item is our garlic/mild Hot Lips Salad.
MICHAEL GADDY
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.
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.
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.
ERIC HORTON
Sous Chef - Tuscaloosa South
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From Baton Rouge, LA, Eric has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since April 2024. He graduated from culinary school in 20211 and has been in the restaurant industry for 13 years. Eric worked for Chef Hastings and opened Side by Side in Tuscaloosa. He also opened the Lookout and Shoals Kitchen in Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa, where he worked for seven years. Eric's mother is a rocket scientist who works for NASA and she writes children's books about space..His hobbies include watching anime, photography, listening to music, cooking, and making content for his instagram. Eric is a personal chef in his spare time and once got awarded the G.O.A.T. award. His favorite menu item is our legendary wings.
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
MICHAEL PHILLIPS
Director of Service - Vestavia
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From Pelham, AL, Michael has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since September 2023. He has been in the restaurant industry for 12 years. Michael has worked for individual restaurant owners, as well as national restaurant chains and country clubs. He has a loving wife, three daughters, and a grandson. They enjoy the outdoors and spending time together. Michael’s favorite menu item is our legendary wings.
LYNNE MOYERS
Director of Hospitality - 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.
CHRIS JONES
Director of Café - Vestavia
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From Birmingham, AL, Chris has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since April 2024. He has been in the restaurant industry for 14 years. Chris graduated from Oak Mountain High School and attended UAB for computer and information sciences. He worked at Buffalo Wild Wings for almost 14 years, starting as an hourly employee and working his way up to Assistant General Manager. His passions are tech and playing hockey in his spare time. Chris’ favorite menu item is Spencer’s Gooey Fries.
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.
DARREN MITCHELL
Sous Chef - Vestavia
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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.
REGINALD LOPEZ
Head Chef - Daphne
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From Evergreen, AL, Reginald has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since October 2023. He has been in the restaurant industry for 16 years. Reginald graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1998. He worked as grill cook for Cracker Barrel for more than 10 years and as a Chef at Walk On’s for five years. He received employee of the year at Cracker Barrel in 2015. Reginald is married to his wife of seven years. In his free time, he loves to go fishing. Reginald’s favorite menu item is Spencer’s Gooey Fries and Hamburger Steak.
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.
MIKE HARVEY
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.
CALEB LAUB
Sous Chef - Foley
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From Daphne, AL, Caleb has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since November 2023. He graduated from Daphne High School in 2005 and joined the Navy soon after. Caleb was enlisted for almost four years and did several tours of duty around the world as an intelligence analyst in a joint operations unit. After leaving the military, he enrolled at Auburn University for a year. After Auburn, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland (Go O's!) and started his culinary career. Caleb worked at a wide variety of concepts in many different roles before coming to Baumhower's. He was nominated for Best Beer Selection by the Santa Barbara Independent when he managed Patxi's Pizza. Caleb enjoys movies, video games, trivia, board games, and Mahjong. His mother is a retired nurse and his sister lives in Fairhope with his brother-in-law and niece. Caleb's favorite menu item is our Gooey Wingfinger Bowl.
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.
CICI BARBEE
Director of Hospitality - 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.
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.
GREG LUDGOOD
Sous Chef - Mobile
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From Mobile, AL, Greg has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since 2010. He has been in the restaurant industry since 1993, where he started out at Roussos Restaurant before coming to The Compleat Angler. Greg loves spending time with his grandkids.
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.
JAMES MYERS
Director of Café - Montgomery
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From Mobile, AL, James has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since April 2024. He graduated from Williamson High School and attended Auburn University. Throughout his 32 years in the restaurant industry, James has worked at Aramark Corporation, Cracker Barrel, Logan's Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings and Waffle House. James has three daughters (Jamie, Alexis and Jasmyne) and one granddaughter, Matilyn. He enjoys going to church, working out, and traveling. James was once awarded Best Food Cost & Labor and Top Sales.
PRESLI COLLINS
Director of Hospitality - Montgomery
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From Montgomery, AL, Presli has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 2024. She attended Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL and has 15 years experience in the restaurant industry. Presli’s true passion is to serve guests. She is engaged and has two kids, aged two and eight. They love to spend quality time together going to the movies, trips to the park, visiting fun venues and cooking together. They love to go out to eat! Presli’s favorite menu item is our Traditional Lemon Pepper Wings, dry with a side of mild sauce and extra crispy.
LORENZO MILLER
Head Chef - Montgomery
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From Tuscaloosa, AL, Lorenzo has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since April 2005. He graduated from Hillcrest High School and has been with Baumhower's ever since. Lorenzo has two kids and enjoys spending time with family, fishing, and cooking outdoors.
MICHAEL RUSSELL
Sous Chef - Montgomery
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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.
LUTHER BULLOCK
Director of Service - Troy
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JERALD SUMMERVILLE
Director of Hospitality - Troy
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From Troy, AL, Jerald has been a team member at Aloha Hospitality since August 2024. He received his Associates and Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts and Management from Le Cordon Bleu. Jerald has been in the restaurant industry for 13 years. He likes to fish and travel in his spare time. Jerald’s favorite menu item is our Allie Marie and Spencer’s Gooey Fries.
KARI DANIEL
Director of Café - 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.
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.