According to Rich, “the belly didn’t get this big by not eating”. He loves everything about this industry, from the relationships, which are truly strong friendships, to the amazing interactions that he has with customers on a daily basis that help define operations and create unique culinary dishes that delight our pallets. Simply put, he loves everything associated with eating out at restaurants!

Howard is famous for telling bad dad jokes to his kids and their friends, sometimes he even gets a laugh. In his free time, he loves cooking with his kids, camping, hiking, and taking long walks with his wife and their dog, Oliver.

Chad had been in the food industry for 25 years, most recently as an Executive Chef for several country clubs in Northern Utah. Chad has worked in kitchens all over the west, from healthcare to miltary foodservice contracts, to large entertainment venues. When not at work, he loves golfing, flyfishing, geeking out on knives, and spending time with his 3 teenagers and fantastic wife of 21 years.

Sarah is an outdoor enthusiast and foodie. Living in the mountains allows her and her husband, Pierson, to enjoy hikes with their three dogs, biking, fly fishing, and backpacking. Her love for food and cooking began at a young age, standing on a kitchen stool and helping her mom whip up sweet treats and family meals. She continued that passion by attending culinary school and hospitality management.

As much as Nick enjoys cooking, he also enjoys spending time in front of his piano! Besides working at Elevation, the best job he’s ever had was at a dog boarding facility. Those days weren’t “ruff” by any means…

Thayer spends his spare time enjoying the outdoors by fishing, hunting, and mountain biking. He was recently blessed with his first granddaughter, Margaret, who lives in Denver. He expects to be spending more time at the Elevation corporate office, coincidentally located right in Denver, a lot more in the future.

Molly Montaño, a passionate professional with a culinary background, brings her expertise in the restaurant industry to Elevation. With experience ranging from cooking to food distribution, she believes the pandemic’s impact has led to major industry changes, such as increased fast casual concepts and computer-operated options. Molly values the foodservice industry as a cultural insight and a platform for personal growth.

Gail enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening (growing her own food), traveling (beaches are the best) and just living life.

Janette is the lead estimator for Elevation FS Reps and has been in the foodservice industry for 17 years She has been a part of the Elevation inside sales team for over 5 years. When not working you can find her rocking out to Muse and Jack White or watching Curb Your Enthusiasm

Alex loves traveling around Colorado, exploring new breweries, and grabbing a bite to eat along the way. She and her husband enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, snowboarding, and attending races at Bandimere Speedway. When she’s not out adventuring, she enjoys relaxing at home with her cats and playing video games.