Age: 30

General manager and proprietor, Halls Chophouse

• Oversees day-to-day operations of a new, family-owned and -operated upscale steakhouse on Upper King Street.

Community involvement

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
• Chefs Feed the Need.

Best career advice you’ve been given: In the restaurant business, there are two guests, the internal guest and the paying guest. Take great care of the internal guests and your paying guests will be well taken care of.

Books on your nightstand: One Minute Manager series.

Favorite music artist or musical genre: I love all music, especially live.

Person you would like to meet: President Barack Obama.

Favorite vacation spot: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

First job: Bus boy, Il Fornaio restaurant when I was 14 years old.