chris.simpson@fivestarfoodservice.com
770-426-1969 ex 3812
Chris has 20 plus years in Retail/Restaurant Executive Leadership, with a passion for creating a World Class Customer Experience. Chris Simpson is first and foremost a proud husband to his wife Livia and father to two children. As a native of Marietta, Chris was excited to be able to come back home to Georgia after 10 years living in Florida working in the Travel industry for Love's Truck Stops. Chris came on board at Five Star Food Service in March of this year, just as companies began to feel the affects of Covid. As Chris moved through the diffenert branches of management in the Atlanta area, it became clear that the company was evolving as conditions changed. Coming out of the changes, Chris took the position of Vice President of the Marietta Branch in July and moved the team towards a post pandemic return. He relishes a challenge and has enjoyed seeing his "team first" culture grab hold in the Marietta region. He looks forward to the opportunity to work with all the clients of Five Star Food Service with a servant's heart and a desire to create partnerships that will continue to grow.
William.Smith2@compass-usa.com
770-793-1176
Bentley Smith has been a part of the hospitality industry for over 30 years. He began his career in the industry as a caterer at the Winter Park Racquet Club in Winter Park, FL. While there, he specialized in wedding planning, visual catering and private dining. After graduating from Valencia College in December 1984 with a Graphics Art degree, he moved to Bay Hill, FL, where he worked as a private event planner and catering lead for Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Country Club. He specialized in golf banquet event planning, visual catering and private specialty events. After five years at the Bay Hill Country Club, Bentley relocated to Atlanta, GA where he studied culinary at the Atlanta Art Institute, graduating June 1992 with a culinary degree in pastries. Bentley says that combining his knowledge of art and culinary has been a big success to being a great caterer. He has catered for some of the largest companies in the world: Kimberly-Clark, Solvay Pharmaceutical, Cox Enterprises, Delta Airlines, Federal Reserve bank of Atlanta and Google. With a passion for helping others, Bentley volunteers for Project Open Hands and Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry. Bentley looks forward to serving you and your guests.
Jason.Travis@compass-usa.com 770-494-2355
Jason William Travis is a native of South Florida with over 25 years of experience in the food industry. He found his passion for cooking while attending Deerfield Beach High School, participating in food prep classes where he was awarded a scholarship to Johnson and Wales University. There, Jason completed a four year degree in Hotel Restaurant Institutional Management. Since graduating, he has worked for various restaurants and contract food service companies, expanding his skills and culinary IQ. Jason's specialty is bbq and upscale southern cuisine.
