About

Our Story

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Gill Grilling Company began in 2002 in the summer before the founder’s senior year at the University of Maryland.  Having been awarded a new chapter house, Lambda Chi Alpha was tasked with coordinating the move and filling the rooms with enough people so that the chapter could pay its rent.  This task proved frustrating, as most students already had housing arrangements.  When one prospective tenant expressed reservations about living so far from the dining hall, an opportunity arose, and Gill Grilling Company was founded to fill a room in a Fraternity house and feed a grand total of 1 person.

Throughout that year, 1 person turned into 10 people, then into a whole chapter, then into 5 whole chapters.  There are 2 of us at Gill Grilling who were around in those days, and we often joke about this time when ‘Operation Fill a Frat House’ became a real company.  We came to realize that there was real value in professional kitchen management, and we were dedicated to an unrelenting level of quality and service.

The chaotic excitement of the new venture slowly gave way to a clear vision of how to serve the Fraternity and Sorority market.  While many areas of food service enjoyed increased levels of attention and sophistication, many chapters struggled with the logistical problems associated with hiring a chef and managing a food service plan.  Gill Grilling envisioned maintaining the personal chef aspect of meal service that chapters had always enjoyed, but backing the chef with the full resources of a company that could do the menu planning, hiring, and administrative tasks, as well as cooking the food and maintaining the kitchen.

As Gill Grilling approaches our next anniversary, we still have the same excitement that we’ve always had to be a part of the Fraternity and Sorority community that has so profoundly affected this company, as well as all of our lives.

The Team

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Brian Gill

President

Brian Gill, a native of Annapolis, MD, began his career in the hospitality industry at a young age. Fun fact: Brian once scored a hole-in-one in golf.
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Shiri Marchand

Vice President of Operations

A proud alumna of the University of Maryland, she has been an integral part of the company since its inception.
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Patti Busuioceanu

Vice President of Administration

Outside of work, Patti enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, being on the water, bird watching, and gardening.
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Amanda Krisak

Client Service Lead / Business Development Manager

Noteworthy achievements include serving as President of Phi Theta Kappa and holding an out-of-state Disney Annual Pass.
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Shana Baum

Procurement Manager / Menu Design

Shana enjoys tending to her garden, spending time with her beloved cats, dog, husband, and son, and honing her culinary skills in the kitchen.
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Aye Nyein

Accounting Specialist

Aye Nyein is a third-degree black belt, a former Veterinary Technician, and proficient in playing the Viola.
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Jared Zimmerman

Regional Director

Jared is passionate about his hobbies such as fixing and building things, gardening, and maintaining a koi pond.
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Taalamu (Mu) Peppers

Regional Director

In his free time, Taalamu enjoys DJing and racing RC cars.
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Elaine Leung

Regional Director

Elaine finds joy in indulging her passions for both sports and gastronomy. A fervent lover of hockey, football, and all things culinary, Elaine brings a unique zest to both her personal and professional life.
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Dave Hamm

Regional Director

In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, riding ATVs, and even indulging in the thrill of skydiving.
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Jim Garrison

Regional Director

Jim enjoys camping, hiking and the local food and wine scene in California.
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Steph Hrin

Campus Manager

In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, shopping, fashion, music, and of course, cooking.
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David Mansen

Campus Manager

A seasoned traveler, he once embarked on a road trip across all 50 states in a single summer.
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Conor O'Reilly

Campus Manager

In his free time, Conor enjoys outdoor activities such as backpacking, camping, canoeing, and frisbee golf.
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Katherine Halseide

Campus Manager

When she's not in the kitchen, Katherine enjoys reading, gardening, and hiking.
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Dave Magnelli

Campus Manager

In his spare time, he enjoys playing music and exploring antique shops.
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Molly Rivers

Campus Manager

In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, playing video games, sewing, and cooking.
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Hope McFarland

Campus Manager

Hope stands tall at 6ft and has achieved an impressive weight loss of over 200 pounds. We are proud to note that she showcased her culinary skills on Fox's MasterChef.
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Shannon Soltesz

Campus Manager

When not tending to her less-than-thriving garden or delving into true crime and science fiction novels, Shannon enjoys quality time with her mother.

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