The Team

Director of Sales & Marketing - Becky (Dielschneider) Williams
BWilliams @ msmg.com
May 1992
Becky graduated with a BA in Business/Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management from Oregon State University. In 1992, she joined McCormick & Schmick's in Portland working in catering and concessions operations, then following with a position in Catering Sales with Jake's Catering at the Governor Hotel. She transferred up to Seattle in 1996 as an Event Planner specializing in off premise catering. Becky was promoted to Director of Catering in 2001. In July 2008, Becky began work on a project to develop a National Sales Program for McCormick & Schmick's. Now that the National Sales Program is up and running, Becky has returned to lead our team as Director of Sales & Marketing. Becky is active on the board with Washington State Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) as the 2010-2011 President-Elect.

Senior Catering Sales Manager - Andrea Sligar, CPCE
ASligar @ CateringByMandS.com
April 2001
While working her way through San Francisco State University as a lunch chef in a local café, Andrea decided it was time to go to culinary school instead to follow her passion for food. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, in 1997, she worked in several fine-dining restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area as both a chef and a baker before discovering the world of catering. Her experience with cooking and operations for catered events was a natural lead-in to event sales. Andrea is active with the National Association of Catering Executives, Pacific NW Chapter and earned the title of Certified Professional Catering Executive, CPCE, in June 2006.

Catering Sales Manager - Joanne Rawley
JRawley @ CateringByMandS.com
July 2008
Joanne is a native to Seattle, and graduate of the University of Washington in Business and Travel & Tourism. With over 22 years of hospitality experience, ranging from group event sales with local tour operators and transportation companies, to working in catering and venue sales for the past 14 years with Apulent (Special Events Catering) as well as Jewel Hospitality/Catering. Joanne is active on the planning committee for the American Cancer Society - Relay for Life.

Catering Sales Assistant - Jeannette Mawhirter
JMawhirter @ CateringByMandS.com
April 2005
Jeannette is a proud graduate of Gonzaga University's Business School. With a concentration in marketing she is a valuable asset to our team. Prior to coming to McCormick & Schmick's Jeannette worked for the Experience Music Project as an Admissions Services Representative.

General Manager - Bryan Nelson
BryanN @ CateringByMandS.com
November 1996
Bryan possesses over 35 years of hospitality experience, including a degree in Hotel Restaurant Administration from Washington State University. He served four years as General Manager at Metropolitan Grill Catering and six years as Corporate Catering Manager for Nordstrom. He is active in Downtown Seattle Rotary #4, as well as many other organizations.

Executive Chef - Brian Nathanson
Chefs19 @ msmg.com
October 1996
Chef Brian Nathanson is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the Culinary Arts Center in Cerritos, California. Brian's hospitality experience encompasses more than 25 years and includes catering companies, restaurants and private clubs such as Special Events Catering, Calzone's Italian Café and Catering, The Tacoma Club, The Marina City Club, Gulliver's Restaurants and Duke's Restaurants plus hotel corporations such as Red Lion, Amfac, J.W. Marriott, L'Ermitage Hotels and Clarion. Brian has developed complete foodservice programs for both Intercontinental Hotel Group and Best Western Hotels as well as held full responsibility for extensive remodel and opening projects for these corporations. He is Serve Safe certified and is an advisor to the culinary arts program at Bates Technical College. Brian recently returned as executive chef after having held the position with us from 1996 to 2003.

Sous-Chef - Darryl Reed
January 2010
Darryl Brings 25 years of culinary experience to the McCormick and Schmick's catering team. He attended Olympic College Culinary arts program in Bremerton Washington, then attended South Seattle Community College pastry and specialty baking program. Darryl has work for several prominent hospitality companies in the Northwest working as the Sous Chef at the Bellevue Hilton Hotel, Chef at Jonathan's Bar and Grill, Executive Sous Chef at Safeco Field, Chef at Redmond Billy McHale's, Executive Chef at Bellevue Embassy Suites Hotel, and as the chef De Cuisine at the Coeur D'Alene Casino Resort Hotel. Darryl is serv safe certified and is a certified chef De Cuisine through the American Culinary Federation.

Operations Manager - Brian Barr CMP, CRDE
BBarr @ CateringByMandS.com
March 2008
Returning from California to his home town, Brian is new to us but brings with him 34 years of Hospitality service. Beginning with a culinary background Brian got his start in Catering at the 4 Seasons Seattle when it opened in 1982. His first management position was at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, CA where he was responsible for the day to day banquet operations as well as major events such as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and Concours D' Elegance. He spent the last 9 years in Yosemite at Tenaya Lodge, a conference resort with multiple outdoor venues.

Chief Steward - Mark Marron
December 1998
Mark has worked his way up at McCormick & Schmick's from Banquet Server to Chief Steward. Before coming to us he was a cook aboard a boat for Lindblad Expeditions. During that time Mark traveled along the west coast from Alaska down to Mexico. In his current position at McCormick & Schmick's, he ensures that each event has the equipment and supplies needed to make it a successful experience for both guests and catering staff alike.

Bar Supervisor - Ben Kapelka
June 1998
Ben Kapelka rounds out our team, bringing many years of hotel and catering bar experience. His ability to select the right wines and beverages to fit customers' needs has proven invaluable over the years. Ben meets regularly with beverage distributors to remain up-to-date on the unique products available. Not only does he work hard to make the right selections, but he is also onsite to ensure each event's success.

Bookkeeper - Peter Suznovich
PSuznovich @ CateringByMandS.com
October 2007
Peter has an extensive 28 year history in the hospitality industry. Prior to McCormick & Schmick's Peter spent 13 years with the Broadway Grill, starting as a server and working his way up to General Manager. He has also held positions as the Catering Manager and Beverage Manager for the Holiday Inn. He has spent many years in customer service and understands the importance of company client relations.

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