Sam Aguilar

Sam serves as President of Oak & Stone. Sam graduated from The New England School of Broadcasting in Maine. He enjoys traveling for live music, and golf, and is a proud pup-parent.
Erin Allport

Erin serves as Director of Operations for the Artistry Collection With more than 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Erin is a seasoned hospitality leader known for building compelling concepts, strong teams, and profitable operations. Her background spans multi-unit restaurants, live entertainment venues, nightlife, and fine-wine retail, with leadership roles overseeing businesses generating […]
Jeff Brooks

Jeff serves as President of Shrimp Basket. With nearly 2 decades of leadership experience in the restaurant industry, Jeff has built a reputation for driving growth and developing strong teams. His career began at Outback Steakhouse as a server and has since included scaling emerging brands like Zalat Pizza and expanding Everbowl across Texas and […]
Tony Read

Tony Read serves as the Brand President of Hickory Tavern. With over 30 years in the food and beverage industry, Tony brings a strong background in driving growth and innovation. Previously, he was a Joint Venture Partner at Outback Steakhouse, where he played a pivotal role in launching Off-Premises Dining services — an initiative he […]
