Iverson Catering Associate Bios

Executive Chef, Joseph Saladyga

Joe Saladyga officially became a chef in 1999 after graduating from Johnson & Wales University with degrees in culinary arts and food service management. But, he first fell in love with cooking at the age of 13 in his parents' kitchen in Massachusetts. After moving to Park City in 1999, Chef Joe found that the kitchens of local restaurants were not only perfect to sharpen his culinary skills, but were also great places to meet people. Working in 2000 as the sous chef at Dynamite Dom's, Joe met now wife, Stephanie. In 2002, while serving as the sous chef at renowned Café Diablo in Southern Utah, Chef Joe met Chef Iverson, and a legacy of food and friendship was born. Immediately prior to joining Iverson Catering at the company's inception during the autumn of 2003, Chef Joe was the executive chef at local favorite Windy Ridge. Joe and Stephanie live in Park City with their baby son, Jack.

Contact Chef Joe: joe@iversoncatering.com

Sommelier, Zev Rovine

Zev Rovine is a certified sommelier. He has worked in several acclaimed restaurants in New York and San Francisco, including Jean-George's Mercer Kitchen, Jean-George, Frisson, Shanghai 1930, and Butter. At these restaurants he learned the art of pairing wines not only with French cuisine, but also with Asian cuisine and sushi. He presently teaches wine education for both the Spotted Frog Bookstore and Wine Bar and the Art of Wine in Park City. He also currently consults for the wine importers Bon Vivant, helping them build a portfolio of diverse and high quality wines from Spain and Italy. Look for his Weekly Wine Column in the weekend edition of the Park Record for tips on great wines and cheeses.

Contact Zev: info@iversoncatering.com

Head Server, Erin Goodfellow

Erin Goodfellow, Iverson Catering's head server was born and raised in Salt Lake City. She spent some time in Southern California, and has always been extremely social and productive. Erin'sleadership and organizational skills contribute to her success as a Iverson's head server . She loves all aspects of a catered , especially working with the host or hostess to ensure a smooth event. Erin currently lives in Salt Lake City with her puppy Koy.

Director of Client Services, Sara Hutchinson

Sara Hutchinson loves a good party, so planning events for Iverson Catering is a natural fit. She joined Iverson's team in July 2005, after successfully coordinating a 250-guest wedding with Iverson. Sara is enthusiastic and very detail-oriented. Before moving to Park City, Sara lived in San Francisco, where she spent seven years working for Interep as the sales director for ABC Radio., Sara loves to ski and mountain bike. She and her husband Matt have a toddler, Brewster.

Contact Sara: sara@iversoncatering.com

Director of Operations, Chef Randolph Stafford

Born into a genteel southern family, Randolph was introduced to the finer points of entertaining and cooking from day one. He worked in restaurants throughout his high school and college years, developing his culinary skills, and learning the ins and outs of the front of the house as well.

In 2004, Randolph worked on the management team during the opening of the award winning Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, located off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. In 2005, he joined Chef Ben Berryhill, formerly of the highly acclaimed Café Annie in Houston, Texas, as his Sous Chef. Together, they opened the Red Drum Gastropub in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. In January of 2006, Chef Iverson Brownell invited Chef Randolph to come to Park City, Utah to work as a guest chef during the Sundance Film Festival. Iverson and Randolph immediately discovered that they shared the same passion for food and entertaining. Randolph officially joined Iverson Catering as Director of Operations in October of 2006.

In his spare time, Randolph enjoys playing tennis, fishing, and snowboarding. Randolph lives on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, and in Park City.

Contact Chef Randolph: Randolph@iversoncatering.com

Director of Public Relations, Katie Eldridge

Katie Eldridge began her media career in front of the camera and behind the microphone. Now, some 15 years later, she has morphed her love for the media and the mountains into her own Public Relations firm, Panic Button Media. After serving as The Canyons Resort's Communications Director for the past 6 years, she uses her vast contacts & relationships in the resort and culinary industries to benefit her carefully-chosen clients like Iverson Catering. Eldridge knows talent and quality when she sees it, so promoting Iverson Catering is a natural fit. When she's not entertaining journalists - you'll likely find her on the slopes, in a yoga studio, or traveling to far away lands.

Contact Katie: keldridge@panicbuttonmedia.com