Olathe
Hannah Welch
Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 12/13/2016
Personal Highlights
In my personal time I enjoy working on home improvement projects and spending time with my loved ones, including my dog Charlie and cat Stormi. I also enjoy reading books, musical theater, baking, and building Lego sets. I love to travel to both familiar and new places. I escape to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado whenever I can and I’m always planning my next trip somewhere outside of the Midwest.
Cole Henson
Front Desk Executive
Start Date: 4/16/2025
Personal Highlights
When I’m not working, I spend as much time as I can outside. I love to kayak, go on trails, and soak in the sun.
Mandy Mook
Director of Sales
Start Date: 5/7/2012
Personal Highlights
I love spending time with my husband, 15-year-old daughter and our 5 animals. I have a passion for the outdoors, hiking, climbing, music, gaming, animal rescue and of course a love for theatre. In my “free time” you may find me performing at a local professional theatre or supporting my husband and daughter who are also heavily into the arts.
Haylee Steinhauser
Sales Executive
Start Date: 6/1/2025
Personal Highlights
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, boyfriend, and dog. On weekends, we like to visit the lake, try new restaurants, and go shopping. I also stay active by spending plenty of time outdoors—whether hiking, walking my dog, or going for a run.
Kristen Caldwell
Sales Executive
Start Date: 6/16/2025
Personal Highlights
Beyond work, my husband Josh and I enjoy an active and adventurous lifestyle with our kids, spending time camping, kayaking, hiking, disc golfing, and experiencing live music is always a favorite.
Sally Milligan
Olathe Market Executive
Start Date: 7/16/2022
Personal Highlights
At heart I’m an Iowa farm girl. I believe in faith, family and working my @ss off from dusk until dawn. My Dad always taught me that you get out of life what you put into it. I live life to the fullest and don’t take anything for granted. Very grateful for a supportive husband of 20 years and blessed with two incredible kids. I love watching them play sports and excel in school.
Christopher Mareno
Executive Chef
Embassy Suites & Olathe Convention Center
Start Date: 9/1/2025
Personal Highlights
I absolutely love the outdoors, traveling l, and learning new things. I have a deep passion for what I do professionally but also value my time with friends and family. Fun fact I have cooked for multiple former and sitting presidents and world leaders, and have also worked on 3 Superbowl’s for the NFL.
Willy Iglesias
Front-Of-House Executive
Burger Shed
Start Date: 6/13/2013
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work, I am spending time with my four beautiful daughters. I love the feeling of a successful crazy busy night at my job, but also enjoy the tranquility of drinking coffee in the morning before everyone wakes up in my house. I love attending music concerts every opportunity and eat new food dishes from different cultures.
Jose “Mario” Gonzalez
FOH / Event Executive
Burger Shed
Start Date: 2/1/2022
Personal Highlights
When I’m not working I love spending time with my lovely wife and friends. I love cooking and play soccer with my 3 beautiful daughters. They love sports. One is a gymnast, the other one a cheerleader, and a volleyball player. I love supporting my daughters in their activities.
I also have 2 dogs that I love taking on walks. One of my favorite hobbies is traveling.
CaReen Fincham
Front-Of-House Executive
Burger Shed
Start Date: 4/11/2022
Personal Highlights
In my free time I like to cook and bake, spend time with my friends and family, and take walks with my fur baby, Buster. I enjoy trips to local wineries as well as attending a good concert.
Michael “Ryan” Rogich
Front-Of-House Executive
Burger Shed
Start Date: 11/1/2022
Personal Highlights
Love to travel. Have taught English in Prague, Czech Republic for over a year and have been to over ten different countries.
George Forbes
Back-Of-House Executive
Burger Shed
Start Date: 12/1/2021
Personal Highlights
Has been selected Employee of the month twice at Hilton President and Leader of the Quarter and also a nominee for Outstanding Associate of the Year. When I’m not performing in the kitchen I can been seen performing on stage Television and Film , I’ve been a local actor since 1995. Another passion of mine. Another passion of mine that takes precedence over all is being there for my three children.
Rogelio Najera
Back-Of-House Executive
Burger Shed
Start Date: 7/1/2022
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work I like to go to the library, spend time with family and friends.
I like to cook, and, get plenty of rest.
Patrick Carroll
Back-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 10/20/2025
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work I am spending time with my daughter, Ava. She keeps me on my toes and tries to keep me updated on all the latest lingo/ trends.
Patty McNealey
Executive Housekeeper
Start Date: 9/20/21
Personal Highlights
I have three children whom which I named all with the letter N, theirs names are Niko, Nya, and Neven. In my down time I love to listen to audiobooks. I recently finished “The Four Agreements” a great self-empowerment book I definitely recommend. I also enjoy cooking, going dancing, and hanging out with my family and friend.
Mike Wise
Lead Maintenance Executive
Start Date: 10/16/2020
Personal Highlights
I was mentored by an Italian who taught me life is short and every day is a blessing to be Thankful for. He also taught me family is everything so take big vacations with your family every year to make lasting memories. We travel a lot and enjoy being the typical tourists. My youngest is 13 and saw both coasts before she was one. She is spoiled with a vacation birthday every year where she has swum with dolphins and sea lions, hugged giraffes, fed lions and tigers, played with baby Joeys, danced with Lemurs been a Disneyworld and Disneyland princess, flown in helicopters and flew a stunt plane in Las Vegas (her favorite). I spend my free time volunteering at the KC Zoo since 2004 and building Hot Rods with the latest being a 1966 Ford Fairlane.
Brian Boles
Maintenance Executive
Start Date: 8/16/2024
Personal Highlights
I am a homebody but I like to travel. I spend a lot of time with the tribe, my wife Wendy and her dad Vance. Along with our very best friend Megan, we have 2 dogs and a cat. We have had lots of adventures together around the Kansas City area over the last 5 years. We go to museums, shows, and see live music often.