
The Altamarea Group was built with a vision to create restaurant brands that are distinct in concept and price point but united in delivering unsurpassed quality and outstanding service. Altamarea’s hospitality model starts and ends with the client in any venue, in any city.
This vision relies on selecting the most talented professionals who align with our culture around inclusion, diversity, and mutual respect; performance excellence at every organizational level; and a relentless commitment to client attention and satisfaction. Our cultural motto is “Winning Together with Integrity.”
With pride, I introduce our Operating Leadership who work tirelessly to make our goals and high standards a reality.
Operating Leadership

Arthur Li
Executive Vice President

Susan Lee
Senior Vice President

David Lee
Director of Business Growth

Lauren Desteno
Corporate Executive Chef
Fine Dining, Events & International

Bill Dorrler
Corporate Executive Chef
Morini & Nicoletta Restaurants

Kevin Knevals
Corporate Executive Chef – Marea / Culinary Operations

Rebecca Levine
Director of Client Hospitality Services

Kayla Bolyai
Director of Marketing

Eliza Poehlman
Director of Talent & Productivity

Kelly Verardo
Bar Program Director

Panchali Mahendra
President at Atelier House Hospitality

Brian Lauck
General Counsel & Compliance