Dale Schwartz  - Founder/CEO
Mr. Schwartz has extensive experience in the formation, financing and expansion of various companies. In 2006, he founded Pinstripes, Inc. and is currently CEO of this unique bowling/bocce/bistro venture. In 2000, he was Co-Founder, Co-CEO and presently Vice Chairman of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Inc., a distinctive natural pharmacy retailer. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Schwartz was Chief Executive Officer of Infigen, Inc., a private biotechnology company developing its proprietary nuclear transfer/cloning and genomic technologies.  From 1991 to 1996, he was Chief Financial Officer of Ribozyme Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company commercializing its Nobel prize-winning genetic engineering technology.  From 1987 to 1990, Mr. Schwartz was a Principal with Odyssey Partners, L.P., a private limited partnership engaged in leveraged buyouts, venture capital and recapitalizations.  From 1983 to 1985, he was an Analyst in Morgan Stanley’s Mergers & Acquisitions department, and from 1979 to 1988 he was Founder and President of D & J Sealcoating, Inc., an asphalt sealcoating company.  Mr. Schwartz has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University and a Masters in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

Chris Soukup – General Manager
Mr. Soukup has over 20 years of restaurant experience, including both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. He received extensive service training at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, and has managed many high-volume restaurant concepts throughout the United States. He started his management career with the Larimer Group, a collection of restaurants in Denver Colorado, and the majority of his career was spent on the West Coast with Houston’s Restaurant Group. Prior to Pinstripes, he was on the developing team for Cheesecake Factory’s newest concept: Grand Lux Café Chicago, one of the busiest restaurants in America. Mr. Soukup’s passion and drive have helped shape some of the most successful restaurants in the industry.

Mark Grimes – Executive Chef
Mr. Grimes brings over 25 years of culinary and back-of-house operations expertise. He has held corporate chef positions at RDGChicago/Restaurants America, Fox Sports Grill, ESPN Zone/Disney, Champps Americana, and a chef position at Lettuce Entertain You’s Maggiano’s and the Pump Room.   Prior to his corporate experience, Mr. Grimes spent his time refining and adding depth to his culinary skills by working at Claridges in London, The Windsor Court Hotel and The American Club, both 5 Diamond resorts in Executive Sous Chef positions .  He also has an A.O.S. degree in the culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America in New York.  In the course of his career, Mr. Grimes has opened over 50 plus restaurants of varying cuisines while maintaining great food quality and costs.

Sandie Montgomery – Event Director
Ms. Montgomery began her career in the hospitality industry at the early age working her way up at a variety of suburban restaurants and hotels. She brings over 25 years of extensive hospitality experience both front of the house operations and sales & marketing. Most recently, she was Director of Catering at Medinah Country Club, where she coordinated and supervised clubhouse operations for The 2006 PGA Championship Tournament. Prior to that, she was the Business Development Manager for Don Shula’s Steakhouse and Director of Catering for Lettuce Entertain You’s Maggiano’s Little Italy. Over her career, she has had Restaurant & Hotel opening experience with Maggiano’s Schaumburg, Mars2112 Restaurant and The Hotel Nikko Chicago. Ms. Montgomery  is actively involved in The Catering Executive Club of America, Meeting Planners International, and The Rotary Club, and throughout her career has chaired and planned many charity events, including:  Childserve, Toys for Tots, Maryville Academy and The Special Olympics.