ATLANTA, Georgia – September 19, 2024 – Proof of the Pudding, a leader in food service management and catering for prestige sporting events, state-of-the-art convention centers, sports and entertainment arenas and college stadiums, announced the following hirings, promotions and expanded roles of its leadership team.
Darren Hubbard has been promoted to senior vice president of operations, from regional vice president.
Dontez Pherribo has been promoted to senior vice president of operations, from regional vice president.
Jenna Hansen has been promoted to vice president of sales for golf and special events.
Stephanie Hansard’s position as regional vice president has expanded to include Proof’s offsite division, POP-UP Emergency Management Services and Proof’s new Atlanta venues, The Dogwood at Westside Paper, Summit at 8West, and Collier Hall.
Sebastian Panseri joins the company as general manager of the offsite division.
Jason Causey joins the company as general manager of venues.
Tyler Gordon joins the company as executive sous chef in the offsite division.
Proof of the Pudding recently announced the promotion of Jeremy Campbell to executive vice president of operations and the hiring of Tristan Porter as chief development officer and Mike Pappas as executive vice president of operations.
“We congratulate our colleagues, who are committed to delivering unparalleled service to our partners and each of whom has made unique contributions to our culture,” said Adam Noyes, CEO of Proof of the Pudding. “And we’re pleased to welcome new team members to leadership roles at Proof. The excellence of our team is a hallmark of our success.”
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About Proof of the Pudding
Based in Atlanta, GA, Proof of the Pudding has served top-notch cuisine, service and design for clients nationwide for more than 45 years. At state-of-the-art convention centers, sports arenas, collegiate stadiums, cultural landmarks, world-class golf courses, yacht shows and motorsports facilities, Proof’s passion for elevated hospitality, service and quality is served daily via custom creative menus. The company’s list of partnerships includes PGA Tour, Gas South Arena, Michelin Raceway & Tower, The World of Coca-Cola, The Carter Center, Georgia Tech University, Duke University, Mississippi State University, Wake Forest University and Emory Sports Medicine Complex. Proof’s services include food service and venue management, premium sports and entertainment, large-scale corporate and social events and wedding catering, customer service training and catering consulting. The company’s demonstrated expertise has been recognized with a variety of industry awards, including BizBash’s Industry Innovator Award. In 2023, Proof of the Pudding received investment from Bruin Capital, a global sports and entertainment investment company.
