CHEF PROFILE 18

EMPLOYCO WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS

A human resource and employment solutions firm, Employco USA is pleased to announce the growing expansion of its staff.

Elli Penland, Human Resources Business Partner

Elli brings a highly coveted skill set to our team, combining years of human resources experience with a true passion for client service and care. In this position, Elli will be providing human resources services to high-value clients. Her areas of focus will include: employee relations, HR compliance, benefits administration, organizational design, training and development.

“ Every day is a new opportunity to change your life and be who you want to be.”

– Elli

Maribel Martinez, HR Generalist

In addition to her HR experience, Maribel brings her patient demeanor and intuitive diligence to our team. She will be handling HR support and her duties will include employee relations, training, and benefits for our Employco clients.

“ I am beyond excited to join the Employco family. I am ready to learn and provide clients with the excellent resources available.”

– Maribel

Amanda Vigenser, Unemployment Claims Specialist

Amanda is a focused, organized, attentive individual that we are pleased to have join us. She will be coordinating unemployment claims with Employco clients and state agencies.

“ After working in big corporate, I’m so excited to be in a place that inspires me to sing the Cheers theme song (I know you’re singing it in your head).”

– Amanda

See Employco’s ad on page 11 of this issue.

Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. Celebrates the Debut of the Rivalry1 Blend

Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. located at 465 North McClurg Court in Chicago is thrilled to announce a partnership with Michael Bloom to debut the release of the new Rivalry Blend. A whiskey enthusiast with an adventurous spirit, Michael Bloom has been blending and barrel aging spirits at home for years. During the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloom took his craft to the next level by producing The Rivalry Blend - a marriage of whiskeys from eight Illinois and Wisconsin distilleries. The blend, in partnership with Barrel and Bottle’s co-founder Dave Sweet, is a delicious first step towards a commercial 50 State Blend in the months to come.

“Passion and perseverance in the home kitchen,” says Robert Garvey, owner of Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co., “is something we understand and respect. We are honored to help Michael and Rivalry launch their new whisky. We’re excited be the first Restaurant to carry the blend and can’t w ait for our guests to try it.” Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. has become famous for evolved from Robert’ Garvey’s obsessive 20-year quest to fine-tune a dough recipe that would deliver the perfect crust. From the soft center to the chew of the middle, and finally, to the crunch of the heel, the flavor experience evolves as you travel. Robert’s creates their pies with fresh, quality ingredients, each inspired by the people they’ve met, the places they’ve traveled, and their hometown.