Our Team

Patrick Persons

President and CEO

Patrick is an accomplished executive within the middle market sector, including food services, manufacturing, business services and oil & gas.

Shane Barber

Vice President of Operations

Shane Barber is a high performing dynamic leader who possesses an uncommon passion for excellence.

Flora Mckay

Director of Community and Nutrition

Flora comes to the Butter Beans team with a background in sustainable development, and a great passion for nutrition and wellness education.

Janelle Mitchell

School Manager

Janelle Mitchell brings over 15 years of food service experience to the Butter Beans team.

Nadya Purdy

Office Manager

Nadya joins Butter Beans with a bachelor degree in Education from ASPU and Brooklyn College School of Continuing Education.

Martha Persons

Vice President

Martha is an experienced executive in the technology and business services sectors.

Susie Cover

Vice President of Operations

A skilled chef with extensive experience in catering and food service, Susie has worked for Butter Beans since 2016 overseeing school operations in NYC and New Jersey.

Kristina Graeber

Director Of Operations and Campliance

A California native, Kristina grew up snacking on her mom’s home-made granola and farm-fresh produce.

Ryan Kahl

Purchasing Manager

Ryan Kahl was born in Honolulu, and began bartending in college at Syracuse, NY.

Elena Fomenko

Administrative Manager

Elena provides administrative support to the Butter Beans team and successfully manages the back office.

Jason Wong

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Growing up as a chef and manager in his family’s food establishments, Jason mastered the hospitality trade prior to opening several more restaurants throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Dan Spirk

Sous Chef

With over 20 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Dan stands for quality.

Miguel Espindola