wholesome meals seasoned with love
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
Sous Chef
Miguel has considerable experience within the foodservice and hospitality sectors. This would include leading a large team within a commissary kitchen environment.
Robson Demattos
Transportation Manager
Born and raised in Brazil, Robson grew up helping his father in the family’s hotel and restaurant business where he always was involved in transportation, operations, and logistics.