Cooking up a passion for business

From sandwich shops to breweries to international markets, Davenport alumni around the country are finding their entrepreneurial passion in the food industry.

Read each story in this series:

• A restaurant love story featuring Alex Wilkening, ’12
• A family of entrepreneurs featuring Michael Havemeier, ’10
• Creative freedom featuring Dino Duratovic, ’15
• From cherry farmers to winemakers featuring McKenzie Gallagher, MBA, ’12
• The ingredients for success featuring Justin Buiter, ’05
• Labor of love featuring Franco Petrucci, ’91
• Recipe for success featuring Tina Pietrangelo, ’07
• Elevating the community featuring Jason Collett, MBA ’01

A few other alumni in the food business:

Kevin Begin, MBA ’13
Tucker Hill Inn Pub and Restaurant
Waitsfield, Vermont

Betty LaCroix, ’60
The Onion Crock
Worldwide

Gricelda Mata, ’01
Lindo Mexico Restaurant
Wyoming, Michigan

Elizabeth Reyes-Rosario, ’01, ’05
MAYA Mexican Grill and Bar
Wyoming, Michigan

Phil Russo, ’68
Russo’s International Market
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Andy Sietsema, ’05
Sietsema Cider
Ada, Michigan

Lidia Uccello, ’02
Uccello’s Ristorante
Multiple West Michigan locations

Jane Vanderheide, ’53
Janie’s Cookies
Worldwide

Phil Wingo, MBA ’16
Sandhill Coffee
Worldwide