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
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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
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